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Predictive Process Analytics
Continuous Improvement
Operational Success: Productivity Under Pressure
Multifunctional equipment and changeovers, as well as the use of predictive process analytics, can make the difference in achieving operational excellence during challenging times for food and beverage manufacturers.
Stephen M. Perry, Ph.D.
Feb 7th, 2022
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Take Five
Meat Processing Innovations Return With In-Person IPPE
Aaron Hand
Jan 28th, 2022
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Take Five
Food Equipment Suppliers Bring Their Best to PACK EXPO
Aaron Hand
Nov 5th, 2021
Bruce Main
Continuous Improvement
PACK EXPO Rewind: Risk Assessment
Kim Overstreet
Mar 30th, 2020
While few people argue against the use of OEE as a helpful guideline, some are questioning how much it can help direct specific production improvements.
Continuous Improvement
Is OEE too abstract?
David Greenfield
Oct 2nd, 2019
Oden Technologies
Continuous Improvement
Creating Algorithms to Improve Production
Golden Run optimizes machine performance with artificial intelligence algorithms.
Natalie Craig
Sep 25th, 2019
With the integration of PI Vision, Illovo Sugar was able to provide real-time information for operators, promoting a healthy competition between operators. Photo courtesy of OSIsoft.
Continuous Improvement
How a sugar producer found more capacity utilization
Striving to find more operational flexibility and utilization, South Africa-based Illovo Sugar implemented advanced analytics for its form/fill/seal packaging machines across five plants.
Grant Gerke
Mar 8th, 2019
Your recipe, automated to perfection
Sponsored
Your recipe, automated to perfection
Whether it's storing, sifting, metering, weighing or transferring, Shick Esteve is your complete flour reclaim and ingredient automation systems provider.
May 1st, 2022
The new metal detector saves time, labor, and utilities, and is twice as sensitive as former metal detectors, brand owner says.
Continuous Improvement
Metal detectors speed date-paste inspection, reduce product waste
A new metal detector at The Jewel Date Company inspects hot date paste, eliminating the need to freeze and package product first, and reduces the amount of product rejected.
Anne Marie Mohan
Anne Marie Mohan
Mar 1st, 2019
iFix 6.0 features enhanced security and alarm capabilities, as well as new HMI/SCADA application development capabilities.
Continuous Improvement
New HMI/SCADA release highlights GE Digital’s new path
The release of iFix 6.0 shows GE Digital’s continued support for and development of its existing technologies as the company reorganizes around new technology groupings designed for cross-industry use.
David Greenfield
Mar 1st, 2019
The belt-fed VERYX B175 sorter at T H Clements inspects up to 12.5 metric tons (27,500 lbs) of Brussels sprouts per hour. Photo courtesy of Key Technology.
Continuous Improvement
Brussels sprouts manufacturer turns over a new leaf with a digital sorter
A U.K. vegetable processor upgrades to a digital sorter that doubles throughput without compromising the quality of its Brussels sprouts.
Dec 10th, 2018
AmetekMocon
Continuous Improvement
Ametek Mocon launches oxygen permeation analyzer
The OX-TRAN 2/40 measures oxygen transmission rate of whole packages for food, beverage and healthcare products.
Stephanie Neil
Oct 14th, 2018
Cabarrus Brewing Company uses the ShockWave Xtractor from Hydro Dynamics, Inc. to extract more flavor from hops and speed up the brewing process. Photo courtesy of Cabarrus Brewing Company.
Continuous Improvement
Brewing more with less
Cabarrus Brewing Company taps into a cavitation technology that lets the craft brewery extract more flavor from its hops while ramping up efficiency and yield.
Maya Norris
Aug 2nd, 2018
Mark Hanley, senior asset reliability manager, Land O'Lakes
Continuous Improvement
OEE is not the solution
For OEE to succeed, there must be a symbiotic relationship and active communication between all departments, and a solid, integrated plan for the execution of the process.
