Integrating Corrective Actions, Data Analytics, and Food Safety Culture in Multinational Food Manufacturing

@article{1709130,
      author = {Kikelomo Meshioye},
      title = {Integrating Corrective Actions, Data Analytics, and Food Safety Culture in Multinational Food Manufacturing},
      journal = {Iconic Research And Engineering Journals},
      year = {2023},
      volume = {6},
      number = {8},
      pages = {378-388},
      issn = {2456-8880},
      url = {https://www.irejournals.com/formatedpaper/1709130.pdf},
      abstract = {In the complex, highly regulated world of multinational food production, consistent food safety performance requires more than regulatory compliance?it requires alignment of robust corrective action systems, advanced data analytics, and a core food safety culture. This article explores a comprehensive framework for realigning these three pillars to optimize operational resilience, risk reduction, and continuous improvement across global facilities. Corrective actions, traditionally reactive in nature, can then effectively be used as drivers for systemic improvement when catalyzed through real-time data analysis and predictive analytics. In the interim, food safety culture?everyone's values, beliefs, and practices that prioritize food safety?is a driver for the continued embedding of such improvements in different cultural and organizational settings. The article provides the mechanism by which multinationals food manufacturers can utilize varied data from such sources as CCP deviations, microbial testing, consumer comments, and audit findings to guide and rank remedial actions. The article points to the need to cultivate a proactive food safety culture in employees at all levels through participation by leadership, targeted training, and behavior metrics. Practical implementation plans are addressed, including standardization of CAPA systems worldwide, harmonized KPIs, and utilizing integrated dashboards to track improvements. Real-life examples in the form of illustrative figures and data tables are utilized to facilitate decision-making. By taking a holistic route, companies can escape compliance-based, reactive systems to a predictive, people-focused food safety management system that is scalable, adaptable, and consistent with global best practice. This article outlines a strategic roadmap for food safety and quality professionals who want to future-proof their businesses in a more sophisticated, data-driven industry.},
      month = {February},
  }