6 Ways Data-Driven Food ERP Systems Help Optimize Operational Costs
Icicle’s Food ERP software provides real-time monitoring of the food processing supply chain, delivering a constant stream of information with actionable insights for food and cannabis producers. We’ve written recently on the ways that automation technology like Icicle can help food and cannabis companies fight the COVID-19 pandemic; in this article, we will go over […]
Automate Traceability with Icicle’s Enhanced Track and Trace
Traceability – the ability to track and trace all your ingredients, materials, and packaging. coming into your facility, and all your products going out – has become a new game with the advent of more sophisticated technologies and increased regulatory oversight. As such, traceability is no longer just the concern of your food safety coordinator, […]
The Advantages of ERP and IoT for Food Production Management
Whether you’ve been in food production for decades or are just starting out, you know that if one component of your business starts to lag, the entire operation suffers. One of the proven ways to keep on top of your business and generate success is by using the right food manufacturing software. Don’t settle for […]
5 Questions to Ask Before Buying Food Production Management Software
The options for food production management software vary in capability and price. It can be overwhelming to research and decide which program will be the best fit for your business. We’ve put together five questions that are important to consider when choosing food production management software. Can You Create and Maintain Food Safety Programs? The […]
Why Your Food Safety Software Needs Laboratory Management
With Laboratory Management, respond to incidents, improve safety, and feel confident during audits through integrated organization and real-time safety alerts. Icicle’s Laboratory Management feature helps companies achieve a higher level of compliance and confidence with their food safety programs. Every food producer needs to conduct testing to detect pathogenic bacteria on surfaces, test air and […]
In Food Safety Tech: Automation is Happening
For the second time in just a few short weeks, Icicle creator Steven Burton was featured in Food Safety Tech magazine’s FST Soapbox for an article on the necessity of automation for the food industry. This editorial follow’s February’s piece on the potential of blockchain technology to enable FSVP compliance and achieve greater traceability (in […]
The Technology Behind Automated Vendor Management
Contamination recalls from the U.S Food and Drug Administration (FDA) surged by an unprecedented 167% over the first half of 2016. This rise is largely attributed to tighter regulations and technological advances but also reflects the realities of our increasingly complex and interconnected food chain. As many of last year’s recalls illustrate, a single defective […]
In Automation World: Food Safety for the 21st Century
Stephanie Neil from Automation World wrote a great piece this week about food safety in the 21st century, focusing on increasing regulations and challenges for compliance. When it comes to allergens and adulteration, she turned to Icicle to explain how technology has evolved to meet the needs of the industry. The article also highlighted several […]
On GFSR: Improving Food Safety on Farms with Big Data
Icicle creator and food safety expert Steven Burton was featured in a guest blog on Global Food Safety Resource (GFSR) this week, Improving Food Safety on Farms with Big Data, following his previous guest blogs on temperature control and food safety technology and how to choose food safety software earlier this year. This week’s post […]
When Maintenance Management and Food Safety Come Together
Maintenance management plays an integral part the successful operation of any facility, ensuring product quality and maximizing productivity. Downtime for a food packaging line, for example, leads to thousands of dollars of lost revenue per hour. But Maintenance Management is also critical for any food safety plan; malfunctioning equipment or improper procedures can lead to […]