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Home » Keywords » operational efficiency

Items Tagged with 'operational efficiency'

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Derek Hibbard
Dairy Operations

Optimizing the total value of operations in dairy

Understanding total cost of operation helps improve profitability
Derek Hibbard
December 7, 2020
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In today’s highly competitive dairy marketplace, owners and operators of dairy production facilities are focused on meeting or exceeding key performance metrics, such as improving yields, minimizing waste and saving water and energy, in order to maximize the efficiency and profitability of their operations. Examining all of the cost components that go into production provides owners and operators an opportunity to understand their Total Cost of Ownership (TCO), which is a logical way to improve a plant’s profitability.


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The State of Food Manufacturing

2019 State of Food Manufacturing Survey

Food Engineering’s annual survey of the industry shows efficiency is top of mind for food and beverage processors
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Casey Laughman
October 7, 2019
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Since 2014, respondents to Food Engineering’s annual State of Food Manufacturing survey have ranked automation as the No. 1 trend affecting the industry—until this year.
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Rick Stier
Food Safety

Translating the 5S system to food safety

A method developed for operational efficiencies can help enhance food safety programs.
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Richard F. Stier
January 12, 2017
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The 5S system reduces operational steps, improves overall cleanliness of work areas.
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Operational Insights

Benchmark plant processes to become competitive

There are plenty of tools—especially lean manufacturing— that can be used to cut waste and improve productivity. Knowing which to use can be a challenge.
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Wayne Labs
November 16, 2016
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Whether you’re anticipating using lean or another strategy or a combination, realize that it will require a total commitment of everyone in your company.


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Employee Engagement
The Plant Floor Worker

Employee engagement: Creating a culture of operational excellence

Employee engagement supports plant safety, food safety and operational efficiency goals. Could your operation be doing more to create a culture of engagement?
Shane O'Halloran
August 12, 2014
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It’s no secret that employee engagement boosts individual, team and overall operational performance.


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TECH FLASH

Lifecycle assessment sizes up environmental impacts of products

May 9, 2012
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Kraft used the system to develop YES Pack salad dressing containers.
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Plant of the Year: Shearer's Foods Rethinks the Food Plant

Kevin T. Higgins
April 1, 2011
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Some additional upfront cost already is paying dividends to this manufacturing organization, with the biggest returns yet to come.
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6/11/20 to 6/11/21
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Downtime Happens…Your Vacuum Equipment Doesn’t Have to Be the Problem

ON DEMAND: Downtime Happens – Don’t let your vacuum pump be the reason. Innovation in equipment can improve uptime, shorten cycle times, and increase production.

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9/10/20 to 9/10/21
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How to Prepare Your Food Business for Post-Pandemic Operations

ON DEMAND: Like most of the world’s businesses, food manufacturers are struggling to discern what their operations will look like post-pandemic. Regardless of the circumstances and difficulties your food company is facing, most can agree that the unprecedented magnitude of the pandemic will undoubtedly create long-lasting implications, making it more important than ever to prepare for the future.

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12/8/20 to 12/8/21
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Are You Ready for New Food Processing Challenges?

ON DEMAND: Consumers are choosing products and brands they know and trust as they shop for food during the global pandemic. Any disruption to production could damage brand reputation, wreak havoc on throughput and disrupt the supply chain.

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