Production Data - Taking Quality to the Next Level

Vision inspection systems do more than detect contaminants or grade product, they generate a goldmine of production data. In this episode of Quality Lines, host Winston Anderson sits down with Curtis Curling, VP of Vision Inspection Products at KPM Analytics, to explore how food processors can use visual data to drive smarter decisions across the plant.

You’ll hear how AI helps uncover patterns humans miss, why “garbage in, garbage out” still matters, and what becomes possible when data from multiple machines is no longer siloed. From improving yield and reducing waste to enabling real-time adjustments on the line, Curtis breaks down how production data can take quality, efficiency, and food safety to the next level. And ultimately, why this matters to every consumer who expects consistent, trustworthy food products.

Key topics covered:

• How vision inspection data goes beyond pass/fail detection
• Using AI to identify trends, defects, and process drift faster
  
• Connecting siloed production systems for plant-wide insights
  
• Real-time decisions that improve yield and minimize waste
  
• Protecting brand trust through consistent product quality

If you’re running a high-volume meat, poultry, or seafood operation, this episode shows how production data can help you tighten quality, protect your brand, and get more out of every shift.