JULY | AUGUST 2016
Almond Facts
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With this in mind,
Blue Diamond
implemented Redzone at the Turlock
facility. Redzone is a mobile-social
technology specifically focused on
continuous improvement and maximizing
overall equipment effectiveness and plant
profitability. It offers a user-friendly
interface, allowing team members to post
messages and feedback on the application.
If the line goes down, the employees are
able explain what is happening and why.
In May,
Blue Diamond
partnered
with RedZone to host a continuous
improvement event.
Blue Diamond’s
Turlock facility saw approximately 35 food
industry members all at various stages
of continuous improvement. The event
included an overview of the technology, a
plant tour to show the technology in real-
time and a discussion panel.
The plant tour provided those attending an
opportunity to discuss with
Blue Diamond
employees their hands-on experience
working with the technology. The purpose of the panel was
to give the audience the opportunity to ask questions and
for panel members to discuss their continuous improvement
efforts and their experience with Redzone. In addition to
Blue
Diamond
Turlock Site Director Joe Mendoza, panel members
included representatives from Traditional Medicinals,
Super Store Industries, Alvarado St. Bakery, Straus Family
Creamery, Apio and Califia Farms.
Blue Diamond
sees continuous improvement as a crucial
component of its global operations. Hosting events such as
this allows the cooperative and industry members to share
best practices and effective tools and technology.
“
Blue Diamond
is a co-op and everything we do is to deliver
almonds to the world and give the growers the best return
on their investment,” said Joe Mendoza, Site Manager of
Turlock. “Continuous improvement helps us achieve this.”
