Shadow boards are fast becoming the norm in progressive food factories looking to implement systems like 5S and lean management, so we would like to highlight some of the features that you should be looking for to ensure your investment lasts the distance....
October 2019 Have you been made aware from an Auditor, staff member or even a product recall that you have a problem that has been potentially traced back to a cleaning tool? If this triggers a memory – best to drill into this further before it looms larger. We...
September 2019 Everywhere you look there’s a different type of mop, but it can be confusing trying to work out what the best type is for each job. Good old dirt spreaders String mops have been around for many years and while materials and fitting types have...
July 2019 Firstly, there is a bit of a caveat on this info – that is often you’ll find that there have been rough floors put in the wrong areas such as floors designed to be washed down with hoses put in areas where there are no drains. This is an issue...
September 2019 Why it doesn’t work for some but is transformational for others Most production and quality managers of food processing plants are well aware of what 5S is and can tell you how it was originally developed by the Japanese as a means for improving...
August 2019 You only need to look at the MPI recall site and then search on what recalls are due to an undeclared allergen and you will get an impression that allergen management in New Zealand is indeed a problem. Obviously not all of these cases are due to...