The PDCA(Plan-Do-Check-Act) Cycle’s Roles in Food Quality Improvement: A case study of the Hangzhou Lele Food Factory in China

Rui Shi

doi:10.54097/zb9p6d79

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Rui Shi

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.54097/zb9p6d79

Keywords:

PDCA(Plan-Do-Check-Act) cycle, Food Quality, Quality Management

Abstract

The rising occurrence of food quality incidents in China has greatly diminished consumer trust and endangered market stability, highlighting the urgent requirement for enhanced quality management systems in food firms. This article examines the use of the PDCA(Plan-Do-Check-Act) cycle as a strategic framework to improve food quality management at Hangzhou Lele Food Factory. The analysis identifies specific flaws in the factory's existing quality management methods and applies the PDCA(Plan-Do-Check-Act) cycle to develop focused interventions to rectify these deficiencies. Which also identified several problems in the factory's routine operations, including inadequate operation of the quality management system, poor traceability of company food products, a rough food production process, and insufficient investment in quality management resources. In addition, the article presents a systematic approach for incorporating the PDCA(Plan-Do-Check-Act) cycle into daily operations, with a focus on continuous improvement methods that seek to enhance regulatory compliance and restore consumer confidence. The utilization of this cycle has led to significant enhancements in procedural transparency and operational efficiency, setting a standard for the adoption of the PDCA(Plan-Do-Check-Act) cycle in comparable industrial environments.

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