This post will examine why managing quality records outside of an ERP can lead to chaos, and how modern ERP systems can help food companies finally get a handle on routine compliance.
Businesses across all industries generate massive amounts of data each day. Whether from sales platforms, customer service tools, marketing systems, financial software and more, it’s increasingly challenging to organize, manage and interpret this information. That’s where Master Data Management (MDM) comes in. But what is Master Data Management?
One of the many things that made 2020 difficult was the near impossibility of spontaneous, “watercooler” conversations about our projects, ERP technologies, industries and the business environment.
More than ever, food and beverage manufacturers feel pressured to produce quality products and provide excellent customer service. The industry already faces its own unique set of challenges, such as cost reduction and food safety, but with the onset of a global pandemic, the obstacles are adding up.
Without an effective plan to manage and mitigate a recall, a hard-earned positive reputation and brand image could be irreparably damaged. The bottom line can take a huge hit, and, in a worst-case scenario, bankruptcy and significant legal liability are possible.
Incorporating hygienic design is critical for food safety – and for reducing the risk of lawsuits, recalls, replacement, fines and damage to reputation. For companies that supply the food-and-beverage and pharmaceutical industries, the ability to grow manufacturing operations while retooling to incorporate hygienic design, is critical, especially for manufacturers that provide tubing, valve systems, mixers, cleaning systems and other production components.
