Determining ROI for Hygienic Design Upgrades:
Balancing GMP Compliance and Budget
About this webinar
Navigating the balance between regulatory compliance and budget constraints is essential when considering upgrades to hygienic designs in food and beverage facilities. Overlooking deficiencies in sanitary design due to cost concerns can result in far more significant issues down the line, such as product recalls and even plant closures.
In this webinar, the expert speakers will explore how good manufacturing practice (GMP) regulations impact various design elements in a food plant and help identify cost-effective upgrades for facilities. Although not every company can afford top-tier designs, it is crucial to make informed choices that enhance food safety and operational efficiency.
The speakers will discuss how to select appropriate upgrades and build a compelling business case that demonstrates return on investment (ROI) for management approval. By the end of the session, attendees will be equipped to confidently recommend hygienic design upgrades that not only comply with regulations but also deliver long-term value for organizations.
Register for this webinar to understand how to navigate GMP compliance, budget constraints and building a strong business case for hygienic design upgrades for food manufacturing plants.
Who should attend
- Operations
- Facility or Plant Managers
- Quality Assurance
- Engineering
- Food Safety
- Maintenance
- Owners or CEOs
What you will learn
- How to match specific GMP regulations with different levels of hygienic design
- Real-world examples of common facility issues and the associated regulatory risks
- Methods for calculating the hidden costs of maintaining substandard conditions
- Strategies for presenting cost-effective upgrade options
Featured Speakers
Kara Scherer, PCQI
Kara Scherer is the Head of Food Safety at Dennis Group, the largest global food and beverage design firm. With a BS in Microbiology and a minor in Biochemistry & Molecular Biology from Pennsylvania State University, Kara brings a strong scientific background to her role.
At Dennis Group, she oversees regulatory support and ensures sanitary design compliance across various design-build projects, adhering to state, federal and international food safety regulations. Her expertise extends to providing specialized services such as FSPCA certificate trainings for Food Safety and Defense Plans.
Prior to joining Dennis Group, Kara held key Quality Assurance roles in fluid milk, ice cream and fresh bakery manufacturing, where she successfully implemented innovative, cost-effective food safety programs and guided plants through numerous audits. Kara’s work has supported many major global food manufacturing brands.
Partner for this event
Dennis Group
Dennis Group is a global design-build firm providing integrated design, engineering, procurement, and construction management services exclusively to the food and beverage industry. Ranked the largest food and beverage design firm for ten-years running by Engineering News Record, Dennis Group excels at planning and executing fast-track, complex, large-scale projects for industrial manufacturers. For more information or to learn about career opportunities visit www.dennisgroup.com.