It only takes one mistake – one distraction, contaminant, or error – to make a dramatic impact on your business. You never want to be the subject of a recall headline, turn away business because production had to be unexpectedly shut down, or threaten the health of consumers. But the fact is, that one mistake …
The COVID pandemic acted as a forcing function for the food and beverage industry to speed up their digital transformation. It was a perfect storm that revealed all of the cracks in the industry’s foundation – the rigidity of supply chains and the precariousness of the labor situation, to name just two. The rules of …
Embracing solutions such as WMS provide manufacturers with a competitive advantage as they look to recruit the next wave of talent, as well as retain them, as they continue to grow, and upskill. The manufacturing industry entered 2023 amidst continued uncertainty. Ongoing challenges, including inflation, skills gaps, recalls, and hybrid-work adjustments continue to persist. The …
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Signed on December 29, 2022, the Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act (MoCRA) has provided the first revision to cosmetic laws since 1938. The new rules will affect all US cosmetic manufacturing, packing, and distribution facilities. These laws are set to take effect by December 2023. The Act defines a cosmetic product as “a preparation of …
Enterprise resource planning (ERP) has become a pivotal solution for withstanding today’s challenges. Here’s how the technology is evolving to ensure businesses can keep up with the current climate. Businesses have endured two truths over the past two years: first, they’ve rediscovered the need to be an agile and resilient enterprise. Second, they’ve learned that …
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After at least eight years in the making, the FDA announced the final rule to improve food traceability for domestic and foreign manufacturers who process, package, or hold foods included on the Food Traceability List (FTL) for U.S. consumption. This rule will require those manufacturers to maintain records containing Key Data Elements (KDE) associated with …
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Food manufacturers need to leverage technology that can inform, track, and trace every ingredient to ensure safety and prevent recalls. Undeclared food allergens are the leading cause of Class I food recalls, a situation in which the “use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.” Considering that …
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