Q4 2024 FoodLogiQ Updates: Tools to Tackle Today’s FSQA Challenges

When you work in Food Safety and Quality Assurance, no two days are the same. One moment, you’re reviewing supplier documents; the next, you’re addressing a product spec issue or diving into a traceability event. Every task requires focus, precision, and the right tools to stay ahead in an industry that grows more demanding daily.

Here's something we hear a lot from FSQA leaders here at Trustwell: “I need solutions that make my team's work easier, not harder.”

If that sounds familiar, we have some great news: our Q4 2024 updates to FoodLogiQ are all about empowering FSQA professionals with tools that align with how they work—streamlining tasks, supporting decisions, and reducing the noise that can slow progress.

More Control Over the Day

Picture this: It’s 9 a.m., and your inbox is already filling with questions about supplier approvals, product updates, and audit requirements. Instead of feeling overwhelmed, you open FoodLogiQ to tackle the first task: updating supply chain information for a product launch.

Your Entire Supply Chain At A Glance

With the new Supply Chains tab, everything you need is centralized. Accessible from the Locations module, this feature provides a clear, organized list view of every supply chain you’ve created in FoodLogiQ. It’s a dynamic workspace that gives you a comprehensive view of your supply chain activity.

Creating a new supply chain is just as seamless. With the Add Supply Chain button, you can build out the connections between your locations, suppliers, and recipients in minutes. 

Simplify Product Specifications with Pre-Configured Attributes

By mid-morning, your attention shifts to product management: your team needs detailed specifications for a new item headed to market. Previously, this might have meant creating templates from scratch or hunting down details to plug into the spec sheet.

The updated product attributes feature now includes over 100 industry-standard options, categorized for easier navigation. Categories like Product Information, Ingredients and Nutrients, Food Safety and Quality Assurance, Packaging, Traceability and Logistics, and more help you quickly locate the attribute you need. These attributes are neatly grouped by category on the product details page, giving you a clear and organized view of what applies to each product. The expandable and collapsible categories make managing these attributes intuitive, helping reduce time spent searching and aligning your specs with industry best practices—and future compatibility with GDSN.

After lunch, it's time to prepare for a recall simulation. As you review traceability data, the newly updated maps experience helps you visualize supply chain and event information more intuitively, making it easier to identify trends, track connections, and prepare for potential issues.

By the time you log off, you realize the difference these updates make: less time spent navigating workarounds, fewer frustrations, and more bandwidth to focus on what truly matters—ensuring the safety, quality, and integrity of your products.

Taking Operations to the Next Level

For FSQA professionals looking to elevate their workflows further, this release introduces two advanced tools that transform how teams manage data and processes.

Embedded Analytics

Showcase your supply chain data and make informed decisions with this new business intelligence tool  within FoodLogiQ. Embedded Analytics brings your data to life with customizable dashboards and pre-built reports, allowing you to identify trends, assess risks, and make faster, more informed decisions. It’s not just about having the data—it’s about turning it into insights you can act on in real time.

FoodLogiQ Product Management

Then there’s FoodLogiQ Product Management, a groundbreaking addition for teams that manage complex product specifications. This tool centralizes the entire specification process, from custom templates to streamlined approvals, creating consistency across departments and locations. It’s designed for the fast pace of the food industry, giving you the control and clarity you need to meet deadlines and quality standards alike. Check out our product walkthrough, below, to see it in action:

Meeting You Where You Are—and Taking You Where You Want to Go

Every food company is different, but the challenges of managing compliance, quality, and safety are universal. The Q4 FoodLogiQ updates are designed to support FSQA professionals regardless of their goals, whether streamlining day-to-day operations, improving traceability, or tackling complex challenges with advanced tools.

With features that save time, reduce complexity, and empower smarter decisions, this release isn’t just about doing more—it’s about doing it better. From foundational enhancements like the supply chains list view to advanced solutions like Product Management and Embedded Analytics, these updates reflect our commitment to helping you build a safer, more transparent food system.

Stay Updated

Ensure your team is ready to take full advantage of these new features; speak with a member of our team today to schedule a product demonstration. You can also connect with us on our social media channels and read our latest blog posts for tips, updates, and insights from industry leaders.

Learn More: Explore these new features in detail by checking out our Summer 2024 Release Notes, or reach out directly to release@trustwell.com with questions or for further information on technical updates for this release.