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Food Engineering
February 1, 2007
Kevin T. Higgins
Outsourcing Engineering Refining Priorities for New Age Engineers The balancing act that engineering teams must master is outsourcing nonessential jobs while retaining the personnel and talent necessary for innovation. mark for My Articles similar articles
Food Engineering
June 1, 2009
Kevin T. Higgins
Food Automation & Manufacturing Conference Report Engineers and other food professionals meet at happy hour to unwind and discuss the day's presentations. Here's a summary. mark for My Articles similar articles
Food Engineering
June 1, 2005
Kevin T. Higgins
Food Automation & Manufacturing 2005 Conference and Expo: Information Abundance Shifting markets are impacting production demands in food processing, says keynote speaker at Food Automation & Manufacturing 2005 Conference and Expo. mark for My Articles similar articles
Food Engineering
January 1, 2006
Kevin T. Higgins
Igniting Innovation: The Push for Creativity Wringing costs out of operations and overhead is great for short-term profitability, but where are the new processes and products that kick-start growth? Innovative systems and creative new products are the lifeblood of all food and beverage firms. mark for My Articles similar articles
Food Engineering
June 1, 2008
Kevin T. Higgins
Food Automation Conference Report Best practices in food safety, asset utilization and sustainability were front and center at this year's industry idea-exchange. mark for My Articles similar articles
Food Engineering
September 1, 2005
Kevin T. Higgins
Food Plant of Tomorrow For half a century, the US food industry pursued the goal of the most food at the least cost, and its plants delivered on that goal. But today, identity preservation, waste solutions, new consumer tastes and other considerations are shaping a new breed of food plants. mark for My Articles similar articles
Food Engineering
October 1, 2005
Kevin T. Higgins
State of Food Manufacturing: Period of Polarization Emerges The middle ground is shrinking as processors gravitate to one extreme or another in their approach to food and beverage manufacturing. mark for My Articles similar articles
Food Engineering
June 4, 2006
Kevin T. Higgins
Food Automantion & Manufacturing 2006 Conference and Expo Masters of Innovation Process and product innovation - and engineering's role in mitigating its risk - formed the subtext of this year's meeting of industry professionals. mark for My Articles similar articles
Food Engineering
December 1, 2005
Kevin T. Higgins
Lean builds steam Assembly industries and the automotive world flocked to lean manufacturing in the last decade. Now, food and beverage processors are getting in step. mark for My Articles similar articles
Food Engineering
May 1, 2006
Kevin T. Higgins
Will you integrate me? Systems integrators are waiting for food and beverage manufacturers to make a proposal: let's become automation partners and stop being strangers in the night. mark for My Articles similar articles
Food Processing
December 2011
Bob Sperber
2011 Processor of the Year H.J. Heinz Co.: A Global Standard for Local Performance Heinz Global Performance System defines quality, teamwork and management best practices for 81 plants worldwide. mark for My Articles similar articles
Food Processing
September 2007
Mike Pehanich
The changing fortunes of food manufacturing The food industry may not be ready for lights-out automation, but some next-generation manufacturing models are taking hold. mark for My Articles similar articles
Food Engineering
August 3, 2006
Joyce Fassl
Editor's Note: In search of the next winner Which outstanding new plant construction project, major expansion or highly renovated facility will be the next Plant of the Year? mark for My Articles similar articles
Food Engineering
February 1, 2005
Jim Getchell
Engineering Brain Drain? New Strategies for Coping Does the food industry still have the engineering competencies to deliver innovation and great bottom line results? It's business challenges are as intense as ever, and the winners will be the ones who can uncover the keys to successfully converting the opportunities to real business results. mark for My Articles similar articles
Food Engineering
September 1, 2008
Kevin T. Higgins
The State of Food Manufacturing From recall readiness to raw material and energy costs, Food Engineering readers weigh in on issues affecting workers and the workplace for food manufacturing. mark for My Articles similar articles
Food Engineering
September 3, 2007
Jim Getchell
Globalization: Where in the World is Your Supply Chain? Globalization and outsourcing offer opportunities and risks for US food manufacturers striving to optimize their supply chains. mark for My Articles similar articles
