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\"Global Harvest,\" a multinational food processing company with facilities in North America, Europe, and Asia, seeks to transition to ISO 22000:2018 to standardize its food safety management system (FSMS) across its global operations. Each facility operates under different regulatory frameworks, utilizes varying levels of technology, and exhibits distinct food safety cultures. The North American facility is highly automated and operates under stringent FDA regulations. The European facility complies with EU food safety standards but faces challenges with aging infrastructure. The Asian facility, while cost-effective, struggles with inconsistent supplier quality and varying levels of employee training. Considering the diverse operational contexts and the requirements of ISO 22000:2018, what strategic approach should \"Global Harvest\" prioritize to ensure a successful and harmonized transition to ISO 22000:2018 across all its facilities?
Conduct a comprehensive contextual analysis of each facility, engage stakeholders to understand their specific requirements, and foster a culture of continuous improvement to ensure consistent food safety practices.
Implement a uniform FSMS based on the most stringent regulatory requirements (e.g., FDA standards) across all facilities, regardless of local contexts, to ensure a standardized approach and minimize compliance risks.
Focus primarily on upgrading the technological infrastructure of all facilities to match the standards of the North American facility, assuming that advanced technology will automatically ensure food safety compliance.
Delegate the implementation of ISO 22000:2018 to local management teams at each facility without providing centralized guidance or oversight, allowing each facility to adapt the standard as they see fit.

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