Grant GerkeGrant Gerke is Owner, Technical Editor, Writer, and Marketer at AC Consulting.SoftwareBrewer scales smart manufacturing platforms for next decadeNamibia Breweries adds a historian, SCADA platform and OPC networking to increase energy efficiencies for its packaging, processing and supply chain operations.November 16, 2017HomeConnecting manufacturing levels with better data governanceScores of product choices translate to an SKU explosion across enterprises with equipment, material or repair inventory management.October 19, 2017SoftwareControl platform meets the needs of R&D companyAmalgamated Research LLC uses a programmable automation control platform to efficiently develop industrial separation processes for sugar.September 14, 2017SoftwareBottler modernizes with cloud-based CMMSPepsi Bottling Ventures uses a cloud-based computerized maintenance management system to streamline processes and inventory management as it begins to scale its maintenance programs for multiple facilities.August 28, 2017Processing EquipmentAsset management strategies embrace component innovation and IIoTWith continuing investment in equipment and automation, operations teams are moving to a comprehensive approach for better optimization with nontraditional sensors and components.August 25, 2017HomeOperational metrics evolve as enterprises scaleKey performance indicators are expanding across the enterprise.August 14, 2017SoftwareBeverage producer delivers step-change optimizationSABMiller division commissions a soda filling line with PackML standardization and surrounds the line with a new MES platform to drive enterprise efficiencies.August 10, 2017IIoTNew standards could push optimization to cloud-based MESFood and beverage companies have deep-sixed new plant construction and focused on optimization for the last 10 years. The next step may be real-time optimization via cloud-based MES systems.June 27, 2017SoftwareDairy plant optimization reveals multiple approachesDairy producers come in many sizes, but tighter enterprise integration to plant assets is one way to optimize the “milk standardization” process.May 16, 2017SoftwareFruit supplier elevates production data on the plant floorA large control and SCADA upgrade at a California-based fruit company increases production by 50 percent and sets a foundation for more plant efficiencies.May 5, 2017Previous PagePage 4 of 7Next PageTop StoriesWorkforceThrough the Line Podcast: Training and Development in the Age of AutomationAutomation isn’t replacing people; it’s freeing them. But for companies to realize the full benefits of this evolution, they must commit to one essential principle: continuous training and upskilling.Processing EquipmentOlive Mill Quadruples Capacity with DecanterPackaging TechnologyTopo Chico Innovates in Case Gluing and Sealing with Valco Melton’s EcoStitchWorkforceImproving Worker Retention in Food ProductionSponsor ContentSanitary Drum Filling System for Viscous Food Products
