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Will Predictive Maintenance Lead to Data Standardization and AI Wins?

Food manufacturers have invested in predictive maintenance technology and analytics for the last ten years in search of more uptime. Now, food industry leaders are witnessing partnerships for data contextualization that could be the missing “ingredient” to successful AI projects.

Grant Gerke

October 19, 2026

The pursuit of improved operational margins is difficult, as CPG companies face over 20% in cost losses due to inefficiencies. Many are implementing advanced sensors and contextual data analysis to enhance maintenance and develop AI-driven strategies in manufacturing.

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Maintenance Strategies

Digital Twin Technology Scales Predictive Maintenance Across Multiple Plants

Food producers are now modeling traditional maintenance data, such as vibration and frequency, and executing machine learning in the cloud with digital twin simulations. Anomalies are being modeled while also providing advanced analytics, reducing downtime and repurposing staff.

Grant Gerke

April 7, 2026

At the 2025 Automation Fair, Rockwell Automation CEO Blake Moret noted that manufacturers are enhancing efficiency with automation and AI. Food manufacturers use digital twin and cloud platforms for predictive maintenance, reducing workloads and improving visibility. This article covers strategies for effective implementation.

How to Improve OEE with Proactive Maintenance

Tom Egan , PMMI

December 16, 2025

Success in operational readiness is all about data collection. When predictive maintenance systems are integrated with actionable alert-enabled HMIs, OEE increases.

How Smarter Automation Is Revolutionizing Food Production

Tom Egan , PMMI

August 19, 2025

From machine vision and predictive maintenance to digital twin simulations and connected worker platforms, cutting-edge automated systems are redefining what’s possible in food manufacturing.

Make Maintenance Part of Your Digital Transformation Strategy

Today’s CMMS software not only keeps track of maintenance, but mobile versions with video show operators how to keep machines running.

Wayne Labs

July 18, 2024

Even though new processing and packaging equipment today has maintenance tools built in, proper planning and integration into an enterprise maintenance management system makes repair activities easier to track and helps prevent a stockroom full of expensive parts that are never needed.

Conveyors

Starting Up On Time and With Confidence

A look at Cablevey Conveyor's installation process and a greater discussion of predictive maintenance.

Del Williams

January 10, 2024

Relying on an expert OEM for tubular drag cable conveyor-supervised installation and commissioning can eliminate costly mistakes and optimize performance.

Have a Strategy in Place…Or Put Out Fires, Maybe Literally

Even with the best strategy and sensors in place, the final result comes down to humans making the right decision.

Wayne Labs

November 30, 2023

A well-defined maintenance strategy for industrial equipment and machinery is essential for preventing potentially catastrophic incidents, ensuring safety, and improving efficiency.