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Processing Instrumentation
How A Unified Framework Can Help in Evaluating TCO
Food producers should establish a framework for calculating a new machine’s total cost of ownership and align teams from project managers to operators to provide the data that framework requires, says Greg Flickinger, CEO of American Botanicals and Aloha Medicinals.
July 11, 2025
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Quick Takes on TCO: Low-Cost Imports, Lifetime Cloud Support, and More
Greg Flickinger, CEO of Aloha Medicinals and American Botanicals, breaks down what brings lasting value, and what could cost you, in this quickfire round on common TCO buzzwords.
June 20, 2025
Processing Instrumentation
A Costly Case Study of TCO Mismanagement
Low-cost machines can have a high price in the long run, according to Greg Flickinger, CEO of Aloha Medicinals and American Botanicals. Listen to his firsthand account of budget machinery bringing unexpected expenses in maintenance, downtime, and even team morale.
June 13, 2025
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Evaluating Total Cost of Ownership for Food Processing Machinery
Greg Flickinger, CEO of Aloha Medicinals and American Botanicals, pulls from 25 years of CPG manufacturing experience as he explains the importance of digging beyond the upfront cost to understand the true value of food processing machinery.
May 30, 2025
Processing Instrumentation
How Virtual Technology Can Modernize FAT Processes
Virtual FAT tools like camera systems proved essential when travel was restricted during the COVID-19 pandemic. Today, they continue to streamline FAT processes, says James Couch, FSO Institute Coach.
April 10, 2025
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What to Do When Machinery Breaks on Opening Day
No matter how much planning goes into the acceptance testing stage, there's always the chance things won't go right on opening day. James Couch, FSO Institute Coach, suggests to assume the worst and plan for the best when starting up new machinery.
April 3, 2025
Processing Instrumentation
A Backstage Look at Acceptance Testing in Food Production
James Couch, an FSO Institute Coach with 43 years' experience in the CPG protein industry, offers a behind-the-scenes look at factory and site acceptance testing, including how the emergence of virtual FATs has augmented the process.
March 27, 2025
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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
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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
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
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How Small Plants Can Make OEE Improvements
Smaller food producers can consider a few budget-friendly ways to optimize OEE, including low-cost equipment solutions and a comprehensive understanding of operational data, says Joe Zembas, former project manager at Procter & Gamble.
January 23, 2025
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Troubleshooting the Most Common OEE Issues
Food producers can boost efficiency by watching for OEE troublemakers in availability, performance, and quality, says Joe Zembas, former project manager at Procter & Gamble.
January 7, 2025
