Stop drowning in batch records and spec sheets.
Utah's co-manufacturing hub is booming — the state is forecast for the nation's largest manufacturing job surge by 2033. But more clients means more batch records, more spec sheets, and more audits. Shortwork automates the paperwork so you can take on more business without more admin staff.
More clients means
more paperwork chaos.
Batch Records & Production Logs
Every run requires detailed batch records — ingredients, lot numbers, temps, times, operator sign-offs. Nearly 40% of food manufacturers still use pen and paper. QA teams run up to 24 paper-based processes per production cycle.
24 paper processes per cycleCustomer Spec Sheet Management
Each brand client has unique formulations, packaging specs, and quality requirements. Managing revisions, approvals, and version control across dozens of SKUs is a full-time job.
Version control nightmareIngredient Traceability
FSMA requires full ingredient traceability from receiving to finished goods. Lot-level tracking across multiple suppliers and production lines is complex and error-prone manually.
24-hour FDA recall windowProduction Scheduling
Balancing multiple clients' orders across shared production lines with allergen changeovers, cleaning protocols, and delivery deadlines. One scheduling error cascades across the week.
Cascading schedule delaysQuality & Audit Documentation
SQF, BRC, or GFSI certification audits require extensive documentation — HACCP plans, CCP monitoring, corrective actions, and supplier approvals. Certification prep takes 6–12 months. Only 5% of facilities are fully digitized.
6-12 months audit prepAllergen Management
Undeclared allergens are the #1 cause of food recalls in the U.S. Co-mans face heightened risk running multiple allergen profiles on shared equipment. Label errors alone cost the industry $1.92 billion in 2024.
#1 cause of recallsTake on more clients.
Not more admin staff.
Digital Batch Records
Electronic batch records with auto-populated ingredient lots, real-time data capture, and digital operator signatures. Eliminate handwritten logs and manual transcription.
Automated Traceability
Full ingredient-to-finished-good traceability with lot-level tracking. Produce recall-ready reports in minutes — not the 24 hours the FDA gives you.
Spec Sheet & Revision Control
Centralized spec management with version control, approval workflows, and automatic distribution to production. Every line runs the right spec, every time.
Audit-Ready Quality Systems
HACCP plans, CCP monitoring logs, corrective actions, and supplier approvals — all digitized and audit-ready. Walk into your next SQF audit with confidence.
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paperwork?
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