Optimize Sourcing & Cut Food Waste – 1 Day Workshop in Cedar Rapid, IA

About This Course

Duration: 1 Full Day (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM)

Delivery Mode: Classroom (In-Person)

Language: English

Credits: 8 PDUs / Training Hours

Certification: Course Completion Certificate

Refreshments: Lunch, beverages, and light snacks provided

Course Overview

This 1 Day workshop in Cedar Rapids equips food and consumer goods professionals with practical strategies to reduce inventory loss, optimize sourcing, and control food costs. Participants will explore proven methods to protect margins in competitive retail environments.

Through case studies, interactive sessions, and actionable tools, you’ll learn to track waste, improve procurement, and build resilient supply chains. By the end, you’ll have the skills to minimize costs while maximizing profitability.

Learning Objectives
By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Identify key drivers of food costs and waste.
• Implement strategies to optimize sourcing and procurement.
• Reduce inventory loss through better tracking and forecasting.
• Strengthen margins with cost-control best practices.
• Build a sustainable framework for long-term cost efficiency.

Target Audience

• Food and beverage managers
• Consumer goods retailers
• Supply chain and procurement specialists
• Operations and inventory managers
• Entrepreneurs in food retail and hospitality

Why This Workshop Matters ?

Are rising food costs and increasing waste eating into your margins? This 1-day Cedar Rapids workshop gives you proven strategies to control inventory loss, optimize sourcing, and reduce operational waste.

Through practical exercises, case studies, and ready-to-use tools, you’ll learn how to strengthen profitability, improve forecasting, and build a more sustainable, cost-efficient supply chain. By the end of the day, you’ll leave with an action plan to lower costs, minimize waste, and protect your bottom line.

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Team Enrollment Benefits:
Groups of 3+ → 10% discount

Groups of 10+ → 15% discount

Looking to bring Controlling Food Costs and Waste in Food & Consumer Goods directly to your team?
Our in-house training option delivers the full workshop experience at your location. Content is tailored to your processes, suppliers, and customer base—minimizing disruption, cutting travel costs, and enabling your team to apply smarter sourcing and waste-reduction strategies immediately in your own environment.

📧 Contact us today to schedule a customized in-house session: corporate@mangates.com