William C Griffith

US Patent:

20050027656, Feb 3, 2005

Filed:

Feb 11, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/708146

Inventors:

Peter Tobler - Rogers AR, US
David Lech - Springdale AR, US
Kevin Whitfield - Bentonville AR, US
Aaron Axxe - Rogers AR, US
Jeffrey Mullins - Fayetteville AR, US
Michael Craddock - Bella Vista AR, US
William Griffith - Springdale AR, US
David Whisel - Springdale AR, US
Scott Stillwell - Alma AR, US
Harry Mock - Fayetteville AR, US
Johnathan Parker - Springdale AR, US
Stacy Jaycox - Springdale AR, US
Joel Garringer - Tulsa OK, US
John Roach - Siloam Springs AR, US
Charles Lepard - Roseville MI, US

Assignee:

TYSON FOODS, INC. - Springdale AR

International Classification:

H04K001/00

US Classification:

705053000

Abstract:

A system and method for monitoring facility data is disclosed. This includes at least one processor capable of receiving inputted data and generating alerts or alarms when scheduled activity does not occur, monitoring whether devices used in the facility are calibrated, determining what corrective actions are appropriate if defects occur, provide control over who and how users edit data, provide a pre-shipment review of products leaving a facility, determining disposition of at least one product, developing root causes for defects and scheduling tasks. There is an ability for a wide variety of individuals having access to exactly the same program with material added or blocked-out in terms of zones and data monitoring can be defined in terms of department, lines and processes with complete flexibility in configuration. There are both data collectors and data verifiers with the establishment of schedules and alarms tailored to each role.