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###### 5 min read

## [What Food Manufacturers Get Wrong About Automation](https://www.catsquared.com/blog/what-food-manufacturers-get-wrong-about-automation)

 By [Kathy Barbeire](https://www.catsquared.com/blog/author/kathy-barbeire) on Apr 3, 2025 11:37:28 PM

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In the race to modernize operations, many food manufacturers equate automation with hardware. They invest in robotic arms, automated conveyors, and high-speed packaging systems — expecting a fast return on investment through increased output and reduced labor.

###### Topics: [food manufacturing automation](https://www.catsquared.com/blog/topic/food-manufacturing-automation) [manufacturing execution system](https://www.catsquared.com/blog/topic/manufacturing-execution-system) [food processing software](https://www.catsquared.com/blog/topic/food-processing-software) [increase plant efficiency](https://www.catsquared.com/blog/topic/increase-plant-efficiency) [yield optimization in food production](https://www.catsquared.com/blog/topic/yield-optimization-in-food-production) [MES vs ERP](https://www.catsquared.com/blog/topic/mes-vs-erp) [real-time plant monitoring](https://www.catsquared.com/blog/topic/real-time-plant-monitoring)

###### 3 min read

## [Maximizing Efficiency with Manufacturing Software](https://www.catsquared.com/blog/maximizing-efficiency-with-manufacturing-software)

 By [Damian Clegg](https://www.catsquared.com/blog/author/damian-clegg) on Feb 20, 2025 6:33:40 PM

[![](https://www.catsquared.com/hubfs/CATSQUARED-MES-Software-1.jpg) ](https://www.catsquared.com/blog/maximizing-efficiency-with-manufacturing-software)

Leveraging real-time data analytics has become a cornerstone for optimizing operations and maximizing yield for meat and poultry processors. Manufacturing software solutions are at the forefront of this transformation, enabling processors to gain immediate insights into their operations. By integrating real-time data analytics, companies can monitor every aspect of their processing lines, from live bird receiving to final packaging.

###### Topics: [food quality software](https://www.catsquared.com/blog/topic/food-quality-software) [food manufacturing automation](https://www.catsquared.com/blog/topic/food-manufacturing-automation) [continuous improvement software](https://www.catsquared.com/blog/topic/continuous-improvement-software) [manufacturing execution system](https://www.catsquared.com/blog/topic/manufacturing-execution-system) [manufacturing operations management software](https://www.catsquared.com/blog/topic/manufacturing-operations-management-software) [improving manufacturing performance](https://www.catsquared.com/blog/topic/improving-manufacturing-performance)

###### 1 min read

## [IPPE TECHTalk Examines a Business’s Readiness for Smart Automation](https://www.catsquared.com/blog/ippe-techtalk-examines-a-businesss-readiness-for-smart-automation)

 By [Kathy Barbeire](https://www.catsquared.com/blog/author/kathy-barbeire) on Jan 8, 2023 8:59:10 PM

[![](https://www.catsquared.com/hubfs/IPPE-TECHTalk-photo.jpg) ](https://www.catsquared.com/blog/ippe-techtalk-examines-a-businesss-readiness-for-smart-automation)

Join CAT Squared's Jack Teague for his IPPE TECHTalk presentation *Assessing a Business's Readiness for Smart Automation and Winning Stakeholder Support*. The presentation will feature three main objectives:

###### Topics: [continuous improvement](https://www.catsquared.com/blog/topic/continuous-improvement) [food manufacturing automation](https://www.catsquared.com/blog/topic/food-manufacturing-automation) [food manufacturing AI](https://www.catsquared.com/blog/topic/food-manufacturing-ai) [gaining support for technology projects](https://www.catsquared.com/blog/topic/gaining-support-for-technology-projects) [industrial internet of things](https://www.catsquared.com/blog/topic/industrial-internet-of-things) [digitized plant floor](https://www.catsquared.com/blog/topic/digitized-plant-floor) [industry 4.0](https://www.catsquared.com/blog/topic/industry-4-0)

###### 6 min read

## [How Technology and Consumers are Transforming the Food Value Chain](https://www.catsquared.com/blog/technology-consumers-transforming-food-value-chain)

 By [Kathy Barbeire](https://www.catsquared.com/blog/author/kathy-barbeire) on Feb 11, 2020 5:15:39 PM

[![](https://www.catsquared.com/hubfs/PurdueAg.png) ](https://www.catsquared.com/blog/technology-consumers-transforming-food-value-chain)

At Purdue University's National Conference for Food and Agribusiness, speakers presented results of the University’s research study analyzing what data is collected across the food value chain, how it’s shared, and to what extent it is used to make strategic decisions. The study focused on five levels of the value chain: ***(1) Ag Input Manufacturers, (2) Ag Retailers, (3) Farmers, (4) First Handlers/Food Processors, (5) Food Manufacturers, and (6) Food Retailers***. The event included panel discussions with representatives from each part of the value chain discussing trends they’re experiencing.

