Manufacturing News

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Finding and retaining the right employees

Part 2: What’s wrong with education?

July 24, 2012

The second part of the series on Developing & Engaging the Manufacturing Workforce, a paper by PMMI's Alliance for Innovation & Technical Excellence, looks at education and training.

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Food waste not only a problem in the US

July 24, 2012

A recent study from a European think tank says food waste in Europe averages to 180kg (397 lbs.) per person every year.

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Stop a potential disaster—stay off the network news

July 9, 2012

Self-heating of particulate solids in drying operations is a disaster waiting to happen.

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Putting some light on efficient lighting

July 9, 2012

Small and large facilities can cut energy costs with updated lighting.

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Life-cycle analysis study suggests eating less meat

July 9, 2012

Depending on location and type of farming, some beef cattle are less of a burden on the environment, but they can’t compete with plant-based foods.

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Water/wastewater/controls event in Orlando

July 9, 2012

Food industry professionals in water and wastewater management may find this event helpful.

Industry & People: July 2012

July 5, 2012

The Kroger Co. was named the 2012 recipient of the Black Pearl Award for advancing food safety and quality.

Plant Openings and Expansions: July 2012

July 5, 2012

Cargill is expanding its bakery capabilities with a new Integrated Bakery Resources (IBR) facility, scheduled to open in August 2012.

Finding and retaining the right employees

July 5, 2012

A recent white paper, entitled Developing and Engaging the Manufacturing Workforce, looks at consumer goods (mostly food and beverage) manufacturing and proposes some solutions to get these plants up to speed.

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