Grocery Outlet Enlists iFoodDS for FSMA 204 Traceability Compliance
Grocery Outlet (NASDAQ: GO) has partnered with iFoodDS to implement traceability software for FSMA 204 compliance. The Food Traceability Final Rule requires businesses to maintain detailed recordkeeping for certain foods to enable faster identification and removal of potentially contaminated products from the market.
Through this collaboration, Grocery Outlet will utilize iFoodDS' traceability platform to efficiently capture, store, and share required data. The platform is designed to be scalable and flexible, allowing integration with existing systems to reduce costs and operational complexity. Steve Wilson, Chief Purchasing Officer at Grocery Outlet, emphasized the company's commitment to food safety and transparency, while iFoodDS' Chief Traceability Officer Andrew Kennedy highlighted their dedication to providing cost-effective compliance solutions.
Grocery Outlet (NASDAQ: GO) ha collaborato con iFoodDS per implementare un software di tracciabilità in conformità con FSMA 204. La Regola Finale sulla Tracciabilità Alimentare richiede alle aziende di mantenere registrazioni dettagliate per determinati alimenti, al fine di consentire un'identificazione più rapida e la rimozione dal mercato di prodotti potenzialmente contaminati.
Grazie a questa collaborazione, Grocery Outlet utilizzerà la piattaforma di tracciabilità di iFoodDS per acquisire, archiviare e condividere in modo efficiente i dati richiesti. La piattaforma è progettata per essere scalabile e flessibile, permettendo l'integrazione con i sistemi esistenti per ridurre costi e complessità operative. Steve Wilson, Chief Purchasing Officer di Grocery Outlet, ha sottolineato l'impegno dell'azienda verso la sicurezza alimentare e la trasparenza, mentre Andrew Kennedy, Chief Traceability Officer di iFoodDS, ha evidenziato la loro dedizione a offrire soluzioni di conformità economiche ed efficaci.
Grocery Outlet (NASDAQ: GO) se ha asociado con iFoodDS para implementar un software de trazabilidad que cumpla con FSMA 204. La Regla Final de Trazabilidad Alimentaria exige que las empresas mantengan registros detallados de ciertos alimentos para permitir una identificación más rápida y la retirada del mercado de productos potencialmente contaminados.
A través de esta colaboración, Grocery Outlet utilizará la plataforma de trazabilidad de iFoodDS para capturar, almacenar y compartir de manera eficiente los datos requeridos. La plataforma está diseñada para ser escalable y flexible, permitiendo la integración con sistemas existentes para reducir costos y complejidad operativa. Steve Wilson, Director de Compras de Grocery Outlet, destacó el compromiso de la empresa con la seguridad alimentaria y la transparencia, mientras que Andrew Kennedy, Director de Trazabilidad de iFoodDS, resaltó su dedicación a proporcionar soluciones de cumplimiento rentables.
Grocery Outlet (NASDAQ: GO)는 FSMA 204 준수를 위해 iFoodDS와 협력하여 추적성 소프트웨어를 도입했습니다. 식품 추적성 최종 규칙은 특정 식품에 대해 자세한 기록 보관을 요구하여 잠재적으로 오염된 제품을 시장에서 더 신속하게 식별하고 제거할 수 있도록 합니다.
이번 협력을 통해 Grocery Outlet은 iFoodDS의 추적성 플랫폼을 활용하여 필요한 데이터를 효율적으로 수집, 저장 및 공유할 예정입니다. 이 플랫폼은 확장 가능하고 유연하게 설계되어 기존 시스템과 통합하여 비용과 운영 복잡성을 줄일 수 있습니다. Grocery Outlet의 구매 총괄 책임자 Steve Wilson은 식품 안전과 투명성에 대한 회사의 의지를 강조했으며, iFoodDS의 추적성 책임자 Andrew Kennedy는 비용 효율적인 준수 솔루션 제공에 대한 헌신을 강조했습니다.
Grocery Outlet (NASDAQ : GO) s'est associé à iFoodDS pour mettre en place un logiciel de traçabilité conforme à la FSMA 204. La règle finale sur la traçabilité alimentaire exige que les entreprises tiennent des registres détaillés pour certains aliments afin de permettre une identification plus rapide et le retrait du marché des produits potentiellement contaminés.
Grâce à cette collaboration, Grocery Outlet utilisera la plateforme de traçabilité d'iFoodDS pour capturer, stocker et partager efficacement les données requises. La plateforme est conçue pour être évolutive et flexible, permettant une intégration avec les systèmes existants afin de réduire les coûts et la complexité opérationnelle. Steve Wilson, directeur des achats chez Grocery Outlet, a souligné l'engagement de l'entreprise en faveur de la sécurité alimentaire et de la transparence, tandis qu'Andrew Kennedy, directeur de la traçabilité chez iFoodDS, a mis en avant leur dévouement à fournir des solutions de conformité économiques.
