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Items Tagged with 'continuous improvement'

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Bottling line
Improving OEE

Finding new AI-based methods to boost productivity requires digital data

Large gains in productivity have been made over the years using lean manufacturing and Six Sigma, but today new technologies can further efficiency improvements
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Wayne Labs
February 13, 2020
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AI-based tools are the next step beyond Six Sigma and lean manufacturing to improve production
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Green Series

A lean and green approach to reduce waste, improve quality

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Wayne Labs
May 20, 2019
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Implementing lean manufacturing techniques can help companies improve operational performance and customer responsiveness to improve the bottom line.
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Opinion: Don't give up on sustainable operations

Operating challenges make sustainability a challenge, but it's still a worthy goal
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Casey Laughman
March 4, 2018
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Whether it's been pursuing LEED certification, energy efficiency, saving water, or the role of equipment in meeting sustainability goals, each of those stories has had one thing in common: No matter what you do from a planning or an equipment standpoint, bad operations can undo everything.
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Editor's Note

Food Engineering has a new design, but the same great information

Our new design goes hand in hand with what we are seeing in the industry: If you aren't willing to change, you'll get left behind.
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Debra Schug
January 5, 2018
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Companies can often get complacent on innovating.
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State of Food Manufacturing

2017 State of Food Manufacturing Survey

The top 10 trends affecting the future of food manufacturing
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Debra Schug
August 11, 2017
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Respondents to our 2017 State of Food Manufacturing Survey say they expect automation to be a big part of future plans.
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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.
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Wayne Labs
March 8, 2017
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Technology is changing how plants track and respond to waste.
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Continuous Improvement
Continuous Improvement

Got waste? Check, analyze, plan, do!

Learn how to leverage the process and tools in your company to reduce waste to not only meet but exceed your customers’ expectations.
Craig Andrews
May 6, 2016
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It’s not uncommon to experience frustration in the manufacturing world when things don’t go well, when costs are higher and quality is lower than you’d like and when you can’t seem to meet your customers’ requirements.
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MondelÃ??z Ireland
Field Reports

Treat root causes instead of symptoms to improve OEE

Chocolate bar line significantly improves performance by implementing partner approach to continuous improvement plan.
July 7, 2014
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Mondelez Ireland is a market-leading producer of chocolate, biscuits (cookies), gum, candy, coffee and powdered beverages.


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Editor's Note

The perfect time for some good news

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Joyce Fassl
July 7, 2014
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With the food and beverage industry facing so many challenges, from rising raw material costs and implementing more stringent food safety plans to GMO labeling legislation changes and workforce shortages, here’s some good news for a change.


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Continuous improvement

Engaged staff equals better performance

Virtually every manufacturer with a business continuity plan wants to improve continuously, including in the way it approaches continuous improvement.
Kevin T. Higgins
February 6, 2013
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Like motherhood and love of country, continuous improvement is a concept that demands support. None dare speak against it; all are obliged to sing its praises.


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