Product Timers

Product Timers

What is it?

The tool ofProduct Timersby Andy allowscontrol food lifeonce they have been manipulated.

Automatically manages usage times after actions such asopening, thawing or processingso that the team always knows how long it can use a product safely.

Thus, each food is used within its period ofsafety and freshnessreducing risks and avoiding errors.

What is it for?

The tool ofProduct Timersis used to automatically control theservice lifeof food once it has been manipulated, ensuring that they are used within the time allowed. With it you can:

  • Maintain control of theinternal traceabilityof the product after opening, defrosting or processing.
  • Manage thetimes of useand expiration after manipulation.
  • Avoid the use of products outside their safe periodreducing risks.
  • Automate calculationof due dates and times, without manual calculations.
  • Reduce errors and forgetfulness in manual expiry control.

How to access?

Access toProduct Timersdepends on the role of the user:

  • From the Control Panel

    Those responsible canset up times and rulesof each product and its states (e.g. open, thawed or elaborated), ensuring a unique criterion for the whole operation.

  • From Andy App

    The team of the premises canactivate timers, check the remaining time and manage theassociated labelling, directly during the turn.

  • Kitchen mode

    A view optimized for high-activity environments, designed to quickly consult and manage timers during service.

    What will you find?

    Within the tool ofProduct Timersyou will find everything you need to monitor the service life of food after handling, visually and error-free:

    Automatic maturity calculation

    • Exact expiration date and time generated automatically according to the product and its status.
    • Removal of manual calculations and error reduction.

    Management by state

    • Different times according to the action taken on the product.
    • Specific control for productsopen, thawed or elaborate.

    List of products and expiry

    • Grouped visualization of products close to be defeated.
    • Downloadable reports to facilitate control and planning.

    Visual time control

    • Timers has active countdown and real-time visible status.
    • Rapid identification of critical products during shift (especially inKitchen mode).

    Support and support

    • Access to frequently asked questions about using the tool.
    • Rapid resolution of operational doubts.

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    Tip:Activating timer right at the time of manipulation is key to maintaining reliable control and avoiding out-of-time uses.

Benefits

UseProduct Timersin Andy allows you to monitor the service life of food after handling automatically and error-free. With this tool you get:

  • Total accuracyin the control of usage times and maturities.
  • Lower health riskavoiding the use of products outside their safe period.
  • Reduction of declinesthanks to better product control and planning.
  • Clear and consultable evidencebefore inspections, audits or internal reviews.
  • Unified security criteriain all premises, with the same operation and standards.

Difference between Operational Timers and Product Timers

Although both tools function as chronometers within Andy, their purpose on the premises is different:

  • Objective
    • TheOperational Timersserve to controlprocess times in cooking(cooking, preparation, rest), ensuring rhythm and consistency.
    • TheProduct Timersare oriented towardsfood securitycontrolling theFood service lifeafter manipulation.
  • What each measures each
    • Theoperationalmeasures how long a process lasts.
    • Theof productcalculate automaticallyhow long it is safe to usea food.
  • Use in everyday life
    • Operationals are mainly used inKitchen modeand warn when a process ends.
    • Product products are linked to thelabelling, generate expiration and feed the list of products next to be beaten.
  • Configuration
    • Both are managed from theControl Panel.
    • InProduct Timersare definedfood states(open, thawed, elaborate...).
    • InOperational Timersare definedprocess durationsrules of use.

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Tip:Operational timers help to better run the kitchen. Product timers help you run it safely.

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