PMMI’s Tom Egan, vice president of industry services, says embracing optimization and automation can reduce bottlenecks.
The immediate identification and correction of bottlenecks along the manufacturing line are critical factors in streamlining efficiency and increasing profitability in the processing and packaging of food products, according to PMMI, the Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies.
For many companies, the instinct is to minimize, minimize, minimize—reducing cleaning and changeover time. But in the rush to eliminate extra steps, companies cannot overlook valuable additions. The adoption of equipment and initiatives to improve overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) is essential to reduce bottlenecks, maintain the integrity of operations and increase cost savings.