Modernizing Manufacturing Risk Systems with Predictive Analytics & AI

Episode Summary:

Strong food safety programs depend on more than audits and procedures. They require teams that can recognize risks early, communicate effectively, and take action before small issues become serious problems.

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In this episode of Food Tech Talk: Supply Chain Insights from Farm to Fork, host Katy Jones, CEO of Trustwell, sits down with Campbell Mitchell of OSI Group to discuss how food manufacturers can build a more proactive approach to food safety and quality management.

Drawing on his experience managing complex operations across international markets, Campbell shares lessons about the importance of frontline accountability, clear communication, and strong food safety leadership. He explains how gaps in foreign material detection, crisis escalation, and day-to-day processes can create risks, even in organizations with established HACCP programs and GFSI-certified facilities.

Katy and Campbell also explore how technology can help food manufacturers strengthen supply chain visibility, improve traceability, and identify potential issues earlier. From connected supplier data to predictive analytics and AI-powered tools, the conversation examines how better information can support faster decisions, more effective corrective actions, and stronger collaboration across facilities.

Throughout the discussion, Campbell emphasizes the role of people in building a lasting food safety culture. By combining frontline expertise, consistent processes, and greater access to data, manufacturers can move toward more proactive risk management, strengthen operational resilience, and protect consumer trust.