Operations Forum Kickoff: Traceability & Recall Readiness

Operations Forum Kickoff: Traceability & Recall Readiness
May 20th
3:30 – 5:00 pm MT
KeHE Innovation & Growth Office
1750 14th St, Boulder, CO 80302

Purpose of the Session:

• This roundtable explores how food and beverage companies can strengthen traceability, simplify recall readiness, and build systems that protect consumers, brands, and operational continuity. The focus is on practical tools, cross-functional alignment, and stress-testing systems before a crisis hits.

Core Discussion Themes/Questions:

• What “good” looks like in modern traceability systems across manufacturing and co-mans
• How to simplify recall readiness without adding unnecessary bureaucracy
• Digital tools and data practices that actually improve speed and accuracy
• How to run effective mock recalls and clarify cross-functional roles during an event

Speakers: Sandra Perryman and Gary Solomon

• With nearly two decades of management and leadership experience across the food industry, Sandra Perryman brings deep expertise in food safety, quality assurance, sanitation, regulatory compliance, and laboratory operations. Her background spans an exceptionally wide range of product categories—including pet food, novel food ingredients, poultry, bakery, confectionery, aseptic beverages, frozen entrées, nut butters, and plant-based proteins—giving her a comprehensive understanding of risk, compliance, and operational challenges across diverse manufacturing environments.
• Gary Solomon is a senior Quality & Food Safety executive with 30+ years of experience leading enterprise QFS strategy across global food and beverage organizations, delivering measurable impact including reduced consumer complaints, multimillion-dollar cost savings, and stronger quality cultures. He specializes in positioning QFS as a strategic business asset, building integrated risk-based systems, and aligning teams to drive disciplined execution across complex supply chains. As the creator of QxL (Quality × Leadership), Gary brings a people-first leadership approach that empowers teams, clarifies decision-making, and enables organizations to navigate risk and perform at a higher level.