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Fabulous Food Plants

Fabulous Food Plants: Design, build, succeed

The decision to build a new food plant or upgrade usually comes down to which option will keep processors competitive
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Wayne Labs
August 12, 2019
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These projects show that renovations and new facilities aren't just for the billion-dollar food and beverage processors. Small and medium-sized processors can benefit from properly scaled and engineered solutions too.
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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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West Liberty Foods

West Liberty Foods wins Manufacturing Leadership Award

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Debra Schug
June 15, 2017
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The food processor was recognized for its digital manufacturing transformation with the assistance of Leading2Lean, a cloud-based lean manufacturing solution provider.


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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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State of Manufacturing
State of Food Manufacturing

The state of food manufacturing: The need for speed

A focus on lean manufacturing, quality improvements and increased automation helps processors meet rapidly changing demands.
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Wayne Labs
September 4, 2014
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One glance at this year’s Food Engineering State of Manufacturing survey indicates, that for the most part, food and beverage processors are facing a lot of issues—many the same as last year.


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Sustainable Plant of the Year

Sustainable Plant of the Year: Frito-Lay Casa Grande Plant Attains Near Net Zero

Kevin T. Higgins
November 1, 2011
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Efficiency was built into Frito-Lay’s Casa Grande plant a quarter-century ago, but the snack maker takes the facility’s energy- and water-conservation systems to a new level with near net zero.
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Flooring Commandment: Know Thy Installer

Kevin T. Higgins
November 1, 2011
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Polymer science presents food and beverage manufacturers with many floor covering options, but performance often hinges on the expertise of the people installing them.
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The State of Food Manufacturing

Kevin T. Higgins
October 1, 2011
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Staff expansions and production efficiencies are bright spots in an industry feeling the effects of economic forces beyond its control.
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Performance Tools for Continuous Improvement

Kevin T. Higgins
September 1, 2011
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Altering processes and procedures requires human involvement, but that doesn’t preclude technical support for continuous improvement efforts.
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9th Annual Replacement Parts Survey

Kevin T. Higgins
July 1, 2011
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Food Engineering readers provide insight into how their companies are recalibrating inventory needs to meet production demands.
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