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| Personal Name | Alfonso, Willy C. |
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| Resource Title | Development of an Allergen Segregation Wheel as a Tool for Optimizing Production and Operational Efficiency in Multi-Product Food Manufacturing |
| Date Issued | 12 January 2026 |
| Abstract | This study evaluates the Allergen Segregation Wheel (ASW) as a decision-support framework for improving production and operational efficiency in a multi-product food manufacturing environment. Facilities handling multiple allergen categories often experience frequent changeovers, extended cleaning times, and complex production sequencing, leading to increased downtime, higher costs, and reduced throughput. The ASW integrates allergen-based sequencing into production planning while maintaining effective allergen control. A simulation-based, quasi-experimental design using six months of historical production data from a chocolate manufacturing facility was employed. Performance before and after ASW implementation was assessed using metrics for allergen-related changeover downtime, equipment availability, production output, and operational efficiency. Statistical significance was evaluated using the Wilcoxon Signed-Rank Test. Results indicate that ASW implementation significantly reduced changeover downtime, improved equipment availability, and increased production output, while also enhancing operational efficiency without compromising allergen control practices. The study concludes that the ASW is an effective production planning tool for improving efficiency and supporting cost-effective operations in multi-product food manufacturing environments. |
| Degree Course | Master of Science in Industrial Engineering |
| Language | English |
| Keyword | Allergen; Allergen Management; Food Manufacturing; Food Industry; Production Planning |
| Material Type | Thesis/Dissertation |
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