Waste

• Gain complete control of food production waste in direct FOOD
• Calculate material needs based on expected and actual waste
• Yield reports provide insight into utilisation and loss
• Improve profitability and optimise food manufacturing

AMS helps the food industry reduce waste and optimise production with direct FOOD. The system provides a clear overview of material consumption, yield and waste per item, enabling improved routines, reduced food waste and documented sustainable production.

Waste as a key metric in food manufacturing

In food production and processing, waste is a critical indicator of both quality and profitability. In direct FOOD , you can set an expected waste percentage per item and compare it to actual material usage, revealing where improvements can be made. Waste is measured in both weight and percentage, providing a strong basis for post-calculation and process optimisation.

Yield reports in direct FOOD

The yield report shows the relationship between raw material use and finished goods, including waste that can be reworked and waste that must be scrapped. You gain real-time documentation of production yield, making it easier to detect deviations and improvement opportunities on the factory floor.

For example, in chicken fillet production, meat in the scrap or rework category can be reduced by adjusting trimming and cutting, while fine-tuning machine settings in processing can minimise excess use of plastic and film during packaging.

Structured waste tracking with direct FOOD

All waste records are stored in a structured way and linked to batch and lot numbers. This ensures full traceability from raw material to finished goods, documenting which inputs were used in which products – a key factor in ensuring food safety and meeting regulatory requirements.

Reduce food waste and improve profitability

Precise waste figures provide a better foundation for decision-making, enabling adjustments to improve both profitability and sustainability. By optimising routines and equipment, food waste is reduced, lowering costs and strengthening the company’s environmental profile in the food industry.

With the Waste module in direct FOOD, the food industry gains a powerful tool to reduce losses, increase utilisation and document responsible production.