Solving your training needs.
For an added insight to the impact SISTEM® has on your industry, you will find a list of our white papers below. Our white papers are intended to be an educational resource for information you may not have time to research and how SISTEM can help solve the training needs associated with these topics.
White Papers
Solving the ROI Equation
Food companies need to train their employees for a variety of reasons in order to protect themselves from financial harm due to costly recalls and market withdrawals of contaminated food. Recalls and the accompanying lawsuits can cost food companies from tens to hundreds of millions of dollars. Because front-line employees are in the best position to prevent accidents and minimize hazards, regular and thorough training of employees represents a wise investment for food companies. Rather than viewing training as a cost that cuts into the bottom line and reduces productivity, companies should realize that proper training can provide a substantial ROI. Read more »
Preventive Controls & Record Keeping: Complying with FSMA
The Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA), signed into law by President Barack Obama in January 2011, represents major changes in food safety oversight. It requires the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to take a more proactive approach against contamination, forcing companies to have better preventive measures in place. Read more »
Understanding OSHA’s New Focus
While many OSHA regulations have been in place for decades, specific workforce and training requirements have significantly evolved. In 2010, OSHA will implement stricter enforcements, and thus companies must pay close attention to their training process to ensure compliance and mitigate risks. Read more »
Applying HACCP Principles to Production Worker Training
No HACCP plan can be considered complete or successful without thorough and on-going employee training - training that is fully integrated into a company’s operations. Learn more about the advantages to treating ineffective training as a production hazard Critical Control Point. Read more »
Leveraging SISTEM® to Meet GFSI Standards
Pressure is mounting on food processors and manufacturers to quickly comply with stronger safety standards, such as those benchmarked by the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI). Included in the initiative are strict training requirements that focus on a higher degree of food safety education and thorough documentation. Read more »
Training Today’s Workforce with Tomorrow’s Technology
The emergence of a new style of “high-tech” training now affords companies a creative, effective way to implement training via hand-held remotes for classes of all sizes, while efficiently providing valuable documentation of the results. Read more »
“It’s interactive, it’s entertaining, and most importantly, it’s documented. Ultimately, the consumer benefits from a safer, more wholesome product.”
Joe Harris, Southwest Meat Association
Executive Director
