Kraft has voluntarily recalled 242,000 boxes of their ever popular original macaroni and cheese product after it was found that they could contain small pieces of metal. The highlight of this story is that the recall was initiated before any incidents occurred and federal regulatory agencies had to step. All too often we see that […]
The ultimate goal in a successful supply chain is customer and partner satisfaction. A satisfied customer or business partner can determine how successful and even how long you are in business for. One of the biggest keys to reaching that goal is to provide a product or service in a timely manner while continuing to […]
Originally signed into law in 2011 the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) aims at protecting consumers through more in depth preventative action. FSMA provides the FDA broad new powers to prevent food safety problems, detect and respond to food safety issues and improve the safety of imported foods. FSMA intends this preventative action before issues arise […]
An effective and efficient supply chain is one of the most vital pieces in a business, continued investment into the supply chain provides organizations a competitive edge. Implementing a mobile supply chain into your manufacturing and distribution channels will provide higher rates of visibility within your supply chain, advancing productivity and accuracy. With […]
Today’s consumer has become more informed and enlightened regarding the products they purchase, where they come from, what they are made of, and, most importantly, if they are safe. Product recalls when not handled properly can erode customer trust and result in costly litigation, a tarnished reputation and ultimately lost revenue. Traceability plays two very […]