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Manufacturing News

Making sense of all that big data

For most processors, traditional daily reports are compiled too late to be useful.

April 9, 2013

“Terabytes of data are spinning on our servers,” Dex Dutson, process control manager with ConAgra Foods Lamb Weston told attendees at ARC Advisory Group’s World Industry Forum held in Orlando in February.

TECH FLASH

The journey to continuous improvement

Check out these nine habits of highly effective continuous improvement teams to get started on the path to continuous improvement.

Shane O'Halloran

March 26, 2013

Is your operation getting the most out of its continuous improvement efforts?

Manufacturing News

Packaging lines got you down?

Tips to maximize packaging line uptime

March 6, 2013

When your packaging line seems to be down half the time—or when operating, it seems to be inefficient—it’s time to take a closer look.

TECH FLASH

Real-time visibility of OEE quality metrics separates industry winners from losers

How can operations continue to improve after obvious measures have been taken?

Shane O'Halloran

February 26, 2013

Operations with real-time visibility of quality metrics outperform those that don’t.

Continuous improvement

Engaged staff equals better performance

Virtually every manufacturer with a business continuity plan wants to improve continuously, including in the way it approaches continuous improvement.

Kevin T. Higgins

February 6, 2013

Like motherhood and love of country, continuous improvement is a concept that demands support. None dare speak against it; all are obliged to sing its praises.

Food safety

Safeguard your brand with process control

Wayne Labs

January 7, 2013

At any level, process control will not only improve food quality, but also enhance food safety.

FA&M

Mark Hanley of Land O' Lakes, Bill Kinsey of Snyder's-Lance Added to Food Automation & Manufacturing Conference 2013 Schedule

They will speak about overall equipment effectiveness.

Shane O'Halloran

November 19, 2012

They will speak about overall equipment effectiveness.

TECH FLASH

Efficiency is the key to a successful line

September 25, 2012

Efficiency, however, requires accuracy, reliability and effective use of resources.

The State of Food Manufacturing

Man & Machine Reach for Operational Excellence

Kevin T. Higgins

September 10, 2012

Production improvement is always a driver in manufacturing, but there are other areas of concern in food and beverage, as survey participants make clear.

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