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Podcasts
Through the Line Podcast: Equipment Bid Selection
Before attempting to source quotes to address project needs, ensure that all the relevant stakeholders are accounted for in the equipment need specification. Then split the requirements from the criteria for evaluation to make a list of absolute pass/fail requirements.
October 1, 2025

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Webinars
Connecting with People First to Drive Performance
This webinar examines how manufacturers worldwide are embracing intelligent manufacturing, achieving extraordinary results, and building stronger partnerships along the way.
October 16, 2025
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Flipping the Script for Food Processors via Standardized Production Data Metrics
Industries such as pharmaceuticals and oil and gas are seeking unified production data metrics across the enterprise, which flips the script away from equipment-first and establishes data metric standards as the necessary ingredient for scaling across plants.
August 18, 2025
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Through the Line Podcast: Hesitancy to Adopt Remote Services
Why are most end users hesitant to invest in remote services? Cost of retrofitting older machinery and poor communication from OEMs are some of the barriers to implementing remote services.
June 11, 2025
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Fresh Fizz Sodas Improves Traceability with MRP Software
The organic soda producer implemented a traceability system in just a few weeks and saw tracking and cost benefits.
June 3, 2025
Fresh Fizz Soda tweaked its material requirements planning (MRP) system, saved on costs, and became more organized.
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Hershey’s North Star is a Connected Enterprise
Industry 4.0 investments over the last 10 years paved the way to produce immediate throughput gains and, eventually, AI-based food formulation and supply chain strategies.
April 15, 2025
Emerson’s Pro.Lean tool connects to a PLC or other devices, and allows an operator to use a wizard tool to configure a dashboard for operators.
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Chelsea Milling Incorporates AI System to Improve Ingredient Safety and Compliance
The Jiffy Mix maker is eliminating manual processes with a ‘certificate of analysis’ solution from TraceGains.
April 1, 2025
IDP leverages advancements in AI to read unfamiliar and non-standard document formats with high accuracy.
Automation
Tootsie Roll Slashes Line Data Analysis Time by 90% with OEE-trained AI Layer
Tech-spotting at PACK EXPO Southeast: The confectionery icon can now query & interrogate its live packaging line OEE data via common language prompts within OEE software by OFS. Also by OFS, this new Mavyn AI layer also interprets data & suggests actions.
March 11, 2025
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Webinars
Next Level Data: How AI Can Maximize Your Productivity
Explore the state of generative AI and how it relates to common hurdles and market conditions in manufacturing and how we take it from simply a concept to delivering impactful results in the food manufacturing industry.
April 10, 2025
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How to Select Between Equipment Bids
Using an analytical approach that engages all stakeholders impacted by the decision can ensure the proper choice for a facility without the mistakes.
February 24, 2025
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Think Small to Make Big Impacts on Processing Efficiencies
By educating yourself and implementing incremental changes, you will simplify your day-to-day operations, significantly increase production capacity, and build a solid foundation for your business.
February 5, 2025
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How to Prepare for AI Implementation
From early conversations with AI companies to understanding the scope of solutions, following these steps can streamline AI implementation.
September 27, 2024
It helps AI implementation for things like predictive maintenance to collect and store relevant data before introducing the technology.
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The Factors Slowing AI Adoption in Packaging and Processing
Despite the buzz around AI in packaging and processing, concerns like security and data hallucinations are causing hesitation about the technology.
September 12, 2024
Some CPG stakeholders are hesitant to adopt AI technologies due to concerns including employee pushback and data security.
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