###### Topics: [Traceability technology](https://www.catsquared.com/blog/topic/traceability-technology) [supply chain](https://www.catsquared.com/blog/topic/supply-chain) [food traceability](https://www.catsquared.com/blog/topic/food-traceability) [technology adoption](https://www.catsquared.com/blog/topic/technology-adoption) [manufacturing technology](https://www.catsquared.com/blog/topic/manufacturing-technology) [food manufacturing automation](https://www.catsquared.com/blog/topic/food-manufacturing-automation) [regulatory compliance](https://www.catsquared.com/blog/topic/regulatory-compliance) [food value chain](https://www.catsquared.com/blog/topic/food-value-chain) [consumer demand](https://www.catsquared.com/blog/topic/consumer-demand)

###### 1 min read

## [Blockchain Conference Yields Benefits beyond Traceability](https://www.catsquared.com/blog/blockchain-conference-yields-example-benefits-beyond-traceability-freshness)

 By [Kathy Barbeire](https://www.catsquared.com/blog/author/kathy-barbeire) on Apr 17, 2019 2:49:47 PM

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On March 29, members of the CAT Squared team attended the 2019 Blockchain Conference hosted by the Center for Blockchain Excellence at the University of Arkansas Sam M. Walton College of Business. The conference included several keynote speakers including Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson and FDA Deputy Commissioner for Food Policy and Response Frank Yiannas. There were also breakout sessions with panels of blockchain innovators and opportunities for developers to break out their laptops and practice interacting with blockchain development platforms. However, of all the sessions we attended, the one I found most exciting was a discussion led by Golden State Foods (GSF) Chief Technology Officer Guilda Javaheri.

###### Topics: [blockchain](https://www.catsquared.com/blog/topic/blockchain) [Traceability technology](https://www.catsquared.com/blog/topic/traceability-technology) [supply chain](https://www.catsquared.com/blog/topic/supply-chain) [food traceability](https://www.catsquared.com/blog/topic/food-traceability) [food manufacturing automation](https://www.catsquared.com/blog/topic/food-manufacturing-automation) [food manufacturing AI](https://www.catsquared.com/blog/topic/food-manufacturing-ai)

###### 3 min read

## [Get the Most out of Your ERP](https://www.catsquared.com/blog/erp-integration)

 By [Kathy Barbeire](https://www.catsquared.com/blog/author/kathy-barbeire) on Aug 9, 2017 3:28:50 PM

[![](https://www.catsquared.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Process-Mapping-Diagram-ERP-Integration-3.jpg) ](https://www.catsquared.com/blog/erp-integration)

In [last month's feature](https://www.catsquared.com/blog/erp-mes-mom-best-food-industry-software), we discussed various categories of data-management software systems used in manufacturing. This month, we’ll continue this conversation by more deeply defining the difference between ERP systems and MOM / MES systems and discussing how ERP integration with MES systems empowers manufacturers with real-time business intelligence to make better decisions.

###### Topics: [manufacturing automation](https://www.catsquared.com/blog/topic/manufacturing-automation) [manufacturing software process alignment](https://www.catsquared.com/blog/topic/manufacturing-software-process-alignment) [process mapping](https://www.catsquared.com/blog/topic/process-mapping) [manufacturing technology](https://www.catsquared.com/blog/topic/manufacturing-technology) [erp integration](https://www.catsquared.com/blog/topic/erp-integration) [plant-floor software](https://www.catsquared.com/blog/topic/plant-floor-software) [mes software](https://www.catsquared.com/blog/topic/mes-software) [food manufacturing automation](https://www.catsquared.com/blog/topic/food-manufacturing-automation) [real-time data](https://www.catsquared.com/blog/topic/real-time-data) [continuous improvement software](https://www.catsquared.com/blog/topic/continuous-improvement-software) [manufacturing execution system](https://www.catsquared.com/blog/topic/manufacturing-execution-system)

###### 4 min read

## [Partnership Delivers Prescriptive Analytics to Food Manufacturers](https://www.catsquared.com/blog/cat-squared-announces-new-partnership-unisoma-aimms)