Grocery Outlet (NASDAQ: GO) hat sich mit iFoodDS zusammengeschlossen, um eine Rückverfolgbarkeitssoftware zur Einhaltung von FSMA 204 einzuführen. Die endgültige Regel zur Lebensmittelsicherheit verlangt von Unternehmen, detaillierte Aufzeichnungen für bestimmte Lebensmittel zu führen, um eine schnellere Identifizierung und Entfernung potenziell kontaminierter Produkte vom Markt zu ermöglichen.
Durch diese Zusammenarbeit wird Grocery Outlet die Rückverfolgbarkeitsplattform von iFoodDS nutzen, um die erforderlichen Daten effizient zu erfassen, zu speichern und zu teilen. Die Plattform ist skalierbar und flexibel gestaltet, sodass sie in bestehende Systeme integriert werden kann, um Kosten und operative Komplexität zu reduzieren. Steve Wilson, Chief Purchasing Officer bei Grocery Outlet, betonte das Engagement des Unternehmens für Lebensmittelsicherheit und Transparenz, während Andrew Kennedy, Chief Traceability Officer von iFoodDS, ihre Verpflichtung zur Bereitstellung kosteneffizienter Compliance-Lösungen hervorhob.
- Implementation of FSMA 204 compliance system enhances food safety standards
- Platform integration with existing systems helps reduce operational costs
- Enhanced supply chain visibility and transparency
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Grocery Outlet's FSMA 204 compliance solution prioritizes operational efficiency while meeting regulatory requirements, with minimal disruption to existing systems.
Grocery Outlet's implementation of iFoodDS' traceability software addresses the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) 204 compliance requirements that establish specific recordkeeping standards for food handling businesses. This regulatory mandate aims to accelerate the identification and removal of potentially contaminated products from the market—a critical capability in the grocery sector.
The strategic value of this implementation lies in how it's being executed. Rather than developing a proprietary system, Grocery Outlet has opted for a specialized solution that integrates with existing systems. This approach demonstrates prudent resource allocation, allowing the company to maintain its focus on its core extreme-value retail model while addressing regulatory requirements.
From an operational perspective, iFoodDS' platform offers flexibility in data capture, storage, and sharing methodologies. The solution's ability to leverage data from existing systems should minimize implementation disruption and reduce operational complexity—critical factors for maintaining efficiency in the thin-margin grocery business.
For a value retailer like Grocery Outlet, the emphasis on cost-effectiveness in regulatory compliance aligns with their overall business strategy. While all food retailers must comply with FSMA 204, the implementation approach can impact operational efficiency and cost structure. The company's choice of a solution that specifically reduces "costs and operational complexity" indicates a consistent focus on their extreme-value positioning.
The Food Traceability Final Rule, FSMA 204, establishes traceability recordkeeping requirements for businesses that manufacture, process, pack, or hold certain foods to facilitate faster identification and rapid removal of potentially contaminated food from the market. Through this partnership, Grocery Outlet will leverage iFoodDS' traceability platform to efficiently capture, store, and share required data, ensuring compliance while enhancing supply chain visibility.
"At Grocery Outlet, we are committed to maintaining the highest standards of food safety and transparency," said Steve Wilson, Chief Purchasing Officer at Grocery Outlet. "Working with iFoodDS, we are equipping our business and our supplier network with a scalable, flexible solution that streamlines compliance with FSMA 204, ensuring the integrity of our food supply."
The iFoodDS traceability platform, purpose-built for FSMA 204 compliance, offers multiple options for capturing, storing and sharing required data. By enabling companies like Grocery Outlet and its supplier partners to leverage data from their existing systems, the iFoodDS solution reduces costs and operational complexity.
"We are excited to support Grocery Outlet in their FSMA 204 compliance journey," said Andrew Kennedy, Chief Traceability Officer at iFoodDS. "As the leading traceability platform, we are committed to providing flexible, cost-effective solutions that simplify regulatory compliance for Grocery Outlet and its suppliers. Together, we are paving the way for a more connected and transparent food supply chain."
About iFoodDS
iFoodDS offers connected traceability, quality, and food safety solutions, making it easier to deliver wholesome, fresh, high-quality products to consumers. iFoodDS solutions help enterprises gain visibility and insight into their supply chains, transform inspection processes, reduce food waste, and optimize inventory quality. Its consulting subsidiary, New Era Partners, helps enterprises navigate the complexities of FDA's Food Traceability Rule, FSMA 204, to smooth the path to compliance.
Learn more about the iFoodDS FSMA 204 compliance solution by visiting www.ifoodds.com.
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