Opportunity
The Malur ITC plant, which manufactures noodles, pasta, and vermicelli, faced the challenge of aligning its infrastructure with the latest food safety and hygienic engineering standards. Although the plant is smaller compared to its counterparts, there was a clear need to audit the existing factory facilities for compliance. This project aimed to conduct an in-depth assessment of the current infrastructure, identifying areas that required upgrading to meet food safety and hygienic standards. PMG was engaged to provide engineering services for this assessment, with the primary goal of conceptualizing the necessary upgrades and preparing a high-level cost estimate for the proposed improvements. The project’s outcome was to equip the plant’s management with a clear, phased action plan that prioritized infrastructure improvements, ensuring the plant’s long-term compliance with food safety standards.
Solution
PMG’s approach included a comprehensive engineering audit of the existing plant infrastructure. The scope of work involved:
• Assessment of Compliance: Thorough evaluation of the plant’s current infrastructure with respect to food safety and hygienic engineering standards.
• Conceptualization of Upgrades: Development of a high-level conceptual plan for the plant’s upgrade to comply with food safety regulations.
• Prioritization Framework: Categorizing improvements into three key priorities—Fundamentals (necessary), Basics (strongly recommended), and Good to Have (optional)—to facilitate a phased approach to upgrading the infrastructure.
• Actionable Plan: The final deliverable included a structured list of improvement points for each category, allowing the plant’s management team to make informed decisions on which upgrades to implement first.
Outcome
The project successfully provided a clear and actionable roadmap for upgrading the plant’s infrastructure to meet food safety and hygienic engineering standards. PMG’s comprehensive engineering assessment enabled the plant to identify key areas for improvement and prioritize them effectively. The prioritization framework, which categorized improvements into Fundamentals, Basics, and Good to Have, allowed the management team to take a phased approach, ensuring that the most critical upgrades were implemented first.
The plant higher management acknowledged the importance, leading to immediate action on the necessary upgrades. This collaborative approach not only facilitated management buy-in but also ensured the plant’s compliance with food safety regulations. As a result, in future, the plant shall significantly enhance towards plant's infrastructure upgradation, positioning it for long-term sustainability and food safety assurance.
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