Recent advancements, trends & best practices.
As part of the evolution of training, Alchemy is dedicated to spreading the word about recent advancements, trends and best practices. The articles below are written by our team of professionals and were published in the food industry’s top publications.
Articles
Training: How Often is Enough?
With the steady influx of new employees and the execution of orientation training, existing employee training is sometimes relegated to arbitrary training dates to ensure annual training is performed prior to a specific audit event. With legislative and regulatory changes on the increase - which in turn drive operational changes - it is essential for food plants to offer not only engaged, updated training content, but also link to their training programs to operational metrics as a tool to guide plants in scheduling appropriate refresher training. Read more »
Taking QA/QC System-Wide
Fostering a company-wide food safety culture requires dedication and an eye for detail. Laura Dunn Nelson of Alchemy Systems spoke with Food Manufacturing about what it takes to transplant quality control from the office to the plant floor. Read more »
The 100% Solution to Worker Testing
Despite the consequences, some companies still do not evaluate the competence and understanding of workers' training, while others limit the requirements of passing for fear of liabilities, union contracts and possible litigation. With technology, such as SISTEM®, companies are able to train employees while tracking comprehension with immediate corrective action tools. Read more »
Food-Safety Culture Litmus Test
This article examines the importance of creating a food-safety culture and changing behavior company-wide. With this responsibility often times left to too few people, the effort can easily fall short. Read more »
A Risk-based Approach to Setting Effective Training Objectives
With industry regulations in place such as HACCP, OSHA and the new FSMA, the concept of a food safety culture is greater than ever. This article examines the different elements that are involved in successfully creating a culture of food safety such as the cooperation of all company departments in determining the food safety issues, then implementing a training program to alleviate these issues. Read more »
“What I like about SISTEM is comprehension and consistency. With SISTEM integrated testing, I know my people understand the content and critical training is delivered consistently across shifts and facilities.”
Dan Serrano, VP of HR Operations
Tyson Foods, Inc.
