{"id":7857,"date":"2019-09-19T09:27:35","date_gmt":"2019-09-19T16:27:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog-prod.qad.com\/blog\/?p=7857"},"modified":"2019-09-25T15:52:46","modified_gmt":"2019-09-25T22:52:46","slug":"managing-recalls-with-adaptive-erp","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.qad.com\/blog\/2019\/09\/managing-recalls-with-adaptive-erp","title":{"rendered":"Managing Recalls with an Adaptive ERP"},"content":{"rendered":"

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”7858″ img_size=”full”][vc_column_text]Not too long ago, a major U.S. grocery store chain launched a recall of frozen vegetables that was determined to be contaminated. They were produced by a popular manufacturer. The breach was discovered in test samples that grew after the product was released to the market. Both the retailer and supplier announced that the recall process was initiated to minimize any potential health hazard to consumers. The frozen vegetable manufacturer properly communicated the issue to their retailer and supplier, but what else can be done when managing recalls?<\/span><\/p>\n

What Can Be Done to Prevent a Recall?<\/span><\/h2>\n

Globally, regulations are changing and becoming stricter with the primary goals of minimizing compromised foods entering the market and keeping the public safe. The <\/span>Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA)<\/span><\/a> is being strongly enforced in the United States, which was designed to be a proactive mechanism rather than reactive. In Europe, Asia-Pacific and other regions, governing health organizations have similar regulations in place. The goal is to prevent issues from occurring and, if they do happen, catch them before they reach the consumer to minimize any threat to consumer safety.<\/span><\/p>\n

Though, as with any issue of society, rules, regulations and preventative measures from governing bodies only go so far. Ultimately, the responsibility, with regard to food safety, lies on the players involved in the recall scenario. The manufacturer, their suppliers, retailers and all other participants in the distribution process have the responsibility to ensure food safety. The consumer is demanding it now more than ever, and it is dictating what regulations are put in place for future recalls. Recalls are going to happen and should happen when warranted to keep the public safe. Given today\u2019s complex supply chain and the number of physical product touch points, breaches will occur. It\u2019s almost unavoidable.<\/span><\/p>\n

Improving Recall Tracking and Traceability Plans<\/span><\/h2>\n

Improving the processes and practices of all organizations and steps involved in the production of food is a start, and so is integrating all involved players in the food chain together.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

There are a number of processes that need to be in place as well as systems to manage these processes. The supply chain, as well as the value chain, should be the focal point. There are a number of components to consider:<\/span><\/p>\n