New Features: Maintenance Management in Food Safety and More
We are proud to introduce the latest series of enhancements to the Icicle food production management system, including ongoing improvements in Occupational Health & Safety as well as Maintenance Management features. Thanks to the great feedback we get from Icicle users, we have also made some adjustments to make your jobs easier with things like […]
3 Questions to Ask Before Buying Food Safety ERP Software
It wasn’t so long ago that the standard for the industry was paper binders. Today, the range and quality of technology solutions is wide enough that most people don’t know what to look for, or what makes one software solution stand out in comparison to another. So what makes the difference when it comes to […]
New Features: Automatic Mass Balance Calculations and More
Starting off the new year on a good foot, we are pleased to announce the following new feature releases that improve recall management with mass balance calculations, occupational health and safety capabilities, and user management. Mass Balance Calculations When was it released? December 28 2016 What does it do? Say you have flour as an […]
3 More Lessons from 2016’s Biggest Recalls (Part 3)
Estimated Reading Time: 6 minutes Last week, we looked at some of the major recalls of 2016 with a focus on complex supply chain management in part 2 of this series. Saving the worst for last, an analysis of last year’s recalls cannot exclude the companies below nor the critical lessons their mistakes revealed. Taking […]
2 More Lessons from 2016’s Biggest Recalls (Part 2)
Estimated reading time: 5 minutes Last week, we took a look at some recalls last year that were massive in scale, both in quantity of product recalled and geographic area. This week, we take a closer look at some of the more complicated recalls of the year: those that involve ingredients that were then used […]
3 Lessons from 2016’s Biggest Recalls (Part 1)
Estimated Reading Time: 6 minutes The only good thing about recalls is that other food companies can learn from the mistakes of others. We’ve written before about the huge impact of recalls on the entire industry, let alone the general public. But 2016 was a fascinating year for learning, so we’ve put together a closer […]
New Features: Simplify Operations and Expand Opportunities
At Icicle Technologies, we are always innovating and bringing new benefits to our community of users. Not only do we work to make Icicle better, but we listen to you to solve your problems and make work — and life — easier. Check out twelve of the recently released features, including enhanced Certificate of Analysis […]
What Does Inventory Control Have To Do With Food Safety?
The announcement of our new inventory control feature brings with it a particular brand of satisfaction. It’s one of those features that grew as a natural extension of Icicle, strongly backed by user request, and pushing the boundaries of what Icicle can do beyond food safety management. Imagine you are receiving a shipment. With our […]
How Food Safety Technology Can Cut your Insurance Costs
Chocolate-maker Mars recently ordered a recall of products in 55 countries after a customer in Germany found pieces of plastic in a Snickers bar. The company traced the issue back to its factory in the Netherlands and recalled all five of the products manufactured in that facility. The recall will no doubt present Mars with […]