Growth in emerging markets is driving activity, despite the need for manufacturers to tackle economic challenges, cut costs, ensure operational efficiency and decrease environmental impact.
Processors have special needs when it comes to staff and materials entering and leaving, as well as separating critical operations and zones in the plant.
Bigger welcome mats are being laid out for third-party auditors as the food industry reconciles itself to customer and public demands for greater transparency.
The days of management by walking around the plant are long gone, and more collaborative work sessions and wireless tools will be embraced by future manufacturing leadership.
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