Items Tagged with 'efficiency'

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Automation Series

Advanced controls yield major process improvements

Use of the right tools can cut waste, curb giveaways, improve efficiency, decrease downtime and maximize product.

Wayne Labs

March 8, 2017

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Technology is changing how plants track and respond to waste.

Editor's Note

How SMART goals help manufacturers increase productivity

First pioneered by General Electric, the system helps anyone complete a seemingly unachievable task.

Debra Schug

February 9, 2017

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The 5-part goal system can help anyone from editors to plant managers.

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Gaining greater plant manufacturing competency

Joyce Fassl

January 19, 2016

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One of the major themes of this month’s issue of Food Engineering is smarter manufacturing, which can be achieved by utilizing the Internet of Things, preventing food fraud and enlisting the help of collaborative robots.

What side benefits come when a company pursues efficiency

January 11, 2016

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President of Deli Brands of America Jeff Saval discusses changes his company has made in the search for efficiency

challenges in food plant floor productivity

What are the top challenges of food and beverage manufacturers in plant floor productivity?

December 22, 2015

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Vince Nasti, VP of Operations for Nation Pizza and Foods, discussed major issues facing the food and beverage industry.

Food waste reduction, trust building top trends for 2014

TECH FLASH

Food for thought: How can large food manufacturers fuel clean energy?

On average, 16 percent of raw materials are lost during food manufacturing.

Shane O'Halloran

April 29, 2014

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We discuss the state of food waste mitigation efforts, and their benefits, in this Q&A with Shlomi Palas, CEO of Bluesphere Corporation.

IFT Global Food Traceability Center receives research grant

The center will investigate the effects of traceability on consumer attitudes and business performance in the seafood industry.

Shane O'Halloran

February 18, 2014

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The center will investigate the effects of traceability on consumer attitudes and business performance in the seafood industry.

TECH FLASH

Candy makers crave technologies that enhance precision and speed

New study addresses trends and challenges in the confectionery industry.

Shane O'Halloran

November 25, 2013

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Leading technology has improved efficiency, allowing processors to meet growing demand.

ConAgra Mills announces capacity and sustainability upgrades at Oakland mill

The historic facility received $21.5 million in improvements.

Shane O'Halloran

May 31, 2013

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The historic facility received $21.5 million in improvements.

Supply Chain: Demand-driven production

Kevin T. Higgins

December 5, 2011

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Mastery of the supply chain can yield tremendous cost savings for food companies, but only if production is aligned with what will sell in the months ahead.

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As the pace of change accelerates in food and beverage, real-time visibility and insight can be the difference between barely surviving and thriving. Today’s dramatic market changes and constantly evolving business models are forcing food and beverage companies to re-examine their inventory management processes.

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