Industry expertise – Food industry

The food and beverage industry is one of the most dynamic and demanding industries worldwide. Between tradition, innovation and strict regulatory requirements, manufacturers face the daily challenge of combining the highest quality standards, product safety and efficiency.

From raw material procurement and production to delivery and traceability, all processes must be consistent, transparent and auditable. At the same time, consumer expectations regarding sustainability, individuality and digital transparency are increasing along the entire value chain.

With over two decades of project experience in food production, meat processing, dairy farming, beverage manufacturing and the delicatessen industry, Traniva supports companies in optimising, digitising and transforming their SAP system landscapes – in a practical, process-oriented and future-proof manner.

What sets the industry apart

The food industry is characterised by:

  • Batch and traceability requirements from raw materials to end products
  • Short product life cycles and high volatility in procurement and sales
  • Strict regulatory requirements (IFS, HACCP, FDA, EU regulations)
  • High standards for quality assurance and hygiene processes
  • Seasonal production peaks and the need for flexible planning
  • Cost pressure due to energy prices, raw material fluctuations and logistics
  • Pressure to innovate due to consumer trends (organic, clean label, sustainability)

With experience gained from numerous international projects in the food industry, Traniva covers the entire spectrum of the SAP-supported value chain – from production to the point of sale:

Production and process optimisation

  • SAP PP / PP-PI Implementation & Template Design
  • Recipe management, parts list management, production planning
  • Batch management, MRP and capacity planning
  • Integration of scales, scanners, MES and process control technology

Quality & Traceability

  • End-to-End Traceability (Batch & Serial Tracking)
  • Integrated SAP QM & Compliance Management
  • Automated testing processes and quality reports
  • Audit and certification support

Warehousing & Logistics

  • SAP WM / EWM Integration
  • Temperature-controlled and hygienic warehouse management
  • Logistics automation & mobile data capture
  • Packaging, labelling (e.g. via it.LPI AddOn) and shipping processes

Sales & Distribution

  • SAP SD and sales planning (IBP, ATP)
  • Price calculation, contract management, bonus processing
  • Batch and best-before date compliant delivery
  • Integration of logistics service providers (EDI, IDoc, API)

Business Transformation & SAP S/4HANA

  • Greenfield, brownfield and bluefield scenarios
  • SAP Activate Methodology and Fit-to-Standard Workshops
  • Integration von SAP BTP (Business Technology Platform)
  • Data migration, master data strategy, process automation

Traniva combines standard SAP functions with proven Food AddOns to accurately and efficiently map the complex and often weight-based production processes of the food industry.

Particular emphasis is placed on traceability, batch management, quality control and weighing integration – all of which are crucial for compliance, efficiency and transparency.

Solution / Add-on
Description & Benefits
SAP CWM – Catch Weight Management Integrated SAP solution for products with variable weights (e.g. meat, cheese, fish, baked goods). Enables simultaneous management of quantities in units and weight, ensuring accurate inventory management, billing and traceability. Particularly relevant for production, warehousing, distribution and QM.
myMEAT Solution Industry solution for meat and sausage production. Mapping of cutting, mixing and packaging processes, including traceability, hygiene and quality control. Fully integrated into SAP PP-PI, MM, WM/EWM.
DPS / DGS / DGC Add-ons Add-ons for cutting, mixing and control processes in meat processing. Automate material flow, feedback and quality approval.
Label Printer Interface Label and data interface for connecting external systems such as Bartender, NiceLabel or CAB. Automated label creation from SAP, including batch, best-before date and nutritional information.
Weighing Data System Central platform for weighing data management – connects scales (e.g. Bizerba, Mettler Toledo) directly to SAP. Enables automated weight entries, checks and tolerance controls.