Grant GerkeGrant Gerke is Owner, Technical Editor, Writer, and Marketer at AC Consulting.SoftwareSmart manufacturing applications say hello to food processorsMany food producers are undergoing modernization initiatives, and smart manufacturing models are providing greater productivity gains as improved plant data reduces downtime.November 22, 2017SoftwareBrewer 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, 2017Previous PagePage 4 of 7Next PageTop StoriesSoftwareTop 10 Articles of 2025, #8: Digital CIP Tech Helps Dairy Farmers Optimize Cleaning ProcessesThe #8 most clicked article of 2025: A digital clean-in-place (CIP) solution is helping Dairy Farmers of America cooperative brands evaluate and enhance the effectiveness of their processes, resulting in thousands of dollars saved in chemicals and water.RegulatoryTop 10 Articles of 2025, #9: Navigating Red Dye Regulation ChangesWorkforceThrough the Line Podcast: Top Episodes of 2025, #2: Sargento’s Product Development and Manufacturing Work Together for Natural CheeseFacilities, Design & InfrastructureTop 10 Articles of 2025, #10: Connections Make Smiles for The Campbell’s CompanySponsor ContentEngineered, Sanitary, Liquid Mixing Systems Increase Process Yield
