The previous article focused on “What you do” and you were given the task of performing a rudimentary analysis–big words for, “asking questions”–of your staff and processes. So, I am hoping that you have at least a rough idea of what is going on in terms of a data collection system within your business. Since you are …
Stone Age Data Collection System III–How Do You Collect And Process Data? Read More »
From E. Coli outbreaks to healthy eating initiatives, I’ve noticed that the food industry has been in the news quite a bit over the past couple years. In fact, the Food Safety Modernization Act was just signed into law this past January to ensure the safety of the US food supply chain by shifting the focus of the FDA from …
2011 FDA Law Changes “Track and Trace” Practices Read More »
Traceability solutions, or track and trace solutions, allow businesses to document data about the physical movement of parts and products, both internally and throughout the supply chain. As each piece, large or small, progresses through the manufacturing and shipment process, traceability solutions use barcoding or RFID technology to identify and “follow” them every step of the way.
I have found that without true labor costs, we have no visibility into the real cost of our products or services. Where are our front line employees spending their time? Using a tracking solution to identify labor costs can ensure that your billing is as accurate and profitable as possible. It seems to me that there are …