With the recent downturn in commodity prices, it is more important than ever to be fiscally responsible with available resources. One way to save money and to increase production is to maximize operational efficiency in facilities. This year’s workshop will focus on improving efficiency in grain drying, manpower, electricity and automation. Learn the basics of drying, how to manage shrinks, the benefits of measuring efficiencies, and helpful tools for practicing each of these strategies. In regards to manpower, discover how to create goals, make a plan and manage only what you can control. Participants will receive training on how to understand electric bills, decrease energy use and prepare for the future of power. Automation, the last of the workshop topics, is one way to integrate these various efficiencies by practicing active energy management, streamlining machine use, minimizing manpower and more. The workshop will include a group discussion to practice and apply session information.
For grain industry professionals with credentials from GEAPS and Kansas State, the session will qualify for 0.3 continuing education units (CEUs).
Case Study PDF #1 available here
Case Study PDF #2 available here
SPEAKERS:
Bob Marlow, Owner, Operations Professional Services, Walton, IN
Josh Mulder, PE, Mgr, Commercial & Industrial Design, Power System Engineering Inc, Prinsburg, MN
Mark Spindler, CTO, The Lakeland Companies, Minneapolis, MN
MODERATOR:
Deb Good, District Sales Mgr, Brock Grain Systems, O’Fallon, MO
COORDINATORS:
Barb Grove, QMS Mgr/Asst Grain Oper Mgr, Farmway Cooperative Inc, Beloit, KS
Jason Grahek, Strategic Acct Mgr, CMC Industrial Electronics, St. Louis Park, MN
Jim Jundt, Mgr Feed Sales & Dist, Pacific Ag Products LLC, Boardman, OR
Chuck Kunisch, Facility Mgr, Michigan Agricultural Commodities, Marlette, MI
Gene Kobylak, Location Mgr, MKC, Burns, KS
Meet the Speakers:
Join this session's speaker, Mark Spindler, in the South Lunch Lounge, on Monday, during Expo Hall lunch, for an opportunity to ask questions and have further discussion.
SPONSORED BY:
Agrex Inc, Agri-Business Insurance Services, Bühler Inc, Cleveland Vibrator Company, CMC Industrial Electronics, Design Nine Inc, EGT LLC, Hi Roller Conveyors (AGI), Louis Dreyfus Company, PMI Nebraska, Schlagel Inc, Todd & Sargent Inc, VAA LLC, Wheat Growers, Whiting Equipment Canada Inc