Steam: Minimize the Losses, Save Energy Steam is too valuable a commodity to lose Wayne Labs March 27, 2023 Steam, like compressed air, is expensive to generate and easy to waste through leaks and any number of other issues.Read More
Automation Trends: From Buzzwords to Real Needs Automation will solve many problems—but not without people supporting it. Wayne Labs March 13, 2023 Processors are adopting new technology today to remain competitive and to get an edge on the competition.Read More
Digital Transformation: Plan Now To Save Later Food and beverage processors are implementing digital transformation projects to gain advantage over their competitors. Wayne Labs February 22, 2023 Plan a digital transformation to save energy, improve quality and throughput or iron out supply chain wrinkles—but get started now.Read More
Tech to Enable Track and Trace The FDA will require complete track and trace information within 24 hours. Wayne Labs February 10, 2023 Section 204 of FSMA requires food processors to be able to produce track and trace data within 24 hours of FDA’s requesting it.Read More
Engineering R&D New Ideas for Steam: Superheat it to Kill Pathogens on Contact Wayne Labs February 1, 2023 A new cleaning tool has been under development at Cornell University, which uses superheated steam to kill bacteria on production surfaces. Read More
The Demand for Smart and Efficient Conveying Systems Conveyor technology ranges from basic to smart with the ability to handle complex packaging systems. Wayne Labs January 25, 2023 Current conveying equipment needs to fit in with automation systems but can face installation delays due to supply chain and labor issues.Read More
Time for a Supply Chain System Update? Supply chains have been tenuous for the last two years, and it’s not likely to get better any time soon. Wayne Labs January 16, 2023 Reflect on your current system and its ability to withstand the next supply chain upset, which could happen at any time.Read More
Q&A Tools to Manage Overtaxed Supply Chains Can Be the Basis for Digital Transformation Wayne Labs December 20, 2022 An ERP solution dedicated to food and beverage operations is a good place to start a digital journey.Read More
Food Loss & Waste: It’s Everywhere in the Supply Chain Food loss and waste (FLW) happens on every-level in the supply chain. The impacts of FLW are devastating and, thankfully, can be avoided through swift and direct action on every level. Wayne Labs November 28, 2022 While there are so many places for food loss to occur, a smarter supply chain could help alleviate some of it.Read More
Plant Operations & Engineering Tech Update: Freezing & Cooling Several freezing solutions are available to meet specific applications. Wayne Labs November 23, 2022 From impingement freezers to automated freezer distribution centers, the goal is to produce and maintain quality products with minimal energy inputs.Read More