Teams are used every day to accomplish tasks that cannot be effectively completed by an individual. Teams combine multiple backgrounds, ideas, and visions to strengthen the approach to a specific subject. A team broadens expectations and capabilities by bringing multiple viewpoints and ideas to the table. After all, more minds truly are better than one.
In any given food facility you will find a number of teams, including HACCP, food safety, occupational safety, and quality. Food defense is no exception. The team should be used to assess, implement, and manage various security components at the facility. The development of a food defense program is too important to assign to one individual with one background.
If an individual develops such a rigid food defense program that it hinders or stops production, employees will disregard it to ensure that productioncontinues to run efficiently. If this occurs, the facility will not have a successful food defense program. Using several team members ensures that the day-to-day operations of the facility are not hindered. The team approach is vital in all phases, but especially in the development of food defense programs.
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