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Tech Update

Electrical systems and components: The lifeblood of your facility

Electrical systems and components run in the background, keeping your plant energized, but without maintenance and attention, things can go wrong.

Wayne Labs

June 5, 2015

From 2006 to 2010, 8,600 structure fires were reported at US industrial or manufacturing facilities, resulting in 11 fatalities, 230 injuries and $753 million in direct property damage, according to NFPA research.

Tech Update

Cloud-based MES/ERP--No longer an oxymoron

Putting your MES or ERP system in the cloud may be more secure and reliable than your on-premises systems.

Wayne Labs

May 26, 2015

It wasn’t that long ago that you’d never think of putting any of your data in the “cloud.”

Food Safety

X-ray inspection: Getting more for less

With new demand and recent advancements, manufacturers are offering more affordable X-ray inspection machines that are easier to use.

Debra Schug

May 19, 2015

Whether it is a loose screw that falls off a machine, a bone that manages to stay wedged in a piece of meat or a bit of plastic that finds its way into a batch, contamination in a finished product can be a major blow to a brand.

Food Safety

Reducing risk with rapid detection

Debra Schug

May 12, 2015

When harmful bacteria are found in food products, things can quickly spin out of control for processors.

Key Performance Indicators

Effective tools for hitting manufacturing targets

KPIs and measures serve to crystallize business strategy, align the organization and clarify accountability. The people, the measures, the accountability, the review and response process and the actions taken are the greater drivers of strategy delivery.

Peter Hock

May 11, 2015

When deciding what kind of car to buy, there’s an old adage: Fast, cheap and good—pick two!