Quality management & sensory programs

Cross-functional feedback loops

Cross-functional feedback loops

How to design cross-functional feedback loops that connect producers, roasters, baristas, and customers in a continuous cycle of quality improvement.

Documentation and traceability

Documentation and traceability

How to build robust documentation and traceability systems in coffee operations to ensure quality, compliance, and transparency.

Continuous improvement projects

Continuous improvement projects

How to design and implement continuous improvement (CI) projects in coffee businesses to sustain quality growth, efficiency, and innovation.

Internal competitions and learning

Internal competitions and learning

How to design and run internal competitions as a tool for barista development, sensory calibration, and continuous learning within a coffee program.

Spec changes and communication

Spec changes and communication

How to manage specification (spec) changes in coffee programs and communicate them clearly to suppliers, staff, and customers.

Retention sampling and archives

Retention sampling and archives

How to establish retention sampling and archive systems for green, roasted, and brewed coffee to support quality control, traceability, and dispute resolution.