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Dr. John E. Johnson

Dr. John E. Johnson, PMP, CPE is an adjunct professor of business and managing director of Epsilon Industries. Johnson has been in the agricultural and meat industry for 30 years, holding various roles in engineering, safety, ergonomics and operations. He holds 10 patents for food-processing equipment, is a Senior Member of the Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers, Board Certified Professional Ergonomist, Project Management Professional, member of The National Provisioner's Editorial Board and manages the family grain farm.

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Tech | Processing

Pandemic era worker safety

Spaced out, decked out and safe
Dr. John E. Johnson
June 12, 2020
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“We may never return to normal” is a phrase noted in newspaper articles, echoed by TV anchors and professed by self-proclaimed experts in the era of COVID-19. Certainly, the food and agriculture industries have not been spared the social and economic impacts of this pandemic.


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Food safety and the supply chain
2020 Food Safety Report | Business Strategies

Navigating complexity in a global supply chain

Dr. John E. Johnson
March 9, 2020
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Another weekly excursion to the grocery store, and I am approaching this trip as an adventure. The duration of my trips is increasing as I explore the origins of my food purchases. 


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2019 Food Safety Report | Food Safety Culture

Overcoming the human element of food safety

Dr. John E. Johnson
March 12, 2019
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This article will focus on the human element of food safety, which presents the most vulnerability to food safety. There are five steps that can be implemented to educate, train and reinforce food safety.
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Employee in Sausage Processing Facility
Employee Matters

Addressing workplace ergonomics in the meat processing industry

Protecting your 'industrial atheletes'
Dr. John E. Johnson
October 24, 2018
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Significant changes continue to address and improve the workplace environment. Organizations continue to address labor opportunities to not only match tasks with individuals but to educate all stakeholders to the value of ergonomics in the workplace.
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Guest Commentary | Sustainability

Sustainability: The process of opportunities

Dr. John E. Johnson
August 23, 2018
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For many decades, some meat processors have been keeping their nose to the grindstone, implementing sustainable practices. But for some advocates, no matter what advancements, activities or applications our industry takes, it will never be enough.
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Robots in Production Facility
Processing Tech

Automation in the food industry is knocking

Dr. John E. Johnson
May 14, 2018
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Food production robots solve two problems: preventing worker injuries caused by machines or repetitive motions and improving consistency and speed in cuts. Now, wash-down robotic systems are also preventing food contamination.
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Inside View of a Food Facility Following Sanitary Design Principles
Food Safety

Sanitary design for safety, efficiency

Dr. John E. Johnson
January 25, 2018
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Food manufacturers, meat processors and equipment manufacturers continue to design, develop and implement sanitary principles to improve processes and products for consumers.
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Processing Tech

Collaborate on conveyors

Dr. John E. Johnson
November 9, 2017
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While evaluating the conveyors during the decommission phase of a recent project, I was amazed at the variety of designs, belting, fabrication and, unfortunately, poor sanitary design.


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Prospective Employees
Business Strategies | Employee Matters

How the meat processing industry can attract and retain good employees

Dr. John E. Johnson
August 17, 2017
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Even with resources focused on filling vacant positions, fully staffed processing facilities are becoming rarities.


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Plant Design & Management

Repair equipment, or replace it?

Guidelines for processors to consider when determining whether to replace, repair or re-engineer equipment in their protein-processing plants.
Dr. John E. Johnson
October 22, 2014
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"Hurry up and get that conveyor running,” is barked over the radio as one critical piece of equipment has brought a processing department to a standstill.
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