Workforce

Connected Worker Solutions for Smart Manufacturing

Representatives from Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence provide insight to packaging and processing companies in need of smart manufacturing solutions.

March 13, 2025

Automation & Digital Transformation

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

Processing Instrumentation

What's Working - and What's Not - in OEM Asset Reliability Support

OEMs are enhancing asset reliability in food production by adopting strategies from the automotive industry, says Shawn French, Director of Innovation and Packaging Engineering at Danone North America. However, there's still room for improvement.

March 11, 2025

Workforce

5 Strategies to Secure Resources for Maintenance Teams

A VIP of Customer Success from a CMMS platform and a Maintenance Planner from a beef manufacturer discuss strategies to help packaging and processing maintenance teams secure resources to maximize efficiency, compliance, and improve operations.

March 10, 2025

Processing Instrumentation

Rebellyous Foods Mock 2 Production System Addresses Plant-Based Meat Challenges

Rebellyous Foods installed its Mock 2 Production System at RMS Foods' New Mexico manufacturing plant, helping it achieve price parity with traditional chicken.

March 10, 2025

Food Safety

PACK EXPO Southeast Opens in Atlanta

A must-attend event for packaging and processing professionals.

March 10, 2025

Controls

Unlocking HMI Potential Could Drastically Improve Productivity

Attendees of an exclusive event believe that HMIs can be doing so much more to improve operations, but can the F&B industry tackle what needs to be done to make it happen?

March 5, 2025

Industry News

6 Ways to Leverage Technology to Remedy Skills Gaps

Packaging and processing professionals share solutions they would implement to leverage technology to address employee skills gaps.

February 28, 2025

Processing Instrumentation

What Food Processors Can Expect From OEMs to Improve Asset Reliability

Standardization can go a long way in simplifying maintenance. OEMs can support this by directing that standardization toward the CPG's needs, according to Shawn French, Director of Innovation and Packaging Engineering at Danone North America.

February 27, 2025

Industry News

4 Ways to Hone Packaging and Processing Employee Training

Packaging and processing professionals share their thoughts on how to use technology to optimize employee training.

February 21, 2025

Workforce

Unlocking Potential: The Connected Workforce Explained

CPG companies can use connected workforce technologies to streamline training, simplify tasks, and improve communication and efficiency across the plant floor.

February 21, 2025

Automation & Digital Transformation

Smart Technologies Help Bridge Skills Gap

Automation, personalized training, advanced HMIs, and AI help retain employees.

February 19, 2025

Home

The Next Generation: Passing Down Knowledge from Retiring Experts

Failing to transfer experience is risky. Here are practical strategies to facilitate it.

February 17, 2025