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Wayne Labs has more than 30 years of editorial experience in industrial automation. He served as senior technical editor for I&CS/Control Solutions magazine for 18 years where he covered software, control system hardware and sensors/transmitters. Labs ran his own consulting business and contributed feature articles to Electronic Design, Control, Control Design, Industrial Networking and Food Engineering magazines. Before joining Food Engineering, he served as a senior technical editor for Omega Engineering Inc. Labs also worked in wireless systems and served as a field engineer for GE’s Mobile Communications Division and as a systems engineer for Bucks County Emergency Services. In addition to writing technical feature articles, Wayne covers FE’s Engineering R&D section.

Senior Contributing Technical Editor

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Supply Chain Efficiency Starts at the Top

Wayne Labs

September 1, 2010

There are many tools to make supply chains respond to quick and unplanned changes, but success must begin with senior management.

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July 1, 2010

Evaluate, consolidate, concentrate, relocate, truncate, terminate and expurgate. These words describe actions processors have taken to survive the recession.

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June 1, 2010

While obtaining optimal yield is a priority in size reduction applications, other factors such as food safety, operator safety and equipment reliability are key concerns.

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May 1, 2010

While conveyors may not be the highest-tech devices on the plant floor, current processor demands are bringing them up to speed.

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May 1, 2010

Intelligence is power, and processors require actionable, well-rounded intelligence to remain profitable.

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April 1, 2010

Bulk-bag discharger allows the purchase of 1-ton bags of ingredients instead of multiple, smaller and more costly bags.

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April 1, 2010

Processors are looking for efficient, CIP-able pumping systems at reasonable costs to perform more challenging tasks.

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February 1, 2010

Complete knowledge of your process and product can improve quality and yield.

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January 1, 2010

With potable water prices going up, and water treatment costs going up even faster, processors are looking at pre-treating or completely treating their own wastewater for reuse.

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January 1, 2010

Renting software may be a cost-effective approach compared to purchasing it, but performing due diligence is critical.

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