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Lean Manufacturing

5 common mistakes to avoid while using lean manufacturing to improve efficiency

Understanding lean principles will foster a culture of continuous improvement

March 23, 2022

Every industry wants to improve their efficiency, reduce operating costs and increase operating margins. One proven way to achieve these goals is to embrace the principles of lean manufacturing.

Fine tune your production with OEE

Wayne Labs

July 16, 2021

Does OEE hold its own in being the only KPI you should be using? How should you apply OEE? What data should you use to determine OEE? How useful is it, really?

Fabulous Food Plants

Fabulous Food Plants: Design, build, succeed

The decision to build a new food plant or upgrade usually comes down to which option will keep processors competitive

Wayne Labs

August 12, 2019

These projects show that renovations and new facilities aren't just for the billion-dollar food and beverage processors. Small and medium-sized processors can benefit from properly scaled and engineered solutions too.

Green Series

A lean and green approach to reduce waste, improve quality

Wayne Labs

May 20, 2019

Implementing lean manufacturing techniques can help companies improve operational performance and customer responsiveness to improve the bottom line.

West Liberty Foods wins Manufacturing Leadership Award

Debra Schug

June 15, 2017

The food processor was recognized for its digital manufacturing transformation with the assistance of Leading2Lean, a cloud-based lean manufacturing solution provider.

Operational Insights

Benchmark plant processes to become competitive

There are plenty of tools—especially lean manufacturing— that can be used to cut waste and improve productivity. Knowing which to use can be a challenge.

Wayne Labs

November 16, 2016

Whether you’re anticipating using lean or another strategy or a combination, realize that it will require a total commitment of everyone in your company.

State of Food Manufacturing

The state of food manufacturing: The need for speed

A focus on lean manufacturing, quality improvements and increased automation helps processors meet rapidly changing demands.

Wayne Labs

September 4, 2014

One glance at this year’s Food Engineering State of Manufacturing survey indicates, that for the most part, food and beverage processors are facing a lot of issues—many the same as last year.

Sustainable Plant of the Year: Frito-Lay Casa Grande Plant Attains Near Net Zero

Kevin T. Higgins

November 1, 2011

Efficiency was built into Frito-Lay’s Casa Grande plant a quarter-century ago, but the snack maker takes the facility’s energy- and water-conservation systems to a new level with near net zero.

Flooring Commandment: Know Thy Installer

Kevin T. Higgins

November 1, 2011

Polymer science presents food and beverage manufacturers with many floor covering options, but performance often hinges on the expertise of the people installing them.