Connected operations for smarter food and beverage businesses
The food and beverage industry is under constant pressure to do more with less, ensure quality and compliance, reduce waste, and meet rising consumer expectations for transparency and sustainability.
To stay competitive, companies need more than incremental improvements. They need connected, data-driven operations that enable smarter decisions across the entire value chain - from sourcing and production to distribution and customer engagement. We help food and beverage businesses turn complexity into clarity. By combining deep industry expertise with digital solutions, we enable you to optimize performance, strengthen compliance, and accelerate your journey toward a more sustainable and profitable future.
The taste of new, relevant technology
Digitisation and new technologies pave the way for a future where food companies can optimise production, reduce waste, and still meet the growing consumer demand for responsibility.
At Columbus, we take pride in being part of this process, helping companies implement future IT solutions for the food industry that benefit both themselves and their consumers.
With the latest AI and machine learning (ML) tools, food manufacturers can now predict demand with unprecedented accuracy. This not only provides economic benefits but also reduces resource waste, which is crucial at a time when sustainability is paramount.
Technology also plays a central role in ensuring food safety and transparency. By digitising traceability systems, producers can quickly identify and recall potentially harmful products, saving time, minimising waste, and increasing consumer safety.
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Columbus and SNS partner to accelerate supply chain innovation
Columbus and SNS have entered a strategic partnership to deliver advanced Infor WMS solutions across the Nordics, UK, and US. By combining deep supply chain expertise with global implementation capabilities, the partnership will help organisations modernise warehouse operations and unlock greater business value.
See how our customers succeed
Lantmännen successfully transitions to the cloud with Columbus as its partner
Lantmännen faced a challenge – to modernise and upgrade its M3 system.
When planning the education part of the project, Lantmännen chose to collaborate with Columbus regarding the education package and test management, which was supported by highly skilled and competent consultants who assisted Lantmännen in their major IT project.
Smaken av Grimstad accelerates cloud lift to prepare for harvest
Smaken av Grimstad faced challenges with an outdated on-premises solution and complex integrations that made upgrades difficult.
To support business continuity and prepare for peak season, the company chose an accelerated timeline for upgrading to Infor M3 CloudSuite. With a structured approach and close collaboration, the transition was completed efficiently — enabling a successful go-live and improved operational performance.
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Stadium modernises retail and supply chain operations
Stadium has selected Infor CloudSuite Fashion and Infor WMS to build a scalable digital platform that supports growth, efficiency, and innovation across the Nordics and Asia.
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Espen Enger
Business Line Market Unit Director M3 Norway
ERP professional with 25+ years’ experience leading complex ERP implementations across retail, distribution, manufacturing, and the food & beverage industry. Proven expertise in driving transformation programmes, optimising business processes, and delivering measurable business value.
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