Food Engineering
May 2, 2007
Joyce Fassl
Don't Think it Can't Happen to You We have all seen in the past year how extraordinary circumstances can suddenly put food processors in a very unwanted spotlight. If your company finds itself on this world stage, will you be ready to handle the recall, trace the source of contamination swiftly and then recover financially? mark for My Articles similar articles
IndustryWeek
March 1, 2008
David Blanchard
Manufacturing Is Not For the Faint at Heart -- IndustryWeek's 2008 Salary Survey Comments When asked to comment on the state of the industry, manufacturing managers throughout the United States share a common concern that the odds seem to be stacked against them. mark for My Articles similar articles
Food Processing
September 2005
Pehanich & Fusaro
The 21st century food manufacturing organization Five years into the new millennium, a handful of manufacturing visionaries assesses the current state of American food processing and whether it's prepared for the future. mark for My Articles similar articles
Food Processing
April 2013
Kevin T. Higgins
Making a Case for Capital Spending Splicing the genes of an accountant and an engineer might help cost-justify plant improvement projects, but a dash of showmanship and passion also help build capex consensus. mark for My Articles similar articles
Food Processing
January 2009
David Feder
2009 Manufacturing Trends Survey: Economy Ahead, Proceed with Caution! Food safety remains paramount and energy's cheap for now, but this certified recession has processors looking to 2009 with hesitation. mark for My Articles similar articles
IndustryWeek
March 1, 2009
David Blanchard
IndustryWeek's 2009 Salary Survey Comments on Manufacturing's Biggest Challenge: The Economy As part of the IndustryWeek 2009 Salary Survey, we asked the open-ended question: What is the biggest challenge facing the manufacturing industry today? mark for My Articles similar articles
Food Processing
September 2011
Greg Flickinger
How Snyder's-Lance Transformed its Plant Into High Performance Work System Snyder's-Lance developed a culture of continuous improvement at the Charlotte manufacturing site to deliver the numbers with near-zero capital investment. You can, too. mark for My Articles similar articles
Food Processing
June 2011
Bob Sperber
Modular Automation Allows for Food Manufacturing Flexibility From the PC to the Internet revolution, standard, modular software objects are the key to easier manufacturing agility and integration. mark for My Articles similar articles
Food Processing
January 2012
Bob Sperber
2012 Manufacturing Trends Survey: Can Production This Year Top 2011? Processors can't get a break from uncertain markets, rising costs and changing safety standards, but they continue to grow and keep optimism high. mark for My Articles similar articles
Food Engineering
November 1, 2005
Joyce Fassl
Look back to see forward As they did in 1995, today's processors see the need for greater automation and feel the push from consumers. However, a few things have changed the way we do business. mark for My Articles similar articles
IndustryWeek
December 1, 2007
Brad Kenney
Continuous Improvement Gets a Green Makeover Don't get hung up on the enviro-hype. Reducing waste, emissions and pollution is simply good business. mark for My Articles similar articles
Food Engineering
February 1, 2009
Kevin T. Higgins
Protecting Your Intellectual Property Innovative products sustain manufacturing companies, and managing the intellectual property underpinning those products is critical. mark for My Articles similar articles
Food Processing
February 2008
Lloyd Snyder
How to launch a new manufacturing line Consulting engineers can be great allies in expanding or changing your process, but only you can impress on them the unique needs of your company and your plant. mark for My Articles similar articles
Food Engineering
October 1, 2005
Kevin T. Higgins
Fabulous Food Plants: Molecular Manipulation of Milk At the producer-owned dairy processor Select Milk, pasteurization and packaging are minor parts of the process. mark for My Articles similar articles
Food Processing
December 2006
Mike Pehanich
Processor of the Year: Discipline born of necessity The $4.5 billion Keebler acquisition not only taught Kellogg lessons in manufacturing efficiency, but how to look to employees for ways to cut plant costs. mark for My Articles similar articles
Food Engineering
February 1, 2009
Joyce Fassl
Editor's Note: A New Tradition in Sustainability Food and beverage manufacturers continue to uncover innovative ways to be environmentally friendly as they increase efficiency. mark for My Articles similar articles
Food Processing
December 2007
Mike Pehanich
