Insights

HomeInsights

IAFP 2023 – Toronto, Canada

IAFP 2023 – Toronto, Canada

IAFP 2023 I would like to thank the organizers of the IAFP 2023 and all those who participated in the event. It was an incredible experience to share my knowledge during my discussion on Failure Prevention amongst my peers for the “How Wet is Wet...

July 23, 2023 Robert Manning author, bob manning, conference, failure prevention, foodmanufacturing, iafp, iafp2023, manning resource, public speaker, recall prevention, robert manning, toronto 0 Comments

Foundational Blocks – 10 things you can do to Prevent Adulteration – Part 1

Foundational Blocks – 10 things you can do to Prevent Adulteration – Part 1

Foundational Blocks 10 things you can do to Prevent Adulteration Part 1 Properly hire, onboard, and train all personnel who will be working in your company and provide them with the tools they need for their area of responsibility. Establish your...

June 4, 2023 Robert Manning food, prevent recalls, recall, recall advice, recall advisor, recall field guide, recall help, recall management, recall prevention, recall prevention checklists, recall prevention guide, recall prevention tasks, robert manning, robert w manning 0 Comments

How can Leaders Prevent Recalls? Get Engaged and Walk the Floor!

If there is one thing I have learned in my career, it’s the importance of spending time walking the manufacturing floor and talking with people. I was fortunate to have bosses, and managers explain the importance of this simple but effective...

May 28, 2023 Robert Manning food, prevent recalls, recall, recall advice, recall advisor, recall field guide, recall help, recall management, recall prevention, recall prevention checklists, recall prevention guide, recall prevention tasks, robert manning, robert w manning 0 Comments

If I can prevent just one recall

If I can prevent just one recall

After being asked to lead an investigation to find out what happened in a major recall and having to learn by fire, I quickly realized that there were no good resources to prepare me for what I was about to go through. Sure, there is a lot of...

May 2, 2023 Robert Manning author, prevent recalls, recall, recall advice, recall advisor, recall field guide, recall help, recall management, recall prevention, recall review, robert manning, robert w manning 0 Comments

Contingency plans and Countermeasures

Contingency plans and Countermeasures

Contingency plans and countermeasures are an invaluable part of your process in Recall Prevention. This is not a difficult process to incorporate into your system and can provide a lot of valuable information. Find out more

April 25, 2023 Robert Manning author, prevent recalls, recall, recall advice, recall advisor, recall field guide, recall help, recall management, recall prevention, robert manning, robert w manning 0 Comments

Are you insured for a Recall?

Are you insured for a Recall?

Insurance for any business is imperative and you’ll need to determine what insurance your organization needs in the event of a recall. We are all aware that lack of insurance can be extremely costly and detrimental to you and your organization...

April 15, 2023 Robert Manning author, prevent recalls, recall, recall advice, recall advisor, recall field guide, recall help, recall management, recall prevention, robert manning, robert w manning 0 Comments

In The Midst Of A Recall

In The Midst Of A Recall

In The Midst Of A Recall – The truth behind what really happens after receiving that dreaded call to initiate a recall. This book is part field manual, navigating through the pitfalls of a recall investigation and part proactive guide to...

October 20, 2021 Robert Manning author, prevent recalls, recall, recall advice, recall advisor, recall field guide, recall help, recall management, recall prevention, robert manning, robert w manning 0 Comments

What is a recall?

What is a recall?

A recall is when the manufacturer of a product asks the purchasers for its return, typically in exchange for a replacement or refund. This usually happens from an error in the production or transportation process and is identified by the...

October 19, 2021 Robert Manning author, prevent recalls, recall, recall advice, recall advisor, recall field guide, recall help, recall management, recall prevention, robert manning, robert w manning 0 Comments

Investigative Questions to Ask?

Investigative Questions to Ask?

Below is a list of questions that can be asked on the preventative side or following a quality failure, market withdrawal, or recall. These can be used in any industry and crafted for specific or unique industries. The purpose of these questions...

October 17, 2021 Robert Manning checklists, communication, food, questions to ask, recall management, recall prevention, recall prevention checklists, recall prevention guide, recall prevention tasks 0 Comments

Manning Resource LLC. Expert Consulting for the Food & Beverage Industry © 2025. All rights reserved.