Elements of A Successful Traceability System

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Elements of A Successful Traceability System

• Nick Travaglio
• Jennie-O Turkey Store
• Corporate QA Engineer

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Elements of the System

• Tracks All of the Process Inputs
• Raw Materials and Packaging
• Provides Accountability Through the Process
• of Units Produced
• Date/Time
• Lot Code on Product
• Finished Case Code for Distribution Tracking

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Elements of the System

• Supplier Cooperation
• Know your suppliers and their traceability
  systems
• Legible Lot Codes
• Minimize of Lot Codes on an In-bound Pallet

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Elements of the System

• Easy To Access Information
• Record Retention
• File of Daily Production Records
• Good Production Cut-offs
• Practice FIFO principles
• Understand Rework Process Flows and Track use of
  Rework Materials

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Model Traceability System

• Product Sub Sandwich
• Ingredients Hoagie Bun
• Turkey Ham, Salami and Breast from
  Jennie-O
• Cheese
• Condiment Packs
• Plastic Overwrap

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Model Traceability

• For the days run of sandwiches, capture the
  following information
• Sandwiches produced
• Total Number by Item Code
• Lot Code of Production
• Lot Numbers Used for Each Raw Material Input
• Bread
• Meat
• Cheese
• Condiment Packs
• Packaging Supplies

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Model Traceability

• Ensure each case is coded with
• Finished Good Item Number
• Lot Code of Production
• Assemble all paperwork
• Create a daily file for each item run
• Maintain on file for minimum one year
• Include outbound shipping records also

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