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Cybersecurity

Smart phones on the plant floor: How secure are they?

Smart phones help key operators stay up to date on process and maintenance information, but should personal or company-supplied devices be employed?

Wayne Labs

January 2, 2019

Smart phones can be an asset on the plant floor, letting operators look at current plant data and make intelligent decisions. But, should personal devices be checked at the door, and are they a potential risk for cyberattacks?

FSMA

Why Documentation is Vital to FSMA Compliance

With FDA inspections underway, you’ll want to be sure your plant is following rules and regulations.

Dr. Elis Owens

May 31, 2018

Nearly as important as doing the right things is documenting the who, what, when and where of your food safety processes.

Food Safety

What's the best way to deal with cell phones on the plant floor?

What to consider when deciding and setting up plant policies on cell phones.

Richard F. Stier

October 17, 2016

Richard F. Stier argues that factories should ban cell phones almost everywhere.

TECH FLASH

A writer’s guide to documenting procedures

A systematic approach is all you need to keep your writing process on track.

Scott J. Glaser

April 26, 2016

It’s in your best interest to make your organization’s written procedures as robust as possible.

BRC publishes revised global standard for food safety

Jeremy Gerrard

January 7, 2015

The British Retail Consortium has published has published the seventh issue of the BRC Global Standard for Food Safety, recognized internationally as a standard for good manufacturing practices in food, packaging, storage and distribution as well as consumer products.