Quality Assurance for Fresh Produce

Ensure lot quality, reduce claims, and maintain traceability from intake to liquidation

Lot-Level Visibility

QA records are linked to each lot and visible across inventory, dispatch, repacking, and liquidation. This ensures consistent quality awareness across all operational processes. 

• Track inspections by lot ID

• View results in inventory dashboards

• Filter by QA status in dispatch

• Inform liquidation and grower payments

Smart QA Flagging

Lots are automatically flagged based on inspection results using color-coded statuses that guide operational decisions:

Green

Meets quality standards

Yellow

Acceptable with monitoring

Red

Blocked due to defects or non-compliance

Operational Control

QA scores directly influence what can and cannot be done with a lot. Configure automatic or manual restrictions based on severity:

• Prevent sales or repacking of failing lots

• Enable payment holds during liquidation

• Initiate incident workflows for food safety risks

Accountability & Reporting

QA inspections are transparent and can be shared with both suppliers and customers:

• Attach QA results to outbound orders

• Generate PDF or web-based QA reports

• Use QA as documentation in claim disputes

QA Impact on Liquidations

QA grades affect grower settlements and payment outcomes:

• Adjust payouts based on net quality

• Assign disposal or repacking costs

• Include QA summaries in grower reports

Operational Examples

Scenario Outcome
20% decay found in blueberries Lot flagged red and blocked from sale
Avocados received underripe Flagged yellow and scheduled for ripening
Customer rejects load for poor appearance QA report used to support resolution and claim documentation