Food & Beverage

Food Manufacturing and Processing

We recognize that food manufacturing and processing are integral parts of the supply chain, and that increasing competition has made lean manufacturing more important than ever. Margins are at their tightest -- as such, EisnerAmper professionals can help your company deal with the prevalent issues including product-costing analysis and multi-level costing. We can also help you manage the process of supply chain operational reviews and sourcing, food safety compliance, ISO compliance and certification requirements, and ERP consulting. Using leading-edge technology, we can also assist with automating and updating financial and product tracking systems.

Food Distributors

Our years of experience have taught us that some of our clients’ best product innovations stem from workers who put forth creative, real-world, efficiency-improving ideas. These range from a small adjustment to increase efficiency to significantly improving customer services. Our food and beverage services experts help identify these and implement these recommendations and solutions. We also isolate problem areas and assist in developing solutions. Our approach considers the entire organization, not just the financial side, seeking enhancement through a variety of specialized programs. We assist with the planning aspects of distribution center design, material handling logistics, management information systems, costing and other distribution issues.

Food Retailers

Food retailers operate in an increasingly competitive environment: consolidation, “super retailers,” co-ops, specialty shops and, more recently, internet-based competition. This makes efficiency critical. The EisnerAmper Food and Beverage Group works in a timely manner with minimal disruption to the company’s operations in an effort to add value. Our professionals have significant experience with internal control issues and in developing policies and procedures. From controlling labor costs to capital improvements, budgets and inventory management, we have the knowledge and resources to help our clients succeed and grow.

Digital Transformation

Digital transformation can be a driver of operational excellence and regulatory compliance, as well as a competitive advantage. Global challenges increase both risks and consumer demand, underscoring the need to enhance your organization beyond traditional asset/work management. Automation, AI, and machine learning are critical in increasing uptime, reducing labor and supply chain costs, and simply making your organization more efficient and nimble in adapting to what lies ahead.

We can help with:

• Cost control studies
• Inventory management and control reviews
• Calculation of manufacturing and overhead costs
• Activity-based costing
• Digital strategies and operations transformation
• Optimizing financial close and business processes
• Evaluation of financing alternatives
• Due diligence and other M&A services
• Strategic planning for future consolidation or exit strategies
• Sales and use tax issues
• Maximizing depreciation deductions, including cost segregation studies
• Tax advice and compliance, including tax credits
• Valuation services
• ESG consulting