Mass Production Meets Custom Manufacturing It's a blend of new and old in Mars' Hackettstown, N.J., plant, where the 21st century technology of My M&M'S meets the 24-hour production of an American icon. mark for My Articles similar articles
Food Processing
April 2013
Kevin T. Higgins
2013 Capital Spending Outlook: Processors Invest in the Tools of Production, Not Brick and Mortar Balance sheets look strong, but food companies are holding the line on capital projects, projecting only a 5.4 percent increase this year. mark for My Articles similar articles
Food Processing
April 2006
Dave Fusaro
Annual Capital Spending Outlook: More ham and cheese! There are some real and widespread signs that capital spending will be up significantly in the food industry this year. mark for My Articles similar articles
Food Engineering
May 2, 2007
Kevin T. Higgins
Elements of Successful Integration The rules of engagement remain a bit fuzzy, but food manufacturers and their technology partners are getting better at reducing the risk in automation projects. mark for My Articles similar articles
IndustryWeek
March 1, 2007
David Blanchard
Managing Expectations -- IndustryWeek's 2007 Salary Survey Comments Given the chance to weigh in on the state of the industry, their companies and their employees, manufacturing managers reveal what you always suspected: Things are tough out there, and they're likely to only get tougher. mark for My Articles similar articles
Food Engineering
November 25, 2008
A new era in manufacturing and production At the recent Automation Fair held in Nashville, TN, Rockwell Automation Chairman and CEO Keith Nosbusch said, "Companies need to increase the performance, innovation and sustainability of their enterprises to remain competitive." mark for My Articles similar articles
Food Processing
April 2011
Bob Sperber
2011 Capital Spending Outlook: Benjamins for Bricks (and Mortar) For two years in a row, capital expenditures in the food processing sector have recovered ... big time. Our annual Capital Spending Report foresees a 20 percent increase for 2011. mark for My Articles similar articles
Food Engineering
June 1, 2009
Plant of the Year Honored Celebration Foods received Food Engineering's 2009 Plant of the Year award during a special presentation on April 28 in Sarasota, FL. mark for My Articles similar articles
IndustryWeek
March 1, 2007
David Blanchard
Manufacturing's Biggest Challenges -- IndustryWeek's 2007 Salary Survey Responses If you come to work everyday worrying about global competition, finding and keeping skilled labor, raw material shortages, and the quality of your product, you're not alone. mark for My Articles similar articles
Food Engineering
August 1, 2008
Kevin T. Higgins
Training: The Ultimate Plant Optimization Tool Degreed engineers certainly are needed, but the need for technically savvy operators and maintenance professionals is even greater. mark for My Articles similar articles
Food Engineering
November 1, 2006
Kevin T. Higgins
The New Math of Energy Efficiency Mothballing energy management plans probably isn't a prudent idea at this juncture in the nation's history. mark for My Articles similar articles
Food Engineering
December 1, 2005
Joyce Fassl
Manufacturing Efficiency Where You'd Least Expect it Employees crave encouragement, support and the right balance of work time with home life in order to be effective. mark for My Articles similar articles
IndustryWeek
November 1, 2001
Peter Strozniak
Rising To The Challenge More plants struggle to adopt lean-manufacturing techniques, learning valuable lessons along the way... mark for My Articles similar articles
IndustryWeek
December 16, 2010
10 Behaviors Manufacturers Should Avoid Let go of the old assumptions when choosing technology solutions. mark for My Articles similar articles
Food Engineering
October 1, 2005
Wayne Labs
Process Control Performance Management If you've been waiting to update your control technologies just to satisfy the government, you might want to rethink your goals in terms of maximizing your profits. Manufacturers that have already updated now have the edge. mark for My Articles similar articles
Food Engineering
June 1, 2009
Wayne Labs
32nd Annual Plant Construction Survey The weakened economy has slowed food plant construction projects in 2008 compared to 2007, and total new, expansion, renovation and distribution/storage projects were also down. mark for My Articles similar articles
IndustryWeek
August 18, 2010
Executive View -- Get Smart Rockwell Automation CEO pushes for more federal funding to support 'smart manufacturing' breakthroughs. mark for My Articles similar articles
Food Engineering
October 4, 2007
Kevin T. Higgins
State of Food Manufacturing Materials issues are emerging as defining factors in today's food and beverage industry. mark for My Articles similar articles