FoodChain Forward 2026

Staying in control of your supply chain: growing without losing your agility

Thanks for scanning the coaster! As partners of FoodChain Forward 2026, OrderChief and Type 2 Solutions contribute to a better connected food chain. Together with Upfront, we hosted a session on a question many food companies will recognise: how do you stay in control of your supply chain while growing fast?

At the table were Chimène Castermans, Stan van der Laan and Rick Kok of Upfront, Niek Ressing of OrderChief, and moderator Judith de Witte of Type 2 Solutions.

Growing without losing yourself‍

Upfront is growing fast. That means more complex processes, more partners and higher demands from retailers and logistics service providers. So how do you professionalise without losing your entrepreneurial spirit? With their own brand promise as a compass: Wat echt is wint.

From technology to insight‍

We talked about automation and smart connections across the chain, such as EDI, as the foundation for the next phase of growth. And about the step after that: using data to make better decisions. Think forecasting, reliable master data and the question of where AI does, and does not, make a difference.

Stronger together in the chain‍

Control of the supply chain never happens within a single organisation. We explored the biggest opportunities to connect producers, retailers, logistics partners and software more intelligently.

Our conclusion? Staying in control of your chain is not just about technology. It is about insight, reliable information, sound processes and, above all, collaboration.

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How it works in practice‍

Curious how an EDI integration comes together? Discover how we make it happen for other food companies, such as Holie’s.