Mark Hanley
Aug 1st, 2018
Agway's Rob Dargie details the OpX Leadership Network's remote equipment access tool.
Continuous Improvement
OpX tools help manufacturers improve operational excellence
Detailing existing and upcoming tools available free through the OpX Leadership Network, industry experts explained how they can make your entire operations run more efficiently.
Aaron Hand
Jul 9th, 2018
Diageo logo
Continuous Improvement
Diageo drives success on the plant floor
Mark Laven, Diageo’s VP of Supply, will keynote ProFood Live on June 21 and discuss his philosophy on achieving manufacturing excellence.
Joyce Fassl
Joyce Fassl
Joyce Fassl
Jun 6th, 2018
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Continuous Improvement
Consumer demands put pressure on CPGs to deliver the goods
PMMI Business Intelligence “Top to Top” interviews with leading CPGs and OEMs reveal pain points in processing operations and the packaging line.
Oct 13th, 2017
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Continuous Improvement
Vision 2025: Defining the new normal in manufacturing
CPGs are focusing on a variety of solutions to operational challenges, chief among them improved relations with OEMs and other suppliers. This is part one of a two-part series.
Joyce Fassl
Joyce Fassl
Joyce Fassl
Sep 22nd, 2017
After finding an inccorrect sequence of operation with its cooling compressors, the Strauss Group found energy savings on a month-to-month basis that led to $75,000 in annual savings at one facility.
Continuous Improvement
Asset management strategies embrace component innovation and IIoT
With continuing investment in equipment and automation, operations teams are moving to a comprehensive approach for better optimization with nontraditional sensors and components.
Grant Gerke
Aug 25th, 2017
Pfw 6380 Alignment 26 Pmg
Continuous Improvement
Three out of four food processing operations measure OEE (Overall Equipment Efficiency)
And they look to OEMs for any improvement in machines to maximize up-time and increase yields, according to a new study from PMMI Business Intelligence.
Jul 10th, 2017
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Continuous Improvement
Inside the OpX Leadership Network: Tools and checklists
In the first of two installments on PMMI’s OpX Leadership Network and the value it provides to companies of all types, Automation World explains four free tools and checklists that save manufacturers time and money.
Michael Belfiore
Michael Belfiore
Jul 7th, 2017
Source: Sage Clarity
Continuous Improvement
Study reveals operational KPIs that are crucial to performance
Focusing on reducing short stops, unplanned downtime and equipment failures help manufacturers improve OEE.
Apr 28th, 2017
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Conveyors
Maximizing throughput on conveyor lines
A strong sanitary conveyor platform has a hygienic design that not only minimizes product debris but also allows fast and effective sanitation.
Apr 25th, 2017
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Continuous Improvement
The Business Case for Workforce Engagement
Businesses today are experiencing the most competitive, global environment we’ve ever seen – and the key to current and future business success lies with engaging our workforce. Greg Flickinger, Chair, OpX Leadership Network Workforce Solutions Group, discusses the current state of engagement.
Greg Flickinger
Aug 11th, 2016
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Continuous Improvement
Workforce Engagement Defined
The OpX Leadership Network’s Workforce Solutions group set out to define the conditions that create an environment to allow and support engagement. Greg Flickinger, Chair, OpX Leadership Network Workforce Solutions Group, highlights how companies can remove the barriers that stop employees from deciding to become engaged in an organization.
Greg Flickinger
Aug 11th, 2016
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Continuous Improvement
The Importance of Effective Leadership
Greg Flickinger, Chair, OpX Leadership Network Workforce Solutions Group, highlights the various elements of an engagement framework, starting with the importance of effective leadership. Without it, your engagement framework will not have a solid foundation.
Greg Flickinger
Aug 11th, 2016
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Continuous Improvement
The Three Pillars of Engagement
Greg Flickinger, Chair, OpX Leadership Network Workforce Solutions Group, reviews the three pillars of an effective engagement framework: empowerment, enablement and connection.
Greg Flickinger
Aug 11th, 2016
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