What do you do if your problem solving skills can enhance product quality in the Food & Beverage industry?

Use your problem-solving skills to identify areas within the production or quality control processes where improvements can be made. Look for inefficiencies, potential safety issues, or quality control gaps.

Food and beverage is no different than any other manufacturing industry. All the basics of good continuous improvement apply as they do in other businesses. I would say my experience in food and beverage was highly focused on asset management, it's tough to have a consistent operation in high-speed manufacturing if your equipment isn't reliable.

* Identify the issues and differentiate the problems , Split the problems in to small categories ,Target the big impact issues try to close the big issues and try to sustain it

Carry out a complete analysis and collect all the datas relating to the defects detected in the production chain and those reported by customers through complaints (not detected internally), statistics and reliable analysis of root causes to better understand the problem at the source and avoid his recurrence- Quality tools (QRQC, 5W, 8D, pareto, etc.). Implement a reliable and achievable action plan within the set deadlines. Training the operators and making them aware of the importance of the self-control. Conducting Internal audits and insepctions for the monitoring, quality assurance and maintaing of standards. Motivate the team when the objectives are achieved.

Implement 7 basic Quality tools (e.g. Pareto charts, data sheets, histograms, Fishbone, stratification, control charts, and scatter diagrams) to collect field data from customers and process to link customer experiences with process parameters (recipe, temp, humidity, time, etc… Use QFD to collect VoC and then Process Characterization techniques to develop standards oriented to customer delights

1. Analyze recipe: optimize ingredient combinations. proportions, and preparation methods to improve flavor texture, and nutritional value. Predict quality control: Identify potential quality issues in raw materials, manufacturing processes, and final products, enabling proactive measures to ensure consistency and safety.

Envolva pessoas de todas as áreas, visualize o maior número possível de perspectivas, quanto maior o prisma, maior a chance de uma solu??o efetiva.

Any business that manufactures food needs to have a quality control department. The quality control protocol, which covers all tests and the methodology for conducting them in compliance with the specification for food that is subject to quality control, governs how quality tests are carried out within the framework of the quality management system.

Um exemplo de grandes oportunidades para solucionar é o pensamento Lean, focado em eliminar desperdícios (problemas) e impactando positivamente com diversas ferramentas como o Kaizen na cultura e performance do processo

Este punto es muy importante.. ya que se puede alterar los atributos sensoriales del producto causando rechazo por parte de los consumidores. O afectar en otra condición

We can ensure the trials are representative of large peoduction: -Choose a variety of products that represent the full production range. -Conduct trials under conditions that mimic full-scale production. -Engage teams from various departments for comprehensive insights. -Track key parameters like temperature and processing times. -Gather feedback and input from stakeholders. -Conduct multiple trials to ensure consistent and reliable results.

Changes will be put into practice, monitor their impact closely to ensure they are delivering the desired improvements in product quality

Monitoring results for shelf life extension involves evaluating how modifications or improvements affect the longevity and quality of products over time. This process is crucial in various industries, including food and beverages. Develop a plan for regular sampling of products at various intervals throughout their intended shelf life and ensure consistent storage conditions for samples. Compare results from extended shelf life products with baseline data and identify trends or patterns in the data that indicate whether the shelf life has been effectively extended. Conduct additional tests to validate improvements and ensure the extended shelf life maintains product quality.

Monitoramento dos resultados das mudan?as implementadas é um componente vital para garantir a entrega das melhorias esperadas na qualidade do produto. Utilizar o feedback dos clientes, dados de vendas e outros indicadores de desempenho é essencial para avaliar o impacto dos esfor?os de solu??o de problemas. Caso as mudan?as n?o estejam alcan?ando o efeito desejado, é crucial estar preparado para reavaliar e refinar a abordagem. Esse processo contínuo de monitoramento permite a melhoria constante e a adapta??o às necessidades do mercado, mantendo a qualidade do produto em seu nível mais alto.

Collecting customer and product information that identifies the root cause of an issue and identifies solutions is very important. By paying attention to the smallest details, this information assists that could enhance customer happiness, prevent the problem from frequently occurring and improve the product.

Algo que he experimentado en el tema de la supervisión es que se debe de conocer la actividad, donde inicia, que puede pasar, donde termina. Ya que el desconocimiento puede desencadenar una mala supervisión antes un mal servicio o producto para nuestros clientes internos y externos.

La perfección y mejora de los procesos, nace en muchas ocasiones de los errores cometidos y por cometer. Sin embargo va mucho de la mano con los conocimientos y las personas. El como transmitir ese conocimiento. Las formas de aprender son distintas pero también las formas de mejorar son muchas.

Alguns passos importantes a serem tomados no processo: 1- Defini??o dos projetos em suas fases início, meio e fim do processo. 2- Escopo e direcionamento de pessoas qualificadas para cada área de atua??o dentro do processo como um todo. 3- Cumprimento de todas as normas e diretrizes que dizem respeito ao conjunto de leis que definem a natureza do negócio.

Always remember to respect your colleagues, regardless of your private feelings. Never embarrass anyone who offers an idea for improvement, especially coming from a source outside the process group. There’s gold there.

Standardize and disseminate the lessons learned. Consider to trademark and patent or write an article for a benefit of the public!

Be in good standing with all sections involved, especially those that bring feedback for example if there is change in the product, the marketing team can bring feedback from consumers which you can work with both positive and negative.

Above ideas and sought support it is itself to fixed to the issue and type of solution, New ideas by using researching and analyzing data and finding useful resources to help your customers.