Welcome to the new year. January is always a good time for reflection, with the holidays over and the hustle and bustle just ramping back up; plus, it seems especially appropriate this year, with a whole new administration taking the helm for the next four years. So, I’d like to take a moment to consider what’s ahead for food manufacturing.
Right now is a tremendously exciting time for the industry. You have more than likely heard the most popular industry buzz phrase being uttered in the last few years: Internet of Things. I know, it’s been overused, and for many of you, the idea of connecting the whole factory is not a new one. But what marks the difference now is the technology that has finally caught up to the vision of manufacturers and its capabilities of drilling down into all areas of operations.