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 |