Packaging Automation Forum Set for March 31

The year’s event will be the fourth annual edition of this conference on packaging controls and information technology.

Since 2006, hundreds of packaging professionals and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) have attended Packaging Automation Forum to hear their peers share automation strategies that employ state-of-the-art packaging equipment and technology. This year’s program will look at packaging operations from a variety of industries, including pharmaceutical, beverage, food and consumer packaged goods.

KRAFT的全球性能指标计划经理Track Hanley将讨论Kraft如何通过使用精确测量整体设备有效性（OEE）和坚定地控制实时数据来实现操作灵活性的速度。Snack制造商Lance Inc.将分享其成功将包装操作集成到其企业资源规划（ERP）系统中。

其他会话主题包括使用wireless technology; a human-machine interface (HMI) system that delivers packaging line performance metrics from multiple facilities; technology that connects marking and coding machines with manufacturing execution system (MES) and ERP to enable pharmaceutical serialization; and a look at standards.

“Now more than ever, companies are seeking ways to cut cost and improve their competitive stance,” comments
Packaging WorldVice President and Editor Pat Reynolds. “Since 2006, we have featured the success stories and strategies of packagers who were able to do just that—all with existing products and technology. This year’s program offers even greater value and relevance, as more and more organizations experience increased pressure to improve efficiency and expand capabilities.”

For more information or to register for Packaging Automation Forum, visit www.packworld.com/paf.