Workflow software for food and packaged goods

GE Fanuc Intelligent Platforms has released Proficy Workflow for Food & Beverage/Consumer Packaged Goods. By leveraging electronic work instructions and exception management, this software solution is designed to help food and beverage and packaged goods manufacturers reduce variation in performance, cost and quality.

As a work process management software system, Proficy Workflow enables power users and domain experts to digitise manual and automated processes with one tool – capturing process, traceability and quality data across systems to reduce errors, waste and delays. Users can manage by exception, orchestrate production and achieve event-based, data-driven results. Manufacturers can also track both manual and automated processes in real time, capturing data and creating a critical infrastructure for taking immediate corrective action.

When detailed HACCP procedures and standard operating procedures (SOPs) are in place, it can be difficult to monitor compliance with them. New operators may not follow SOPs properly or systems may not be in place that record both automated and manual data. With Proficy Workflow, operators are guided through the proper procedures and their actions are recorded. The system steps operators through immediate corrective action when production problems arise.

In the event of a recall, Proficy Workflow for Food & Beverage/CPG enables the availability of historic production data on batches or lots, equipment set-up, validated calibrations, operators and more. Companies can minimise the impact of a recall and also the opportunities for having a recall in the first place by improving production processes.