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 this article about, and what is its central theme?
This article profiles Teodoro “Teddy” Deocares, First Vice President for Supply Chain at Aboitiz Foods, highlighting his leadership role in two major industry engagements in 2025. The central theme is that supply chain resilience is not just an operational priority but a strategic discipline – one that requires continuous learning, cross-industry collaboration, and the ability to translate data into actionable decisions. The article reinforces that every link in the food value chain must be strengthened for the company to consistently serve communities across Asia.
What is PAFMI, and what was Deocares’ role in the PAFMI Academy Masterclass 2025?
PAFMI, the Philippine Association of Feed Millers, Inc., is the largest association of feed millers in the Philippines. It plays a significant role in the agriculture sector by ensuring the availability of quality animal feeds, promoting sustainable practices, and supporting industry stability. As PAFMI’s President, Deocares led the PAFMI Academy Masterclass 2025 – a one-day learning event designed to strengthen purchasing and procurement professionals in feed milling and livestock, focusing on procurement trends, risk management strategies, and cross-industry collaboration.
What was the focus of Deocares’ talk at the Supply Chain and Logistics Summits Global Series?
At the Supply Chain and Logistics Summits Global Series organized by Fortinus Events, Deocares delivered a session titled “Unlocking Supply Chain Excellence Through Data Storytelling: Turning Insights into Action.” His talk focused on how supply chain professionals can transform complex data into clear, actionable insights that align cross-functional teams and improve decision-making. The session demonstrated that effective supply chain leadership today requires both analytical capability and communication skills – translating numbers into narratives that drive coordinated organizational action.
Why does Aboitiz Foods invest in supply chain capability beyond its own operations?
Supply chain strength is foundational to Aboitiz Foods’ ability to fulfil its purpose of sustainably feeding Asia from mill to meal. A resilient supply chain means consistent availability of quality feed and food products for customers, reduced exposure to disruption, and the agility to respond to market changes. By having its senior supply chain leadership actively shape industry knowledge – through associations like PAFMI and external forums – Aboitiz Foods contributes to lifting the entire Philippine agribusiness sector’s procurement and logistics capabilities, which ultimately benefits farmers, producers, and food systems more broadly.
What are the key takeaways from this article?
Three themes define the article. First, supply chain resilience requires investment in people and knowledge, not just systems and technology. Second, industry leadership extends beyond the company – contributing to sector-wide forums and associations creates shared value for the broader agribusiness community. Third, data storytelling is an emerging and essential competency: the ability to translate supply chain data into clear, cross-functional insights is a critical differentiator in building future-ready operations capable of serving Asia’s growing food needs.
