On June 21, 2016 Hudson Valley Technology Development Center and local food and beverage manufacturers gathered to discuss and analyze the Food Safety Modernization Act. The Act, which President Obama passed in 2011, has led the biggest reform of food safety laws since the 1940s. The act concerns contamination, calling for companies to not just […]
In 2011, Stauber Performance Ingredients had a vision for their newly acquired facility in Florida, New York. Under the leadership of Executive Steve Graham, the Stauber team developed a strategy to take their “good” ingredients manufacturer to “world class” status over the next five years. That vision has become reality, as Hawkins, Inc. completed its […]
HVTDC Providing Solutions for Regional Food and Beverage Manufacturers The Hudson Valley region boasts one of the most dynamic bases for the food and beverage industry in the U.S. While fostering interest among locals, the emerging industry plays a vital role in the region’s economic growth and success. In recent years, it has experienced rapid […]
Over the past four months, we have pondered several ways technology has crucial effects on manufacturing and business operations. Contrary to popular belief, technology transcends computer software; it pervades nearly every aspect of an effectively run business. No matter the size of the company, nor the type of goods or services produced, technology innovation has […]
Revenue generation, sales growth, and finding and retaining customers are the lifeblood of all companies. It goes without saying that cash flow improves and customer satisfaction increases when customer jobs, orders, and products are quoted, processed, loaded, and shipped faster and more efficiently. Therefore, let us examine how an important Lean tool, Value Stream Mapping, […]
Over the past eight months, we have delved into Lean manufacturing principles that focus on eliminating waste and require that all the processes used to manufacture a product occur in sequence. As businesses implement a Lean approach to manufacturing, CPAs have also begun to discover many standard accounting practices no longer hold water. As a […]