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Keeping key performance indicators in context
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.


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Tech Update: Wireless Applications

Eliminate wires and legwork with radio communications

Wireless systems help alleviate plant installation obstructions and provide cost efficiencies. With FSMA looming, it’s time to get moving to support electronic recordkeeping with wireless capabilities.
Wayne Labs
Wayne Labs
March 6, 2013

Look around you. You probably have operating parameters you’d like to measure and track to satisfy the requirements of regulators, especially with FDA getting serious about implementing parts of the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA).


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Improving SCADA and Industrial Controls Systems

Improving SCADA and industrial control systems

Everyone agrees security for industrial systems should be easier to deploy and more effective.
Shane O'Halloran
February 26, 2013

One improvement would be implementation of better standards for information exchange between security systems.


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


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Selecting the best temperature measurement and control systems for your plant
TECH FLASH

Selecting the best temperature measurement and control systems for your plant

PID, data acquisition and programmable logic controller systems all have benefits and drawbacks.
February 26, 2013

Depending on an operation’s needs, one or a combination of systems may be best.


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Connecting ERP with HACCP, LIMS and PLM systems
TECH FLASH

Connecting ERP with HACCP, LIMS and PLM systems

For farm-to-fork control of products, build your ERP system on your HACCP plan and connect it with lab and product lifecycle systems.
Wayne Labs
Wayne Labs
January 28, 2013
For farm-to-fork control of products, build your ERP system on your HACCP plan and connect it with lab and product lifecycle systems.
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Vibratory sieves improve productivity and product purity for bakery ingredient supplier
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Vibratory sieves improve productivity and product purity for bakery ingredient supplier

Following successful trials to check-screen bakery ingredients, Zeelandia purchased two Russell Compact sieves to boost productivity and ensure hygiene standards.
Wayne Labs
Wayne Labs
January 28, 2013
Following successful trials to check-screen bakery ingredients, Zeelandia purchased two Russell Compact sieves to boost productivity and ensure hygiene standards.
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SPS IPC Drives Exhibition launches sercos III
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SPS IPC Drives Exhibition launches sercos III

New tools and capabilities were on display at the convention.
Shane O'Halloran
January 28, 2013
New tools and capabilities were on display at the convention.
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Future manufacturing

Food Plant 2023: Rise of the Visual Factory

Kevin T. Higgins
January 7, 2013

If the past is prologue, production of food and beverage products will look a lot different in 10 years than it does today.


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Plant Profile

Making ice cream the safe way

Jim Carper
January 7, 2013

Safety first, then efficiency. That’s how Safeway makes packaged ice cream and frozen novelties at its plant in Bellevue, WA. Lean manufacturing principles guide the business.


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