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Tech | Processing

How to be savvy with software

Process control software is crucial for efficiently operating cattle ranches, pig farms and processing plants, but leveraging technology isn't easy.
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Richard Mitchell
December 11, 2020
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Already a major element in efficient meat processing, process control software is increasingly important on ranches and farms.


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Tech | Supplier's Perspective

Deskless, but not disconnected

The digital communication revolution has arrived for frontline employees.
Daniel Sztutwojner, Beekeeper
November 12, 2020
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Though frontline jobs on the packing or processing floor are often assumed to be devoid of technology such as email or instant messaging, “deskless” shouldn’t mean disconnected. 


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Processing | Conveyors & Beltings

Keeping product rolling along safely

Sanitizing conveyors and belts efficiently is essential for food safety, reduced operating expenses.
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Richard Mitchell
November 5, 2020
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Managing conveyors and belting in meat and poultry plants can be a complicated business. 


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Tech |Processing

Automating for a consistent cut

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Elizabeth Fuhrman
October 7, 2020
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Many meat and poultry processors, trimming and deboning equipment manufacturers and universities continue to pursue automation and robotics for the trimming and deboning process. 


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Tech | Processing

Robotics and Automation: Back to the future

Robotics and automation in meat processing become smarter and more collaborative.
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Megan Pellegrini
August 2, 2020
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The novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) has allowed many professions to rethink how they do business, including meat and poultry processing plants. Increased automation and robotics allow plants to continue operations, while limiting the risk of infecting workers — or animals.


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Tech | Processing

Repurposing wastewater

Innovative, sustainable cleaning systems shrink treatment systems.
Megan pellegrini
Megan Pellegrini
August 1, 2020
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Managers at aging processing plants are poised to improve or replace their existing wastewater systems. What will they find? Innovative, sustainable and less expensive cleaning systems that now require smaller footprints.


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Tech | Protein Problem Solver

Robot automates sandwich production

June 14, 2020
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Filling a sandwich is not particularly difficult, unless it is being done on an industrial scale with a throughput of thousands of sandwiches per hour. One American business is making a determined effort to further automate the process.


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Tech | Spare Parts Know-how

Spare parts: Understood Backward, planned forward?

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Phillip Slater
May 5, 2020
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Spare parts inventory must be understood backward, but it must be planned forward.


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Tech | Spare parts know-how

Playing by the (right) rules?

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Phillip Slater
March 9, 2020
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It is almost impossible to be successful in any activity if you don’t fully understand the rules that govern success. By rules, I mean the way different elements of the activity interact and influence each other in order to achieve your goals. 


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Spare Parts Know-How

How small numbers can have a big impact in spare parts management

The big bang of small numbers
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Phillip Slater
February 7, 2020
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In most areas of management, the relative size of a number correlates with its relative impact on the business.
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Food Plant of the Future: Raising the Bar on Plant Air Quality

On demand Exclusively for thought-leaders in food and beverage processing facility management, Food Plant of the Future webinars are presented by Hixson, a leading design and engineering firm of food processing facilities in North America.

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Webinar

4/25/13
Online
Contact: Adam Thomas

Food Plant of the Future: Global Food Safety Impact on Facilities

On demand SQF 2000, FSMA, ISO 22000/PAS220 and other standards continue to gain traction in an attempt to create safer foods and beverages.

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Webinar

11/7/13
Online
Contact: Ian Witherspoon

Food Plant of the Future: The Future of Wastewater Management

Available On-Demand Effective management of wastewater is becoming increasingly critical to food and beverage processors as the cost for incoming water increases...

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