Released on: March 25, 2008, 12:47 pm

Press Release Author: Thomas R. Cutler

Industry: Software

Press Release Summary: Automation.com Discusses Food Industry Core Competencies
Provided by Escape Velocity Systems

Press Release Body: With the possible exception of pharmaceutical manufacturing, no
industry sector is similarly exposed to the quality manufacturing requirements as
the food industry. Building core competencies, effective tracking and tracing
programs are not optional; regulatory compliance requires it. From raw material
control processors to state-of-the-art software solutions, leading and lean
methodologies drive a distinct competitive advantage for even the smallest food
operations.



Manufacturing journalist, Thomas R. Cutler, profiles the increasing rigor that Food
Automation Operations are facing in the February issue of Automation.com. According
to Cutler, "New food industry dynamics require that sustainability must be a
priority; in an era of cost-cutting food automation, food operations professionals,
from plant managers to quality managers, must implement innovative technologies and
form alliances with outside experts. One of the central distinctions of food
automation is developing the right mix of innovative niche food products and line
expansions which produce the best bottom line impact."


According to Evan Garber, President of Escape Velocity Systems (www.evs-sw.com),
which specializes in technology solutions for the food industry, "High competition,
highly variable material costs, regulatory requirements and quality management are
some key challenges to food industry profitability. To succeed, food manufacturers
must have a firm and immediate grasp of production and product margins.they must
also be able to make timely sales and operational decisions based upon accurate
data. Only with a coherent, cohesive data repository with efficient work flows can
food manufacturers manage these complex issues."

As food manufacturers respond to the demands for greater food-safety standards,
sanitation requirements are also an increasingly integral element of the automation
system; sanitation efficiencies must serve as a dynamic part of the lean construct
continued process improvement.


Escape Velocity Systems (EVS) was formed in 2001 to combine specific industry
knowledge related to process manufacturing, distribution, and ERP implementations
with cutting edge software development. The company focus is to create tools that
enable mid-market enterprises to achieve their goals, focusing on lean processes and
ROI. The entire feature can be read at
http://www.automation.com/sitepages/pid3284.php.


Escape Velocity Systems
www.evs-sw.com
Evan Garber
President
solutions@evs-sw.com
303.494.1765 x114



Web Site: http://www.evs-sw.com

Contact Details: Escape Velocity Systems
2530 55th St.
Suite 204
Boulder, CO 80301
303-494-1765