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Coffee Pod Co-Packer Realizes Perks of ERP System
Between limiting downtime, speeding up throughput, and a host of soon-to-be realized improvements via ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) software data harvesting, Pod Pack is making the most of its new ERP system.
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Software Provides Foundation for IoT-based Automation Strategies
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Ithaca Beer Co. upgrades to a semi-automated brewing process
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Deschutes Brewery’s new ERP creates one source of truth
Besides the manufacturing/production software options, Deschutes currently uses the food safety compliance, warehouse/inventory, purchasing and reporting analytics within the ERP platform.
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New plant cooks up manufacturing flexibility with automation
JTM Food Group’s greenfield plant in Ohio features advanced automation to optimize its batch processing applications and meet changing consumer demands.
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The recipe to reduce microbes.
Meet the Synexis® BioDefense System, the pioneering technology that attacks viruses, bacteria, mold, odors, and insects in the air and on surfaces. Learn More.
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Line simulation IDs OEE improvement opportunity
Polytron used its platform at ProFood Tech to demonstrate a case in which OEE metrics were improved in a real-word bottling application.
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Sealed Air: Smart analysis of packaging equipment
Sealed Air’s SEE Smart Service digital portfolio relies on the Device Control Link cloud-enabled technology that monitors, manages, reports, and analyzes data from interconnected sources on packaging equipment.
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New technologies extend the life of legacy networks
Neither Ethernet nor fieldbus have all the answers for industrial applications. Suppliers and industry groups are working on ways forward that take into consideration the needs—and limitations—of the present.
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The recipe to reduce microbes.
Meet the Synexis® BioDefense System, the pioneering technology that attacks viruses, bacteria, mold, odors, and insects in the air and on surfaces. Learn More.
Continuous Improvement
New HMI/SCADA release highlights GE Digital’s new path
The release of iFix 6.0 shows GE Digital’s continued support for and development of its existing technologies as the company reorganizes around new technology groupings designed for cross-industry use.
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An automated approach to emerging markets
Technology suppliers are delivering cost-effective and customizable control products for sub-markets like craft beer and cannabis that need consistent quality and repeatable processes, as well as business model scalability.
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Actionable data collection remains as the holy grail
Strategic decision-making depends on a single, reliable infrastructure that unifies data silos and a single source of operational insights.
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Continental Mills improves demand planning
Supply chain software technology helps to maximize inventory investments, reduce forecast error and free up production capacity.
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Tech advances help manage data proliferation
Avoid random acts of digital. Innovations in data acquisition, analysis and traceability help food and beverage manufacturers improve demand planning, logistics and customer satisfaction.
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Chicken farmers improve traceability
Chicken Farmers of Ontario improve value chain collaboration and supply chain automation with a robust and scalable technology platform.
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Almond.io embraces mass serialization
Employing mass serialization technology provides supply chain traceability and a deeper connection to consumers.
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Schenck Process daughter company launches new platform
App allows visualizing status of all machines
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Feihe Dairy selects Siemens PLM as digitalization technology partner
In a move aimed at modernizing its operations, the Chinese dairy producer will implement the Siemens digital platform to achieve operational efficiency.
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Can lessons from pharma track & trace be applied to the food supply chain?
Members of the pharma supply chain and solution vendors have learned a lot about what it will take to meet the DSCSA track and trace requirements. Can those lessons be applied to tracking and tracing in the supply chains of other products, such as food?
Robotics
Exclusive: Experts weigh in on the impact of data
In an exclusive roundtable discussion with Automation World, Georgia Tech engineering, science and research experts shared their insights on the trajectories and effects of artificial intelligence and machine learning, and how the intersection of data and technology is changing the industry.
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Easy, adaptable ERP is a reality
Four years ago, QAD embarked on a bold multi-year mission to change the rules—and the reputation—of ERP. Now, the company says, that platform is ready and awaiting what the future holds.
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Food producer increases throughput with modernization pilot
A large sauces and dips maker embarks on a pilot project at a 10-year-old plant to connect multiple business units and begin a journey to optimize supply chain, processing and packaging costs.
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Rice mill upgrades operations with modern SCADA
California Family Foods responded to the ever-changing food and beverage landscape by adding a new SCADA platform from Inductive Automation as part of a comprehensive plant upgrade at its northern California processing facility.
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Mennel Milling embraces enterprise integration
Mennel Milling Company recently expanded its business model by acquiring a legacy bakery and packaging plant in 2016. The acquisition provided an excellent opportunity to modernize the plant and update enterprise resource planning software for better enterprise integration.