Data-driven food production with CAPE and Mendix

Today’s food industry faces significant challenges: fluctuating customer demand, labour shortages, stricter quality requirements, and a supply chain that is becoming increasingly unpredictable. Many organisations find that traditional planning methods, using Excel, paper-based lists, and ad hoc adjustments, are no longer sufficient to maintain stability and control in operations. In this context, the need for smart, data-driven production planning is growing, enabling faster and better-informed decision-making.

More and more companies are recognising that paperless, digital planning technology allows them to reduce disruptions, make optimal use of capacity, and improve collaboration between departments. CAPE, in partnership with Mendix, provides solutions designed to address exactly these needs. By directly visualising data from OT components and making it available within IT systems, specifically planning software, the gap between OT and IT is effectively bridged. The software delivers real-time insight into production lines, batches, raw material stocks and shortages, and capacity constraints. As a result, planners, operators, and team leaders always work with the same up-to-date information. This prevents miscommunication, accelerates decision-making, and makes it easier to adjust when conditions change.

Paperless planning

For many organisations, the transition to digital, data-driven planning represents a significant step forward. It increases transparency, reduces the risk of errors, and creates a more stable production environment. Companies experience greater calm on the work floor, improved delivery reliability, and a more predictable supply chain. In addition, producers are better equipped to respond quickly to customer demand, seasonal influences, and fluctuations in raw material availability.

Tailored solutions

Thanks to the flexibility of the Mendix platform, solutions can be quickly adapted to each company’s specific way of working. This makes it possible to digitalise step by step without disrupting operations. For food industry companies looking to professionalise, grow, or strengthen their supply chain, data-driven production planning offers a practical and immediately applicable way to move forward.

Prepared for the future

Many companies also find that, beyond operational benefits, data-driven production planning creates strategic value. With better insight into capacity, bottlenecks, and raw material flows, businesses are able to make well-founded investment decisions and model scenarios before they impact production. This helps organisations plan growth, reduce risks, and support their supply chain partners more reliably. In addition, digital planning strengthens collaboration between departments such as sales, supply chain, production, and quality management, as everyone works from the same up-to-date data. The result is an organisation that responds faster, makes fewer errors, is better prepared for future market developments, and plays a stronger connecting role within its own supply chain.

Visit us on 20 or 21 May 2026 at our booth and see how data-driven food production can add immediate value to your production process.

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Food Tech Event 20 and 21 May 2026 | Brabanthallen Hall 3 Booth 29