A major study of supply chain initiatives in the food and beverage industry has found an industry changing as manufacturers respond to pressures to reduce operating costs.

The 16-pg Food and Beverage Industry Report, sponsored by McHugh Software International and Tompkins Associates, finds that: core operating cost reduction will remain the number one supply chain initiative over the next 2-3 years; companies in the industry place a high priority on improving supply chain scorecarding and metric systems; and that there is significant interest in improving supply chain visibility, but the costs and challenges of integrating with trading partners remain a barrier.

To obtain a copy of the report, visit www.mchugh.com or www.tompkinsinc.com.