Insights That Drive Industry Transformation

Welcome to the Thought Leadership center, where we share insights, strategies, and perspectives that challenge conventional thinking and spark meaningful change.

Our goal is to go beyond surface-level trends and dive into the ideas shaping today’s business landscape—whether it’s growth strategy, operational excellence, or leadership at scale. Here, you’ll find practical guidance rooted in real experience, along with bold perspectives designed to inspire, inform, and provoke thoughtful action

Food Industry Inflation Playbook: CFO Strategies for 2026
Operational Excellence Janelle Laguette Operational Excellence Janelle Laguette

Food Industry Inflation Playbook: CFO Strategies for 2026

Inflation in the food and beverage (F&B) sector is no longer an episodic disruption—it’s a structural reality. Input volatility, labor cost escalations, logistics instability, and retailer pricing pressure are reshaping how CFOs must operate in 2026. The organizations winning today aren’t simply “absorbing” inflation; they’re redesigning cost structures, digitizing decision‑making, and tightening execution across factories, supply chains, and commercial teams.

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Operational Excellence in Food Manufacturing: Applying Lean Principles Where It Matters Most
Janelle Laguette Janelle Laguette

Operational Excellence in Food Manufacturing: Applying Lean Principles Where It Matters Most

Operational excellence in food manufacturing is no longer optional. Margin pressure, labor constraints, volatile input costs, and rising customer expectations have made efficiency and consistency core competitive advantages.

At its foundation, operational excellence is about designing operations that reliably deliver quality product, on time, at the lowest sustainable cost. Lean principles provide a proven framework for making that happen.

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