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The Internet of Things: Power at your fingertips

The technology connecting people, machines, suppliers and processors is rapidly changing the manufacturing industry.
Debra Schug
January 20, 2016
The concepts and technologies encompassed by the term “Internet of Things” are rapidly changing the world.
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State of Food Manufacturing

The State of Food Manufacturing: It's all about throughput

Concerns rise due to the need to increase throughput as consumers clamor for more and more innovative food selections in a biosphere being pushed to its limits.
Wayne Labs, Senior Contributing Technical Editor
Wayne Labs
August 6, 2015

What issue about your current plant/facility keeps you up the most at night?


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TECH FLASH

Maximizing productivity and improving OEE

METTLER TOLEDO examined the OEE model to identify six key productivity challenges.
Jeremy Gerrard
June 29, 2015

 These challenges include increasing available production time and reducing unplanned downtime. 


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TECH FLASH

Reduce confusion around flexibility, adaptability and changeover to maximize impact

The best way to prevent any confusion is to ensure all parties work from a common understanding of these terms.
May 26, 2015
PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2015 will be a forum for solutions and insights on OEE.
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Key Performance Indicators

Effective tools for hitting manufacturing targets

KPIs and measures serve to crystallize business strategy, align the organization and clarify accountability. The people, the measures, the accountability, the review and response process and the actions taken are the greater drivers of strategy delivery.
Peter Hock
May 11, 2015
When deciding what kind of car to buy, there’s an old adage: Fast, cheap and good—pick two!


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Reducing Packaging Line Bottlenecks

When automation is not enough

Debra Schug
March 6, 2015
While watching a packaging line operating smoothly, the quote attributed to the Greek philosopher Aristotle might come to mind, “The whole is greater than the sum of its parts.”


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Field Reports

Stop the guesswork

Software helps a processor get weights and quality right the first time—from the plant floor to the corporate office.
January 7, 2015
Michael Foods, Inc. is a multinational producer and distributor of egg products and refrigerated potato products, as well as a distributor of cheese and other dairy-case products for the foodservice, retail and food-ingredient markets.


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State of Food Manufacturing

The state of food manufacturing: The need for speed

A focus on lean manufacturing, quality improvements and increased automation helps processors meet rapidly changing demands.
Wayne Labs, Senior Contributing Technical Editor
Wayne Labs
September 4, 2014
One glance at this year’s Food Engineering State of Manufacturing survey indicates, that for the most part, food and beverage processors are facing a lot of issues—many the same as last year.


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Packaging Line Innovation

Packaging line innovation: Reaching for higher efficiencies

Robotics, advanced machine controls, software and OEE are just a few of the tools that can boost productivity on packaging lines.
Hallie Forcinio
September 4, 2014
Food and beverage manufacturers continually seek packaging machinery designs and process improvements that cut costs and boost productivity.


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Field Reports

Treat root causes instead of symptoms to improve OEE

Chocolate bar line significantly improves performance by implementing partner approach to continuous improvement plan.
July 7, 2014
Mondelez Ireland is a market-leading producer of chocolate, biscuits (cookies), gum, candy, coffee and powdered beverages.


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