Food Safety and Traceability: Key Takeaways and Statistics from Aberdeen Group's Research

Strategic Insights -

Aberdeen Group, in association with Pilgrim Software, Inc., has released a study on "Food Safety and Traceability: Keeping Consumers Happy and Healthy." The research examines how Best-in-Class food manufacturers collaborate with suppliers, gain intelligence on Quality metrics, and produce compliant products to reduce the impact of food safety incidents, lower recalls, and improve customer experience.

Key Takeaways:

  • Food Safety is a critical issue in the industry, and Aberdeen Group's research highlights the importance of traceability and closed-loop quality management as key technology enablers.
  • Best-in-Class organizations are using Enterprise Quality Management Systems to build quality and compliance into all processes, from raw materials to distribution and point of consumption.
  • Top manufacturers are automating data collection, establishing role-based visibility, and investing in technology across the overall technology stack to improve product and process traceability.
  • Companies that focus on ensuring customer satisfaction through a comprehensive food safety and traceability program will reap the rewards of greater efficiency, lower cost, and improved on-time and complete shipments.
  • Organizations that do not prioritize food safety and traceability risk being at a competitive disadvantage and missing out on benefits such as 98% on-time and complete shipments, 89% Overall Equipment Effectiveness rate, 99% production compliance, and a two-hour track and trace response time.

Statistics:

  • 98% on-time and complete shipments for organizations prioritizing food safety and traceability
  • 89% Overall Equipment Effectiveness rate for Best-in-Class organizations
  • 99% production compliance for companies implementing comprehensive food safety and traceability programs
  • Two-hour track and trace response time for organizations with robust food safety and traceability systems
  • 30,000+ companies queried by Aberdeen Group in the past two years to inform research and market intelligence

Sources:

  • Aberdeen Group, through its cooperation with Pilgrim Software, Inc.
  • Pilgrim Software, Inc.
  • Frost & Sullivan (2007 & 2008 North American Enterprise Compliance & Quality Management Company of the Year)
  • Aberdeen.com
  • www.pilgrimsoftware.com
  • NewsRx.com