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We’re the Experts We wrote the book on it! The Traceability factor is a practical guide to gathering and using traceability information to help your business grow and profit. It was written by Judith Kirkness, a traceability technology specialist with over 20 years experience as a Principal Consultant at Minotaur Software. The book is designed for small to mid-sized food manufacturers and aims to demystify traceability technology options. To compliment concepts introduced in the book, Judith developed The Traceability Factor Assessment Tool, an Excel based worksheet you can use to assess your current traceability system for efficiency and improvement opportunities. This tool can also help you calculate an ROI for your planned technology project. Request a complimentary copy of the book and the Excel tool from your Minotaur Sales Rep. Judith holds an MBA from Queen’s University that she earned in 2011 while working for her family business Minotaur Software. As such, she is a strong believer in lifelong learning and enjoys teaching adult learners about traceability and technology. Judith is involved in industry associations, including being on the board of the Women in Food Industry Management Association to keep up-to-date on emerging industry requirements. 25 25