Food & Beverage
Build lean, safe, and scalable operations that
support compliance and efficiency.
STREAMLINED SOLUTIONS
Navigate Food & Beverage Challenges with Agility, Safety, and Precision
In the fast-paced and highly regulated Food & Beverage industry, success requires more than just process efficiency, it demands safe, scalable, and consumer-focused operations. At VDS Consulting Group, we work alongside food manufacturers, processors, and distributors to solve their most pressing operational challenges.
Whether you need to reduce waste, stabilize supply chains, boost throughput, or meet evolving regulatory requirements, VDS delivers rapid and sustainable results. Our solutions combine strategic consulting, interim leadership, and hands-on implementation using proprietary systems like the VDS Business System® and Value Driven Approach®.
The outcome? Increased yield, reduced costs, and consistent quality across your value stream.
SERVICE EXCELLENCE
Why VDS Is Your Catalyst
for Food & Beverage Transformation
Industry-Embedded Expertise
VDS delivers food-specific improvements backed by decades of experience with global
frozen foods, beverages, & packaged goods manufacturers.
Operational Excellence for Food Plants
From sanitation and setup time reduction to packaging optimization and visual factory systems, we build lean, safe, & scalable operations that support compliance & efficiency.
Smart, Sustainable Solutions
We pair lean execution with automation, quality management systems (QMS), traceability tools, and line design innovations, empowering your team to act on real-time insights and drive value.
SYSTEM THAT DELIVERS
Our Food & Beverage Services
VDS delivers Everything OpEx® for food manufacturers, from diagnostics and facility redesign to process flow optimization and frontline team development. We help clients enhance throughput, reduce spoilage, and maintain strict compliance with FDA, USDA, FSMA, and SQF standards, all while improving labor efficiency and profitability.
Diagnostic & Improvement Planning
A 3-day on-site Diagnostic® uncovers hidden loss, safety risks, and food waste, laying the foundation for actionable solutions.
Lean Process Redesign
We streamline value streams using TPM, setup reduction, batch flow optimization, and ingredient yield analysis tailored to your facility.
Talent & Interim Experts
Through 360° Client Alignment® we place specialized food-industry talent from Analyst to Plant Manager, including sanitation, FSQA, and packaging experts.
Training Built for Food Teams
Courses to equip your team to lead transformation, reduce rework, & standardize quality practices.
8-STEP OpEx® APPROACH
A World-Class Performance Cycle for Food & Beverage
The VDS Eight-Step Operational Excellence approach delivers breakthrough performance for food and beverage companies of every scale
Define Value
Identify what your consumers value, from taste and freshness to traceability and on-time delivery.
Establish Strategy
Craft a roadmap anchored in OpEx® to meet your safety, cost, and capacity goals.
Develop Metrics
Use batch-level metrics, waste tracking, and downtime insights to guide daily improvements.
Maximize Flow
Redesign material and packaging flow for faster changeovers and increased OEE
Improve Quality
Deploy QMS tools, visual controls, and FSQA standard work to reduce customer complaints.
Eliminate Variation
Standardize cleaning cycles, formulation accuracy, and shift routines for consistent output.
Analyze Results
Use data to validate changes and fine-tune the system for yield, safety, and cost.
Share Success & Learning
Celebrate improvements and reinforce behaviors that drive long-term cultural change.
PERFORMANCE
Real Results Across Food Manufacturing
VDS has helped global and private-equity-backed food manufacturers realize
immediate, sustainable impact.
Reduced Scrap For
A Leading Frozen
Foods Company
Boosted
Output
Annual Savings
Achieved In Under
9 Months
Employees Trained Across
Frontline, QA, & Executive
Roles
Ready to Elevate Your Plant
Performance?
Whether you’re managing high-mix production, facing compliance audits, or preparing for a major ramp-up, VDS brings the tools, talent, and proven playbooks to optimize your food & beverage operations