Ifsqn Profiles Evan Garber of Escape Velocity Systems Leading Process Food ERP Solutions Provider

In the feature entitled, Food Safety Drives Growth inset that state that a section of formulas (kosher or
Kosher & Halal Foods, Escape Velocity Systems ( ishalal, in this case) are only run on certain machines. If
profiled. In the current issue of the International Fooda planner tries to run on another line, the schedule
and Safety Quality Network article authored byboardwill prohibit it from moving. Production history
manufacturing journalist TR Cutler, the author notescan be updated for the machine indicating that a
that, “Most consumers believe that kosher andbatch was actually run and received the required
halal food products follow stricter quality standardsverification that batches were run on proper
than non-kosher products in the same category andequipment. Indicators that the needed blessing has
since safety is a real priority for consumers, regulatorbeen made to a particular batch, item, or lot can be
practices from HACCP (Hazard Analysis Criticalindicated.”
Control Points) to the Bioterrorism Act to lotMost food manufacturers which produce primary,
traceability, food manufacturers are responding.semi-processed, and finished products in all principal
These quality practices are impacting the fortunes offood segments can apply kosher and halal food
manufacturers, suppliers and retailers. Reputations andsafety standards to their operations.
brands are at risk when safety concerns and productEscape Velocity Systems (EVS) was formed in 2001
recalls are front-page news. There are so manyto combine specific industry knowledge related to
recent examples from spinach to pet food; the costprocess manufacturing, distribution, and ERP
when quality standards are lacking is both financialimplementations with cutting edge software
and brand-killing. Evan Garber, President of Escapedevelopment. The company focus is to create tools
Velocity Systems suggested, “Any technologythat enable mid-market enterprises to achieve their
solution must indicate whether a formula is Kosher orgoals, focusing on lean processes and ROI. According
Halal. O2 is one of the few batch or recipe processto President Evan Garber, “We realize that good
manufacturing ERP (enterprise resource planning)ERP software is the hub of information in any
systems which allow a user to indicate formulas thatprocess manufacturing enterprise. Timely, reliable, and
are Kosher or Halal. Whether Muslim in the case ofcentralized data are non-negotiable elements for
Halal certificationor a Rabbi in the case of Kosherbusinesses competing in the 21st century.”
certification, both will typically review formulations asThe term escape velocity refers to the speed that is
well as historical production to verify that koshernecessary for an object to overcome gravity and
products have been used. The ability to print andsoar into space. EVS provides direct applications for
view all formulas and ingredients that have abusinesses looking for a catalyst, not just a software
designation (Kosher or Halal) is vital and must be truepackage. Process manufacturers require the best
of historical production batches.”software solution coupled with industry experience
Other ERP functionality for these two designationsthat will accelerate the velocity with which they race
include the requirement of “source oftowards their goals. The gravity of status-quo
ingredients” because of the direct relationship toopposes aggressive, cutting edge organizations as
lot tracking of raw materials from procurementthey strive towards high quality and short lead time
through production to finished goods. Thedelivery while reducing inventories and operating
requirement of “status of productioncosts.
equipment” relates to machines that only runEscape Velocity Systems
kosher or halal items (given the cleaning specificationEvan Garber
of both food designations). Garber suggested,303.494.
“Production planning (finite capacity) rules can be