TECH FLASH Keeping key performance indicators in context Treating key performance indicators as isolated values is a common mistake. Shane O'Halloran March 26, 2013 To get the most out of KPIs, incorporate them into the rest of your operation’s analytics.Read More
TECH FLASH Exemplary food safety practices can drive sales Consumers are more likely to buy based on product safety than brand. Shane O'Halloran March 26, 2013 Could safety improvements help your company’s sales?Read More
TECH FLASH Increasing complexity of the food chain demands improved management of supplier track and trace data Tom Egan of PMMI discusses supplier track and trace with Food Engineering. Shane O'Halloran March 26, 2013 Is your track and trace operation suited to today’s supply web?Read More
TECH FLASH Pomegranate juice: Is it real? While California is now a major supplier of pomegranate juice, the rest of it originates in Middle East countries, but is not likely to be purchased directly from them. Wayne Labs March 26, 2013 Are consumers getting what they’re supposed to when they buy pomegranate juice?Read More
TECH FLASH Supply chain management: Reaching for real-time Real-time supply chain allows companies to adapt to changing market conditions on the fly. Shane O'Halloran March 26, 2013 Could your operation benefit from supply chain innovations?Read More
TECH FLASH Stable growth and demand patterns reveal room for cost optimization Stabilizing patterns allow manufacturers to focus on productivity improvement for margin growth. Shane O'Halloran March 26, 2013 Stabilizing patterns allow manufacturers to focus on productivity improvement for margin growth.Read More
TECH FLASH Feeding the world in 2030: Can innovation and technology keep up with growth? Booming population growth and commodity prices demand new models for food companies. March 26, 2013 How can food companies survive—and thrive—in the next decade?Read More
TECH FLASH FDA releases International Food Safety Capacity-Building plan The plan is designed to expand the food safety capacity of foreign governments and agencies. Shane O'Halloran March 12, 2013 Multilateral agreements, secure data sharing and mutual recognition of food inspection reports are recommended.Read More
TECH FLASH The case against corn ethanol As more ethanol producers close, an economist asks if corn ethanol mandates make sense. Shane O'Halloran March 12, 2013 Annual ethanol production outstrips demand.Read More
TECH FLASH Labor law for food operations: Expert Q & A Labor law expert Tyler Rasmussen discusses best labor law practices in food and beverage manufacturing. Shane O'Halloran March 12, 2013 Management must deal with on-the-job injuries, smart devices and protected categories in hiring.Read More