Implementing ISO 9001 in Food Manufacturing
Want to build a loyal customer base in the food industry? It all begins with your ability to deliver consistent, high-quality products to your customers. From taste and texture to packaging, consumers expect a
What Does ISO Certification Mean and Why Does Being ISO Certified Matter?
A quality management system is make or break for any manufacturing company. Your customers need to know that your organization’s products and services will consistently meet their specific requirements and needs. With this quality-oriented
How to Prepare for a Food Safety Audit
The impact of foodborne illness is staggering, with foodsafety.gov estimating 48 million people getting sick each year, and as many as 3,000 resulting deaths. It's an unfortunate statistic, but one that is almost entirely preventable
Why Choose Manex as Your ISO 9001 Consultant?
In the highly competitive world of manufacturing, organizations must constantly seek new ways to improve their operations. Thankfully, the ISO 9001 standard for quality management systems was created to help organizations do just that.The world’s
How to Conduct a Successful Kaizen Event
There’s an old saying, “If you’re not getting better, you’re getting worse”. While simple, that common saying perfectly encapsulates the philosophy of Kaizen. Kaizen is a Japanese philosophy built around the idea of striving
The Importance of an Exit Strategy for Manufacturers & Distributors
A recent business article estimates that nearly 125,000 manufacturing companies are owned by the baby boomer generation. As that generation nears retirement, decisions are looming about how they will handle the turnover in leadership.
Why Every Manufacturing Business Needs a Sales and Marketing Agency
Does a lack of fresh leads for your manufacturing company keep you up at night? If so, you’re not alone. In fact, it's no secret that competition in the manufacturing industry is extremely fierce.
What Are the 5 Principles Used in Lean Manufacturing?
Are inefficiencies and waste leaving your manufacturing process feeling less like a flowing river, and more like a wild roller coaster? What if there was a way for your organization to reduce production time,
What is Continual Improvement in ISO 9001?
Imagine a business has reached the pinnacle of their industry by producing consistent, high quality products that their customers rave about. Would they hold their position by maintaining the status quo? Or would their
What is Standard Work?
Imagine a manufacturing environment where production suddenly stops due to an equipment malfunction. The veteran operator, who has seen this issue before and knows exactly how to fix the problem, is unavailable - in
ISO 9001 vs AS9100 for the Aerospace And Defense Industry
In our last blog post we took an in depth look at how ISO 9001, the international standard for quality management systems, helps aerospace and defense companies achieve consistency and compliance. While ISO 9001
How Can ISO 9001 Help Aerospace and Defense Companies?
Quality management systems play a crucial role in ensuring that products of all kinds are safe and reliable. While quality is essential in any industry, it takes on even greater importance in the aerospace
A Deeper Look Into Quality Assurance vs. Quality Control in Manufacturing
Imagine that you’ve purchased a brand-new car. You’re thrilled with your new purchase, but as you drive it off the lot, you try to brake at the stop light. Nothing happens, and you go careening
Best Practices of Food Manufacturing Hygiene Standards
For companies in the food manufacturing industry, adhering to hygiene standards is perhaps one of the greatest responsibilities that an organization has. Neglecting food industry standards around hygiene in your facility is a literal
Food Safety in Manufacturing: Guidelines, Tips, & Best Practices
Whether we’re shopping for groceries or eating at our favorite restaurants, we often take for granted that the foods we eat are safe for consumption. But keeping food safety in manufacturing a top priority