About Andreas Geppert
With many years of practical experience and a focus on the key factors in simplifying processes, Andreas is a pragmatic dialogue partner for smart audits in the food industry.
Before founding the nextVision Group, Andreas worked as a manager and QM representative in the food industry and in retail companies. When he switched to the software industry, he gained extensive insights into numerous organisations in the food sector as a project manager.
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How do you see Artificial Intelligence (AI) enhancing your role as an auditor?
AI has the potential to transform various aspects of the auditing process, but where do you see it excelling, and where does human expertise remain essential?
When we take a closer look at the audit process, questions like these might arise:
(1) Preparing check forms and managing core data: How can AI assist with standardisation, compliance and automation here? What still requires your insight?
(2) Audit planning and preparation: Could AI streamline scheduling or predict focus areas? How would you like to interact with AI tools for this step?
(3) Conducting audits on-site: What tasks do you see AI handling effectively, and where do you think human judgement is irreplaceable?
(4) Audit reports: How could AI help generate insightful, detailed reports instantly? Where do you think interpretation remains key?
(5) Managing non-conformities: Could AI improve deficiency tracking and resolution? How would you ensure it complements your oversight?
(6) Reporting and analysis: Would AI-driven analytics and trend detection support your decision-making? What additional tools would you find helpful?
(7) Management tools like dashboard reports and KPIs: How should AI visualise data to enhance strategic decision-making?
(8) Are there other crucial steps in the process that are important to you? What could AI accomplish here – and where might it fall short?
How do you envision balancing AI capabilities with human expertise to create smarter, more efficient auditing processes?
I look forward to the discussion.
Hi everyone, great to be here
Hi everyone, I am Andreas, CEO of nextVision Group.
With a background in quality management within the food industry and retail, combined with years of listening to our clients to develop software solutions for audits and compliance, I aim to contribute to thoughtful discussions on this platform. My work has always focused on making processes more intuitive and effective, with an emphasis on practical applications that address real-world challenges.
I am particularly interested in exploring topics such as integrating digital tools into quality management, improving audit consistency, and finding efficient ways to address compliance requirements. I look forward to engaging with the community to share experiences and ideas that advance best practices in food safety and quality assurance.
I’m looking forward to connecting with you!
Andreas
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Hi Tanja,
thank you for this thoughtful article that clearly outlines the evolution from reactive quality control to a mature, embedded food safety culture. The emphasis on organisational maturity and behavioural responsibility is particularly pertinent.
In this context, the value of smart auditing tools becomes apparent—not simply because they digitalise processes, but because they create structure, transparency, and consistency in how food safety is monitored, managed, and improved.
The real benefit lies in enabling clear accountability, traceable corrective actions, and organisational learning—key elements in fostering a culture where safety is everyone’s business, not just a compliance requirement. This goes beyond ticking boxes; it’s about building trust, visibility, and long-term improvement.
As your article rightly notes, food safety culture is about how people behave when no one is watching. Digital tools don’t replace human judgement, but they reinforce shared responsibility and help embed that behaviour across the entire value chain.
In short: food safety today is not just about meeting standards—it’s about creating the conditions in which those standards are lived. Digital smart auditing systems play a critical supporting role in that transformation.
Best regards,
Andreas
Hi Andreas, great to have you here.
I'm just going to copy this into a discussion thread as well so other members will be notified and can reply more easily.
Torie
Hi Torie, thanks for your help.
It did not show up in the introduction section as the others.
Regards, Andreas