SafetyChain Blog

If there’s one thing that manufacturing companies that survived the last five years have learned, it’s that capacity is everything, The biggest concern that most operations divisions have is “Can I meet customer demand?” But today's global marketplace makes answering that question incredibly complex. Capacity management necessitates that operations executives and plant managers focus on making sure they have just the right capacity for the right product at the right time.

SafetyChain is excited to announce our 2023 Customer Summit on October 9 – 11, 2023 in San Antonio. This year’s theme is Understanding the Power of a United Production and Quality Team.

SafetyChain is honored to have been named a top 5 Market Leader for Food Safety Management Software by FeaturedCustomers. The award is based on a comprehensive analysis of customer reviews, product features, and market share.

SafetyChain is proud to have recently been added to two 2023 Capterra Shortlists for Quality Management and Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Management. This recognition is based on an independent assessment that evaluates user reviews and online search activity to generate a list of market leaders in the Quality and EHS Management categories.

Customers have recognized the SafetyChain Digital Plant Management Platform as the #1 solution for both Food Safety Management and Food Traceability, and as a Leader in Quality Management Systems (QMS) according to Spring 2023 G2 Grid® Reports. In addition, SafetyChain ranked as a High Performer in the Supplier Relationship Management Grid Report — illustrating SafetyChain's ability to help food and beverage manufacturers not only ensure compliance with regulatory requirements while safeguarding product quality, but also as a solution to help navigate disruptive supply chains.

There’s no doubt that artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping the world as we know it. But what is AI, really, and how will artificial intelligence in food safety evolve?

Competing priorities and deadlines are a part of any business, but it’s crucial to remember what matters most in any organization: its people. Plant management must not overlook the impact creating a strong safety culture has on business and revenue growth.

If you think completing an audit is just another box to check off for compliance: think again. Conducting an internal quality audit is a business investment that shouldn’t go to waste. If you’re not maximizing all of your business investments, you’re leaving money on the table.

This year has seen a significant rise in Form 483s following FDA site visits. Plant management is getting caught off-guard when on-site auditors fixate on items that seemingly weren't in the scope of previous audits. If the FDA sees a product on hold for something out of range, they may ask if internal food safety investigations are in motion and if appropriate action is being taken. 

The manufacturing industry has long struggled with labor shortage issues, and despite record-high job openings, finding the right talent is 36% harder than it was several years ago. The rising workforce is hesitant to pursue manufacturing jobs due to preconceived notions about the industry. Experienced workers are seeking jobs that further their careers, develop new skills, and offer a better work environment.