HomeHank HoganContributing EditorSoftwareHow to Tame an Unpredictable Supply ChainSupplies are being disrupted both coming and going for food and beverage manufacturers. Shifting philosophies, combined with a range of digital technologies, could help make operations more predictable and resilient.IIoTMoving Maintenance From Preventive to PredictiveThe technology is available to provide the kind of maintenance know-how that will keep operations humming along. But the average plant will need to overcome some hurdles to realize the benefits.Process InstrumentationInnovations in Flexibility, Reliability Keep Products MovingParticularly with the uncertainty that the pandemic brought with it, industry suppliers are working to provide more flexible, reliable, hygienic conveyors, with an increased level of automation.Process EquipmentNew Advances in Mixing and Blending Meet Merging ChallengesAs food and beverage manufacturers face changing market demands, safety requirements, and sustainability goals, mixing and blending technologies are meeting market challenges with increased automation, rapid cleaning, and customized approaches.