Alliance Group
“Through InformationLeader we’ve got instant reporting – that means compliance is happy……..” Stu Brown Technical Manager, Alliance Meat Processors What was the situation? Alliance had been previously utilising a Scottish based QA system with limited user access per site, but it was not equipped to analyse and report on the data contained within the application. With the demonstration of InformationLeader to the site decision makers the analysis and reporting capability of the application became clear and their ability to enhance...
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“[Ecowize has] made a bold investment in the best information management system we could find - InformationLeader ……..” Brett Osrin, Managing Director of Ecowize Ecowize is a leading provider of specialist outsourced cleaning services in South Africa, New ZealandandAustralia. Ecowize focuses on providing highly customised cleaning solutions to the food manufacturing and processing industry at competitive prices. Ecowize has recently chosen to implement a total quality management system to realise their vision to be the preferred...
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“From a document management point of view, InformationLeader has provided significant positive benefits to the organisation……..” Kim Jorgensen Quality Systems Manager, Golden Circle What was the situation? Based in Northgate, Brisbane, the Golden Circle main manufacturing operation is large and diverse. Over 850 farmer shareholders supply over 120,000 tonnes of fruit and vegetables every year to the factory for processing. Over the past several years, Golden Circle has invested extensively into its operations. Part of Golden...
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“This has revolutionised the meat industry……..” Jon Hayes Managing Director, Norvic Food Processors What was the situation? Jon Hayes has been the General Manager at Norvic for 5 years. Prior to this he worked with AQIS for 15 years. Working on both sides of the red meat industry fence, he has a good understanding of the regulatory framework Australia works in and the large amount of paperwork required to satisfy this level of regulation. The Norvic Processing plant is a complex site with 15 processing areas that need to be...
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“InformationLeader means we can spend more time on the floor instead of being stuck in the office ……..” Neville Hensel, Operations Manager, Norvic Food Processors What was the situation? Prior to the use of InformationLeader, Neville describes the main challenge in using a paper based QA system being the traceability of forms to identify trends and when required to rectify an issue in the processing line. This is achieved through the use of mobile hand held computers (web tablets) that allow the entire processing chain to...
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Interview with: Clinton Reeve IT & Technical Manager NZ Lamb Packers What was the situation? As Technical Manager for the NZ Lambpackers site, Clinton Reeve saw a gap in the site’s ability to monitor and control the process line on a daily basis. InformationLeader was developed by Theta Technologies to provide an electronic solution to the capturing, relaying, and reporting of data captured within a processing line. Since its installation, Clinton has been able to see significant benefits in many of the process operations of the...
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“This system is foolproof……..” Steve Crook, QA Manager, Radfords What was the situation? The large amount of paperwork required to fulfill his job role was the major challenge to affect Steve Crook’s role as the QA Manager at Radfords. Utilising a paper based quality assurance system meant much time bogged down doing paperwork and a long protracted process in order to fix faults from the processing line. Similarly, a large amount of time was needed to generate management reporting requirements. Since the implementation of...
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“The InformationLeader technology has made the lives of my QA team much easier……..” Rob Radford, General Manager, Radfords What was the situation? Radfords & Sons was established in 1946 and has been managed by Rob Radford for the last 20 years after taking over from his father. The operation turns over approximately $24 million per year and processes approximately 60,000 cattle and 100,000 sheep and lambs on an annual basis. It is one of the few holders of an organic meat license in Australia. When speaking on the industry, Rob...
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Interview with: John Signal General Manager Venison Packers What was the situation? Venison Packers is a toll processor located in Fielding, New Zealand. Venison Packers resides at the same site as Lamb Packers and as General Manager, John Signal is responsible for all activities at both sites. The New Zealand meat industry operates in a highly regulated environment and compliance is a key function of any site. InformationLeader was developed by Theta Technologies to provide an electronic solution to the capturing, relaying, and...
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“I would recommend this without hesitation to anyone wanting to move their company into the 21st century……..” Alistair Baker, QA Manager, WAMMCO International What was the situation? The Australian red meat industry is one of the most highly regulated in the country, requiring a large amount of paperwork in order to comply with numerous audits carried out by the regulatory authorities. InformationLeader was introduced at WAMMCO to provide an electronic system to manage the Quality Assurance process of the site. Information recorded at...
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