Manan's Blogs

September 12, 2024

The Role of Blockchain in Traceability in the Food Industry

In recent years, the food industry has faced increasing scrutiny regarding food safety, quality, transparency and threat to the integrity of the food supply chain . Consumers are more informed and concerned about the origins of their food, leading to a demand for greater traceability throughout the supply chain. Blockchain technology can significantly reduce the risk of fraud and counterfeiting by providing a secure and immutable record of each transaction and has emerged as a powerful tool to address these challenges, offering a secure, transparent, and immutable way to track food products from farm to table. Every step a product […]

August 5, 2024

The Role of Management Consulting in Enhancing Food Safety, Quality, and Beyond

In today’s rapidly evolving global market, businesses across various industries are increasingly turning to management consulting to navigate complex challenges related to food safety, quality, environmental sustainability, occupational health and safety, and social and ethical standards. Management consultants bring specialized expertise to help organizations improve operations, comply with regulations, and achieve their strategic goals. Let’s explore how management consulting plays a pivotal role in these critical areas. 1. Food Safety and Quality Management Food safety and quality are paramount in the food industry, not only for regulatory compliance but also for maintaining consumer trust and ensuring brand integrity. Management consultants […]

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July 16, 2024

Concept of Root Cause Analysis – An Overview

This article may be of further interest for industry fellows struggling with repeated problems in their processes and may be repeated customer complaints and dealing with conducting Root Cause Analysis to determine the immediate Corrective action and preventative actions. Root Cause Analysis defined by Wilson et al (1993) as an analytic tool that can be used to perform a comprehensive, system-based review of critical incidents. It includes the identification of root and contributory factors, determination of risk reduction strategies, and development of action plans along with measurement strategies to evaluate the effectiveness of plans. Definition of Root Cause For Practical […]

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July 6, 2024

TRAINING CONTENT DEVELOPMENT AND DELIVERY

This article is written considering Training needs requirements at all levels within an organization. Just Keep in mind that the effective solution to any problem is to address its cause as it is rightly said, “A well-defined problem is a half solved problem”. A. Training Content Development Moving forward, the first step in the training process is a basic one; ask questions to determine if a problem can be solved by training. Whenever employees are not performing their jobs adequately, we might assume training will bring them up to standard. Is it true or false. Let’s say your supervisor comes […]

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April 2, 2024

FOOD SAFETY COMPLIANCE IS NO MORE AN ADVANTAGE RATHER A BARE MINIMUM REQUIREMENT- HACCP BASED PREVENTIVE RISK MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

There is no shortcut to success and prevention is better than cure (an ounce of prevention is better than pounds of cure) and we need to/ are coming out of dual approach of dealing with export and domestic manufacturing and with FSSAI in place, this CHALTA HAI attitude is/has to move out of the industry. HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point) based terminology introduced by Codex Allimentarius Commission (CAC) a joint commission of FAO and WHO is a bench mark practices to access the Organization’s capability to produce safe products and for ensuring on-going continual improvement in the same. […]

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