Sphera Case Studies A Taste Test for FONA International

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	A Taste Test for FONA International Sphera

A Taste Test for FONA International

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Technology Category	Analytics & Modeling - Data-as-a-Service Application Infrastructure & Middleware - Data Exchange & Integration
Applicable Industries	Food & Beverage
Applicable Functions	Product Research & Development Quality Assurance
Use Cases	Regulatory Compliance Monitoring
Services	Software Design & Engineering Services System Integration
Challenge	FONA International, a company that creates 500 to 600 new flavors a month for clients, was facing a challenge with the documentation of potential chemical hazards on a Safety Data Sheet (SDS). The company was operating in a competitive industry where the ability to send samples in a timely manner could be the difference between winning a contract or not. However, it was equally important to comply with any pertinent regulatory safety-related requirements. The company was manually creating labels in many different languages depending on the country the product would be sold in. Each sample required its own SDS, which was a time-consuming process. The company also had to meet the requirements of the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS), a system set up by the United Nations to standardize the definition of what constitutes a chemical hazard. Read More
About Customer	FONA International is a family-owned company based in Geneva, Illinois. The company is known for creating a wide range of flavors for clients, producing 500 to 600 new flavors a month. FONA operates in a competitive industry where the ability to send samples quickly and comply with regulatory safety-related requirements is crucial. The company is located on a massive 33-acre campus and has a strong focus on safety. Visitors are required to watch a safety video before touring the facilities and everyone is required to wear a hairnet while walking around the plant. The company's commitment to safety is evident from the top down, with the safety video hosted by the company's founder and CEO, Joe Slawek. Read More
Solution	FONA partnered with Sphera and implemented the Sphera Intelligent Authoring software, which includes Managed Regulatory Content. The software automated the creation of SDSs, which could be printed in 46 different languages. This eliminated the need for manual work and sped up the process of sending samples to customers. The software also helped FONA meet the requirements of the GHS. The implementation of the software was considered the best business software project implementation in the company’s history. Now, FONA can focus on creating new flavors instead of spending time on regulatory compliance and documentation. Read More Log in to view content
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Technology Category

Analytics & Modeling - Data-as-a-Service

Application Infrastructure & Middleware - Data Exchange & Integration

Applicable Industries

Food & Beverage

Applicable Functions

Product Research & Development

Quality Assurance

Use Cases

Regulatory Compliance Monitoring

Services

Software Design & Engineering Services

System Integration

Challenge

FONA International, a company that creates 500 to 600 new flavors a month for clients, was facing a challenge with the documentation of potential chemical hazards on a Safety Data Sheet (SDS). The company was operating in a competitive industry where the ability to send samples in a timely manner could be the difference between winning a contract or not. However, it was equally important to comply with any pertinent regulatory safety-related requirements. The company was manually creating labels in many different languages depending on the country the product would be sold in. Each sample required its own SDS, which was a time-consuming process. The company also had to meet the requirements of the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS), a system set up by the United Nations to standardize the definition of what constitutes a chemical hazard.

About Customer

FONA International is a family-owned company based in Geneva, Illinois. The company is known for creating a wide range of flavors for clients, producing 500 to 600 new flavors a month. FONA operates in a competitive industry where the ability to send samples quickly and comply with regulatory safety-related requirements is crucial. The company is located on a massive 33-acre campus and has a strong focus on safety. Visitors are required to watch a safety video before touring the facilities and everyone is required to wear a hairnet while walking around the plant. The company's commitment to safety is evident from the top down, with the safety video hosted by the company's founder and CEO, Joe Slawek.

Solution

FONA partnered with Sphera and implemented the Sphera Intelligent Authoring software, which includes Managed Regulatory Content. The software automated the creation of SDSs, which could be printed in 46 different languages. This eliminated the need for manual work and sped up the process of sending samples to customers. The software also helped FONA meet the requirements of the GHS. The implementation of the software was considered the best business software project implementation in the company’s history. Now, FONA can focus on creating new flavors instead of spending time on regulatory compliance and documentation.

Impact #1	FONA was able to automate the translation of up to 46 languages with one system, reducing costs and the risk of errors by eliminating dependence on outside contractors working manually.
Impact #2	The company simplified data management and the production of SDS documentation and labeling.
Impact #3	FONA standardized the creation of safety data sheets and labeling for more than 600 flavors per month for clients from around the world.

Impact #1

FONA was able to automate the translation of up to 46 languages with one system, reducing costs and the risk of errors by eliminating dependence on outside contractors working manually.

Impact #2

The company simplified data management and the production of SDS documentation and labeling.

Impact #3

FONA standardized the creation of safety data sheets and labeling for more than 600 flavors per month for clients from around the world.

Benefit #1	Reduced costs by automating the translation of up to 46 languages.
Benefit #2	Simplified and standardized the creation of safety data sheets and labeling for more than 600 flavors per month.

Benefit #1

Reduced costs by automating the translation of up to 46 languages.

Benefit #2

Simplified and standardized the creation of safety data sheets and labeling for more than 600 flavors per month.

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A Taste Test for FONA International

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