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11/01/2024

In 2019, Maple Leaf Foods launched an project that would optimize operations. Rather than reinvent the wheel, they realized the manufacturing ex*****on system from AVEVA, which they already had in place, could be the foundation for a digital transformation that included advanced analytics and technology from Braincube. The result: ROI in just 3 months.
Get the details of this very successful project on

By iteratively analyzing data, the meat producer improves yield, reduces waste, and increases profits.

04/01/2024

A recent report from Deloitte and the Manufacturing Leadership Council (a division of National Association of Manufacturers) suggests that the will transform in the next five years. CPGs can prepare by investing in foundational technologies that enable .

Manufacturers invest in digital transformation technologies as the foundation for an immersive plant floor experience.

21/12/2023

Learn how manufacturers like Mondelēz International and Just Born, Inc. are using to improve procurement operations and package design respectively.

Generative AI for CPGs: The Latest Use Cases to Boost Operations

15/12/2023

New research from Omdia and Schneider Electric uncovers how key industry segments, including consumer packaged goods , are using technologies to solve people-centric challenges and evolve plant floor roles. Read the rest of the story on :

New research shows that digitalization will drive more jobs in manufacturing.

04/12/2023

The power of the . An interview with Michelle Covey, VP of Innovation and Partnerships at GS1 US, talks about the importance of global standards and how the 2D barcode will impact traceability in the as well as consumer engagement. It's a great overview of how it all fits in with the CPG plan.

GS1 US's 2D barcodes will help CPGs, retailers, and consumers track product information.

30/11/2023

In the second installment of a multi-part series on , we take a look at the powerful AI behind the robot that allows it to move, think, and act like us.

A look at the powerful AI behind humanoid robots and how they can be used in packaging operations.

29/11/2023

See? Unilever gets it! Digital transformation starts with people.

The My Unilever app gives factory floor employees access to training, HR support, and more via a mobile device.

21/11/2023

It's pretty clear that a pick and place cobot or palletizing robot isn't going to take someone's job on the plant floor or warehouse. But what about a humanoid robot?

PMMI Media Group Senior Editor Elisabeth Cuneo recently asked the question: "What exactly are humanoid robots, and are they a viable labor force solution?" Her investigation uncovers that there are robots that look and move like humans out there in use right now lifting heavy boxes, sorting parts, or packing items. In the future, with advances in , dexterity, and even some emotional intelligence for more natural interactions, these general-purpose robots could be a productive part of the plant floor.

An interesting and educational exploration of how can change the manufacturing - and a must read for CPGs!

With advanced AI software, dexterous “hands,” and full body mobility, will humanoid robots be the answer to the shortage of labor on the packaging line?

02/11/2023

Find out what lean manufacturing and digital transformation have in common in this conversation with Emerson's Automation Technologies & Solutions' Corey Cronin, director of global business development food & bev, and CPG.

Continuous improvement of people, processes, and technology are the key elements to success.

26/10/2023

Intelligence-as-a-Service is the strategy underpinning the connected information ecosystem-- and
Aveva Group is ready, announcing a technology roadmap at around while welcoming other software vendors into the mix.

An open, cloud-based ecosystem of software partners with advanced AI, data management, digital twin capabilities.

18/10/2023

Artificial Intelligence technology will usher in new methods of that will change the way CPGs design and make products. But not without its share of risks. Learn more by clicking on the link below.

CPGs will use AI to optimize product design, productivity, and quality, but not without cybersecurity risks.

09/10/2023

There are no couch potatoes in the metaverse.
That's what ProFood World Editor-in-Chief Aaron Hand found out when he recently had a technology demo of tna solutions Pty Ltd.'s Virtual Factory, which included cute cartoon taters doing a digital dance down the processing line. This was an entertaining example of how extended reality (XR) technology can immerse manufacturers into a future version of the factory.

The Virtual Factory from tna solutions uses extended reality to help clients visualize their new plants. The technology was on demo at PACK EXPO Las Vegas.

04/10/2023

Update!
The latest trend has bad actors deploying multiple variants of ransomware on the same victim within 48 hours of each other—enabling new data destruction tactics.
Read about the FBI warning and what CPG manufacturers can do to protect their organizations.

Dual ransomware—deployed within 48 hours of each other—enable new data destruction tactics.

02/10/2023

Catching krill requires skill. So does Here's how Aker BioMarine did it - with a little help from Cognite's Data Fusion platform.

The krill producer uses Cognite Data Fusion to unite and contextualize disparate data.

25/09/2023

More from news from PACK EXPO Las Vegas!
Cama’s suite of services includes AR/VR technology that streamlines changeovers and machine troubleshooting.

Cama's AR/VR technology streamlines parts changeover and machine troubleshooting.

22/09/2023

Companies are stuck in an industry 4.0 “standoff,” which refers to a dialogue problem between OEMs and CPG . Leveraging data from a could solve the problem.

Effective Data Use in Smart Machines

18/09/2023

A new survey shows that despite the need to modernize the plant floor, many packaged goods manufacturers have not yet started. Click the link to learn where your peers are on their journey!

Top technologies: Big Data, predictive maintenance, track and trace, and cybersecurity.

29/08/2023

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