Problem

• Off-taste and odor in multi-component kettle product
• Multiple materials and suppliers involved

Investigation

• Audited offshore production facility
• Reviewed upstream suppliers (colorants, silicone, polypropylene)
• Evaluated material handling and molding processes

Root Cause

• Material quality inconsistencies
• Poor storage and handling practices

The Solution & The Result

• Improved material quality control practices
• Implemented odor testing protocols
• Optimized storage and processing conditions
• Odor and taste issues eliminated
• Improved product consistency and quality

More Info

Worked with an off-shore supplier to audit their production facilities and upstream suppliers of colorants, silicone resins and polypropylenes to address taste and odor issues in a multi-material, multi-component kettle. Made recommendations to improve the quality practices materials storage and molding processes. Quality control measures included the implementation of a odor test to identify and control the sources. Result: odors eliminated