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Maya Allunario
Maya Allunario
Industry Analyst

Maya is an industry analyst focused on the manufacturing and warehousing sectors for Intertek Alchemy. She examines emerging workforce trends and best practices in employee training, safety, and operational efficiency, translating complex insights into actionable strategies for employers.

Posts by Maya Allunario

Training

Evaluation checklist: How to choose training software for food manufacturing

Choosing training software for food manufacturing brings challenges generic platforms are not built to handle. This checklist helps you identify what to look for in training software that supports compliance, multilingual teams, on the floor training, and audit readiness.

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Training

Supervisor quick guide: How to deliver effective group training

Supervisors are under pressure to make training stick without slowing operations. This guide shows how to lead group training that strengthens understanding and drives consistent performance on the floor.

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Compliance Food Safety Training Workplace Safety

Is your food manufacturing training program built to hold up in practice?

Optimize your manufacturing training programs with our 2026 checklist. Improve worker safety, audit compliance, and operational efficiency on the frontline.

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Training

What 2025 Taught Manufacturers and Why 2026 Must Be Different

2025 proved that training completion does not guarantee performance on the floor. In 2026, manufacturers who close the behavior gap will turn learning into measurable results.

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Operations

The Hidden Gap in Packaging Sustainability

Recyclable and compostable packaging gets the spotlight, but it is only one part of sustainability. What happens inside the facility matters just as much as what goes out the door.

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Training

Boost Productivity in Manufacturing with Better Visual Work Instructions

Visual work instructions are the key to consistency and productivity in manufacturing. When employees can see exactly what “right” looks like, they work safer, faster, and with fewer errors.

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Training

Client Spotlight: LSG Sky Chefs Takes Flight with Scalable, Streamlined Training

Behind every in-flight meal lies a world of precision, logistics, and safety. LSG Sky Chefs relies on the Alchemy Training System to keep their global workforce consistent, compliant, and audit ready.

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Compliance

Are You Ready for an Unannounced Audit?

Unannounced audits are becoming increasingly common and most facilities aren’t ready. Even minor gaps in training or documentation can create major risks.

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Training

5 Signs Your Facility Needs a Modern LMS

Many facilities still rely on outdated training methods that create compliance risks and limit workforce growth. Upgrading to a modern LMS can streamline tracking, reinforce learning, and deliver role-specific training that boosts safety, efficiency, and productivity.

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Operations

Closing the GAPS for Improvement: Go See, Ask, Pause, Study

Creating a culture of continuous improvement starts with how leaders engage their teams. The GAPS framework offers a practical approach to strengthen communication, cultivate problem-solving, and drive lasting growth.

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