When it comes to consumer products, the actual goods are not the only items that need to be managed to preserve safety of the goods. The packaging is also a factor. This industry can help to protect goods from contamination and reduce risk and liability for illness.
The globalization of markets has enabled the worldwide sourcing of ingredients for food products, which has increased the complexity of the supply chain and risk of food safety incidents. The Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) was the result of the collaboration between some of the world’s leading food safety experts from retailers, manufacturers and food service companies and a number of standards were developed. Effective and harmonized food safety systems shall manage and ensure the safety and suitability of food in each link of the supply chain.
Accounting for one of the largest sectors of any economy, the public sector is controlled by national, state, and local governments. For the United States, this includes crucial services like the military, social programs, public transportation services, infrastructure, police, and more. Keeping these services running efficiently and effectively is critical. The below standards and services offered by DQS can help maintain and improve businesses in this sector.
Many other companies and sectors are dependent on the communications industry to disseminate information and connect people. This multi-billion dollar sector relies on technologies to support it that must be tested frequently. Without proper controls and safety checks, a system or product failure could occur.
The transportation and logistics industry is very competitive, facilitating the flow of goods throughout the world. With the use of effective processes, companies can keep costs down, comply with safety requirements, and ensure customer satisfaction.
In the digital age, information assets are some of the most valuable resources for any business. Examples include: Intellectual Properties (IPs), financial information, personnel data, health care data, etc. Unfortunately, such assets are also highly vulnerable to external threats. Loss of information assets may result in declining competitive advantages, reducing customer confidence, negative brand image, and may result in a lawsuit.
The automotive industry, as a whole, represents excellent process quality, continual improvement and the power of innovation. With constant modernization and development, companies in the industry needs to ensure quality and safety to remain relevant the automotive industry and protect consumers.
Manufacturing is the largest industry we serve at DQS. With a wide variety of complex products, this industry relies heavily on processes to maintain quality and reduce the risk for products failures and recalls.
Mike Pearsall has over 38 years of professional experience in the fields of food, packaging material and animal feed production at Fortune 500 companies. He has led multiple projects in product development in those areas as well.
He is an instructor and lead auditor in the BRC and FSSC 22000 food and packaging standards; FAMI-QS and GMP+ animal feed standards and the ISCC crop sustainability standard. He is a FSMA and FSVP qualified instructor and auditor. With this expertise, Mike helps clients to understand the various food safety standards to keep the food supply chain protected.
Mike holds a Master’s Degree in both Microbiology and Brewing/Distilling.
Ashley has over 13 years of professional experience in the quality, transportation and medical industries. She has been able to utilize her previous work experience and industry contacts to assist DQS Inc. in growing the organization’s medical business line. Ashley holds a Bachelor’s of Science in Veterinary Technology and is a qualified auditor, technical reviewer and witness auditor for ISO 9001, ISO 13485 and MDSAP auditor under DAKKS and ANAB accreditation for DQS Inc. and DQS Med.
