1、SYSPRO TRACEABILITY Mitigating the Effects of Product RecallsIN THE FOOD AND BEVERAGE MANUFACTURING INDUSTRYFacing a recall?Trace.Isolate.Eliminate.Mitigate.The number of food recalls worldwide has shown a dramatic increase in the past few years,jumping fourfold in the last 5 years.It is estimated t

2、hat over 76 million illnesses are caused by food contamination every year in the United States alone.The food industry has become increasingly difficult to navigate.To meet the ever-more demanding record-keeping and lot-traceability requirements from regulators such as the Food and Drug Administrati

3、on,food and beverage manufacturers are required to track and identify every single ingredient used in the manufacturing process;from receipt of initial ingredient,seed,foodstuff,animal and its feed,additive or raw material;through the entire manufacturing process;to packaging and shipping the end pr

4、oduct to the customer.Pricing competition amongst food retailers in mature markets,along with the weakened worldwide economy,have also lowered company profit margins and resulted in rapid food industry consolidations.Large retailers are demanding increased visibility and better results from their su

5、pply chains as food product recalls carry enormous financial consequences as well as the potential to damage brand equity.It is no surprise then,that product recalls are a terrifying thought for food and beverage manufacturers,not just with regards to their financial impact,but because of the lastin

6、g reputational damage they can cause.Reputation,built on the pillars of quality,trust,customer satisfaction and food safety,is one of the key factors in a brands success.Implementing a Robust,Reliable Traceability System and Product Recall PlanFacing a recall?Trace.Isolate.Eliminate.Mitigate.1|SYSPR