RSM’s Microsoft Food & Beverage Newsletter [Summer 2024]

As summer comes to a close, the RSM food and beverage team is reflecting on an exciting season of growth, innovation, and connection.

From launching Kevin’s LinkedIn industry video to helping businesses adapt to FSMA 204 with the right tools and guidance to ensure better traceability, transparency, and consumer safety our team has been hard at work supporting the success of food and beverage companies across the country.

We’re excited to continue this momentum into the fall and share the latest summer edition of RSM’s Food & Beverage Newsletter.

Power Platform Community Conference | Las Vegas, NV

September 18-20th, 2024

• Join RSM at booth #201 as the conference Empowerment Experience Sponsor! Discover how RSM’s Power Factory and our Microsoft-certified experts can help you leverage Power Platform and Dynamics 365 to drive your digital transformation. Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity—register today and save $100 with promo code RSM100!

‘Milking Efficiency: Transforming Dairy Operation with Microsoft Solutions’, hosted by RSM’s Food & Beverage team

On-demand October 8th, 2024

• The on-demand webinar explores how Microsoft Dynamics 365 and ERP solutions transform dairy operations by streamlining processes, improving productivity, and ensuring compliance. Discover how data-driven management enhances herd health, inventory control, and supply chain efficiency for greater sustainability and resilience. Learn more about RSM’s dairy team here.

Community Summit | San Antonio, TX

October 13-17th, 2024

• As a Premier Sponsor, RSM will be offering over 500 sessions on AI, Microsoft Dynamics, Power Platform, and more. Visit RSM at booth #809 and experience our AI Sketch Bots, Digital Mosaic Wall, and community reception. Discover how to save 10% on registration here.

The Global Produce & Floral Show | Atlanta, GA  

October 18-19th, 2024

• Visit RSM at booth #C1421 and don’t miss our sponsored Science, Technology, Food Safety, and Sustainability Reception on October 18th at 5:15 p.m. RSM’s Food and Beverage Industry Leader, Kevin Head will be moderating a conversation in the Innovation Hub, Saturday, October 19th at noon. Let’s collaborate on keeping your technology as fresh as your produce!

Dairy Tech | Denver, CO 

October 23-24th, 2024

• RSM is proud to be the Bronze Sponsor at DairyTech and will be hosting the RSM-sponsored lunch on October 24th at noon. Learn more from our team about transforming the dairy industry.

Stay connected with the team on LinkedIn in the RSM + Microsoft: Food & Beverage Group.

Delivering Freshness with a Commitment to Sustainability

RSM recently partnered with a leading distributor in the fresh produce industry to enhance their operations and sustainability practices. With a rich history and and his family-owned business, with a strong legacy of delivering high-quality fruits and vegetables, is in the midst of a major digital transformation. As they transition from legacy systems, we’ve been working closely to integrate a new Warehouse Management System (WMS), which will streamline their operations and enhance their ability to meet rigorous standards for freshness and sustainability. With the full ERP implementation set to go live in the coming year, this transformation will empower the business to continue its tradition of excellence while positioning them for future growth.

Streamlining Operations for a Legacy Beverage Producer

In a recent engagement, RSM partnered with a long-established beverage manufacturer to initiate their digital transformation journey. This family-owned company, with a deep history of producing and distributing popular soft drinks, was operating with a variety of disparate systems that limited their production capabilities. Integrating their current Eostar sales system with only ONE system that does all critical functions was key to their success in helping them to build a new can production line this past year. The go-live includes all financial and most supply chain processes and has set the beverage company up for future growth with future plant automation already planned and additional production line expansion if desired. Additional phases of implementation/go-live are in the works to expand on supply chain processes, reporting and addressing other key asks!

Learn more about RSM in the Food & Beverage Industry:

• Retail & Restaurant Industry Outlook
• Strong employment enables consumers to maintain spending
• Regulatory compliance could spark growth for food & beverage companies
• Retail & restaurants: Strategy is key amid rising consumer spending
• Takeaways From the 2024 Summer Fancy Food Show
• Transforming Sustainability Reporting for a Vertically Integrated Agriculture Producer [Case Study]

Kevin Head

Kevin Head brings over a decade of Microsoft Dynamics expertise and 15 years of industry experience to his role as the Microsoft Food & Beverage Leader at RSM. With a strong background as a financial auditor and consultant, Kevin excels in guiding clients through their digital transformation and platform modernization journeys. He leverages his extensive experience to help organizations optimize their business processes with software, ensuring seamless integration and enhanced efficiency. Kevin’s expertise across the Microsoft platform enables him to implement advanced solutions tailored to the unique needs of the food and beverage industry, driving innovation and growth.