Does your Supply Chain impact Product Quality?

Ensuring proper storage, handling, and transportation is crucial to maintaining food quality by preserving its flavour, color, texture, nutrients, and packaging integrity.

5 Key Steps for Distribution Quality Management

Analyse Supply Chain Stress Factors
Understand the potential stresses a product and its packaging may encounter as they move through the supply chain. These may include:

Transportation methods (e.g., road, air, sea).
Storage conditions (temperature, humidity, oxygen levels).
Environmental exposures (altitude, vibration, stacking methods).
Time spent at each stage.

Create a Supply Chain Map

Develop a comprehensive supply chain map detailing:

Each stage from manufacturing to retail.
Transportation types and hand-offs.
Specific storage and environmental conditions at each point

Assess Product Performance

Test how your product performs under anticipated supply chain conditions. This evaluation ensures that the product remains intact and meets quality standards upon reaching the consumer.

Identify Critical Control Points

For every product and packaging combination, identify control points for storage, handling, and transportation. These controls ensure that the product consistently matches the original design intent.

Standardise Procedures Across the Supply Chain

Implement clear, standardised guidelines for everyone interacting with the product. This ensures consistency and accountability at every touchpoint.

By adopting these measures, you can optimise the supply chain and deliver products that meet quality expectations, enhancing customer satisfaction and trust.Bottom of Form

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