From mill to meal, every link in the food value chain plays a vital role in delivering on our purpose. Strengthening supply chain capabilities is key to ensuring that Aboitiz Foods continues to serve communities with efficiency, resilience, and innovation.
Teodoro “Teddy” Deocares, First Vice President for Supply Chain at Aboitiz Foods, recently represented the company in two key industry events, underscoring his leadership in advancing procurement and logistics practices in the region.
As President of the Philippine Association of Feed Millers, Inc. (PAFMI), Deocares led the PAFMI Academy Masterclass 2025, a one-day learning event designed to strengthen purchasing and procurement professionals in feed milling and livestock. The program highlighted procurement trends, risk management strategies, and cross-industry collaboration—reflecting PAFMI’s role in shaping a resilient and future-ready sector.
He was also a featured speaker at the Supply Chain and Logistics Summits Global Series organized by Fortinus Events, where he delivered a session on “Unlocking Supply Chain Excellence Through Data Storytelling: Turning Insights into Action.” His talk emphasized how effective storytelling can transform complex data into actionable insights, align cross-functional teams, and inspire strategic decision-making.
“Collaboration and knowledge sharing are the cornerstones of a resilient supply chain. When we learn from each other’s experiences, we can address common challenges more effectively and build systems that benefit the entire industry,” said Deocares.
Through these events, Aboitiz Foods continues to elevate supply chain practices within the company while contributing to the industry’s collective pursuit of innovation, efficiency, and sustainability.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Teddy Deocares’ role at Aboitiz Foods?
Teodoro “Teddy” Deocares serves as the First Vice President for Supply Chain at Aboitiz Foods. In this role, he spearheads the company’s supply chain operations, ensuring efficiency and seamless coordination across the network. Teddy also leads strategic planning initiatives and oversees the development of policies and guidelines that strengthen operational excellence and support the company’s growth objectives.
- What is the Philippine Association of Feed Millers, Inc. (PAFMI) and how is Aboitiz Foods involved?
PAFMI is the largest association of feed millers in the Philippines, playing a significant role in the Philippines’ agriculture sector, ensuring the availability of quality animal feeds, promoting sustainable practices, and contributing to the overall growth and stability of the industry. Teddy Deocares is the President of PAFMI, and in that capacity, he recently led the PAFMI Academy Masterclass 2025 which focused on strengthening procurement and logistics skills for professionals in the sector.
- What was the focus of Teddy Deocares’ talk at the Supply Chain and Logistics Summits?
During the Supply Chain and Logistics Summits Global Series, Teddy Deocares’ session was titled “Unlocking Supply Chain Excellence Through Data Storytelling: Turning Insights into Action.” His talk focused on how supply chain professionals can use data storytelling to translate complex information into clear, actionable insights, which helps different teams within a company work together more effectively.