 By [Kathy Barbeire](https://www.catsquared.com/blog/author/kathy-barbeire) on May 18, 2017 12:51:17 PM

[![](https://www.catsquared.com/hubfs/prescriptive-analytics.jpg) ](https://www.catsquared.com/blog/cat-squared-announces-new-partnership-unisoma-aimms)

CAT Squared is proud to announce a new partnership with  AIMMS, an award-winning vendor of Prescriptive Analytics software, and UniSoma, a leading provider of Advanced Planning solutions. The partnership will enable AIMMS, UniSoma and CAT Squared to provision prescriptive analytics applications for food processing and production companies.

###### Topics: [planning software](https://www.catsquared.com/blog/topic/planning-software) [continuous improvement](https://www.catsquared.com/blog/topic/continuous-improvement) [production planning](https://www.catsquared.com/blog/topic/production-planning) [prescriptive analytics](https://www.catsquared.com/blog/topic/prescriptive-analytics) [production and inventory reports](https://www.catsquared.com/blog/topic/production-and-inventory-reports) [manufacturing software](https://www.catsquared.com/blog/topic/manufacturing-software) [food manufacturing automation](https://www.catsquared.com/blog/topic/food-manufacturing-automation) [food manufacturing AI](https://www.catsquared.com/blog/topic/food-manufacturing-ai) [production scheduling](https://www.catsquared.com/blog/topic/production-scheduling) [real-time data](https://www.catsquared.com/blog/topic/real-time-data) [food manufacturing software](https://www.catsquared.com/blog/topic/food-manufacturing-software) [continuous improvement software](https://www.catsquared.com/blog/topic/continuous-improvement-software)

###### 2 min read

## [CAT Squared Identified as Unique MES Fit for Food Industry by MESA](https://www.catsquared.com/blog/cat-squared-identified-as-unique-mes-fit-for-food-industry-by-mesa)

 By [Kathy Barbeire](https://www.catsquared.com/blog/author/kathy-barbeire) on Oct 20, 2015 11:02:41 AM

[![](https://www.catsquared.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/MES-1.jpg) ](https://www.catsquared.com/blog/cat-squared-identified-as-unique-mes-fit-for-food-industry-by-mesa)

In October 2015, Manufacturing Enterprise Solutions Association (MESA) International released their annual MES Product Survey. This is the 16th year MESA has published this report tracking trends in manufacturing execution systems (MES). This year, the report included feedback from MES suppliers from around the world who submitted data on 71 MES products, their services, technologies, quality, and industry focus. Of the 67 participating vendors, CAT Squared was the only solutions provider whose sole focus was serving the food industry.

###### Topics: [mom software](https://www.catsquared.com/blog/topic/mom-software) [mes software](https://www.catsquared.com/blog/topic/mes-software) [food manufacturing automation](https://www.catsquared.com/blog/topic/food-manufacturing-automation) [food manufacturing software](https://www.catsquared.com/blog/topic/food-manufacturing-software) [manufacturing execution system](https://www.catsquared.com/blog/topic/manufacturing-execution-system) [manufacturing operations management software](https://www.catsquared.com/blog/topic/manufacturing-operations-management-software)

###### 2 min read

## [Avoid Recalls Due to Mislabeled Allergens](https://www.catsquared.com/blog/avoid-recalls-due-to-mislabeled-allergens)

 By [Kathy Barbeire](https://www.catsquared.com/blog/author/kathy-barbeire) on Mar 31, 2015 12:33:07 PM

[![](https://www.catsquared.com/hubfs/Avoid-Recalls-Allergens-525x279.jpg) ](https://www.catsquared.com/blog/avoid-recalls-due-to-mislabeled-allergens)

For the fifth straight year, undeclared allergens were the leading cause of USDA recalls. Starting April 12, 2015, the USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) began ongoing, monthly testing and verification to determine whether facilities are accurately controlling and labeling the "Big 8" food allergens: wheat, shellfish, eggs, fish, peanuts, milk, tree nuts, and soybeans.

###### Topics: [food quality software](https://www.catsquared.com/blog/topic/food-quality-software) [food manufacturing automation](https://www.catsquared.com/blog/topic/food-manufacturing-automation) [labeling system](https://www.catsquared.com/blog/topic/labeling-system) [mislabeled allergens](https://www.catsquared.com/blog/topic/mislabeled-allergens) [food allergen recalls](https://www.catsquared.com/blog/topic/food-allergen-recalls)

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