FOOD & DRINK THE SECRET INGREDIENT?
Francis Lyons, CEO at ECAT, explains how smart auditing tech is spicing up food and drinks operations, and helping to keep factories running smoothly and safely.
The food and drinks industry, understandably, is tightly regulated. Proper protocols and procedures are vital, consumer expectations are high, and oversight and compliance are essential. Even the smallest misstep can have significant implications.
That’s where smart auditing tech comes in – as a critical tool for improving efficiency, streamlining reporting, delivering valuable, data-driven insights, and empowering factories to deliver with confidence.
What is a smart auditing tech? Traditional methods of auditing and compliance include paper-based systems and spreadsheets, which are prone to errors, inconsistencies, and inefficiencies. Smart auditing tech, however, is a transformative digital solution that can standard processes, centralise information, and manage data accurately and consistently, providing a ‘single source of truth’ for compliance-related data. That gives businesses real-time access to comparable performance data and increases regulator and consumer confidence.
How does smart auditing tech help
food and drinks operations? There are numerous ways smart auditing tech is helping the food and drinks industry. Let’s look at a few of these in more detail.
Streamlined information, compliance, and traceability
Smart auditing tech makes it easier to streamline information because everyone is using the same software to record the same information in the same way.
Depending on the software, you can digitally record production processes, safety information, and sanitation practices. That helps demonstrate compliance internally, and externally. Smart auditing tech also helps manage version control and generate accurate reports, simplifying auditing and enabling traceability.
Data-driven insights and process improvement
Collecting large volumes of data allows for in-depth analysis, which can highlight patterns, inefficiencies, or areas for improvement. By leveraging these insights, businesses can continuously refine production processes, enhance product quality, and streamline operations.
A real-world example Danone is a global leader in the food and beverage industry, producing dairy and plant-based products, waters, and specialised nutrition. After introducing smart
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auditing tech to digitise traditional paper-based reporting systems and processes, they experienced an increase in efficiency and improved data accessibility. Danone’s Performance Specialist Richard Browne said that smart auditing tech had a “massive impact on productivity in many ways, from the introduction of a time stamp to a saving of at least an hour a day per shift and an increase in the quality of data captured.”
Enhanced employee engagement
Smart auditing tech often includes training modules and communication tools designed to ensure employees are continuously updated on the latest regulations and safety protocols. This centralised training approach ensures consistency across all levels of an organisation, reducing the risk of human error stemming from a lack of knowledge or inconsistent application of procedures. Real-time updates can also ensure employees are updated about any changes in regulations or procedures, further mitigating risks.
It can also foster a high-performance culture, boosting employee engagement, cooperation, and trust.
Strengthening consumer trust
Consumers increasingly value transparency in food safety, sustainability, and quality. By implementing smart auditing solutions, food and beverage companies can provide greater visibility into their production processes, building trust and brand loyalty.
Some smart auditing tech can also support recall management. In the event of a quality issue, smart auditing tech can be used to support a swift and efficient response, strengthening consumer trust, protecting brand reputation, and minimising any financial impact.
Sustainability
With climate change a growing global concern, compliance technology offers substantial sustainability advantages. Paperless, cloud-based systems eliminate the need for paper reporting, reducing waste and improving carbon footprints.
It’s clear that smart auditing tech helps streamlines food and drinks operations, keeping factories running smoothly and safely —all leading to increased productivity and profitability. Moreover, smart auditing tech has additional value-adding features and benefits that make it a crucial differentiator in a highly competitive industry.
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