How a Well-Planned Strategy Can Help the Food Industry More Effectively Manage Its Energy-Related Costs, by Rockwell Automation

As energy costs continue to rise, foodmanufacturers are taking greater controlover these expenses and gaining a criticalcompetitive advantage. The key toreducing energy-related expenses isunderstanding where, when and howmuch is being consumed. Armed with thisinformation, companies can proactivelymanage load requirements, improvesystem performance and reduce costs.This paper highlights the primary areas ofenergy consumption in food productionand details actions manufacturers cantak

ByControl Engineering Staff October 13, 2005

As energy costs continue to rise, food manufacturers are taking greater control over these expenses and gaining a critical competitive advantage. The key to reducing energy-related expenses is understanding where, when and how much is being consumed. Armed with this information, companies can proactively manage load requirements, improve system performance and reduce costs. This paper highlights the primary areas of energy consumption in food production and details actions manufacturers can take to move toward more efficient operations.

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