What Will Truly “Move the Needle”?
January 28, 2021
As a business leader, there are so many things to think about. We must focus on the safety of our operation. Cash management is critical. Assembling a high…
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Top 5 Read Blogs of 2020 You Didn’t Want to Miss
January 14, 2021
From DDGS shortage, supply disruption due to COVID and processing quality control; there was alot to discuss in 2020. Extruded Corn: A Highly Digestible Alternative to DDGS Scott…
Overcoming Challenges: Collaborating for Success
January 7, 2021
Recently, I encountered a unique situation during a routine customer visit. I met with the management and technicians at a customer’s facility to discuss any feedback or concerns.…
2020 Wrap up! Looking forward to 2021
December 31, 2020
We made it! I think everyone would agree that we are excited to see 2020 end and, more importantly, looking forward to seeing what 2021 brings. This is…
Reinventing Yourself: A Modern Necessity
December 3, 2020
Historically, both companies and people have had to make important changes to adapt to new challenges. Nowadays, reinventing yourself is a concept that has become fashionable. The best…
Save a Penny, Lose a Dollar
November 19, 2020
Recently, we purchased new windows for our house to replace the original windows that were inefficient and outdated. I requested three window companies to present their proposal for…
Measuring Moisture: It’s Easy and Greatly Affects Ingredient Prices
November 12, 2020
We often get asked about ingredient quality measurements and what can be done to improve them. Thankfully, there is a lot that can be done. Using animal experiments…
Is your operation running as efficiently as possible? These blogs can help you run optimally
September 3, 2020
It takes many resources and the right tools in place to run any business. Extrusion operations are no different. Follow these tips from the following blogs to run…
Trade secrets, competitive edge, and the “special sauce”
July 16, 2020
The world is full of businesses trying to carve their way into the marketplace. Unique traits, special offerings, and other flashy items are used to differentiate one company…
Is doing EVERYTHING a successful strategy? NO!
July 9, 2020
As we have discussed in previous business strategy blogs, we cannot do “everything” well. To be successful, companies should focus on their core competencies and be the best…
Continue To Improve Or Get Left Behind
June 18, 2020
When is the last time you had someone in your facility to review equipment operations and conduct staff trainings to insure optimum product output? Our staff regularly conducts…
Agribusinesses to feed the world today and tomorrow
February 6, 2020
In the year 1800, the world was populated by about 1 billion people, in December 2019 the world population reached the figure of 7.6 billion inhabitants and there…
4th Quarter Checklist
October 24, 2019
The beginning of October is a crucial time for businesses large and small as they balance meeting current year targets and planning for the year to come. As…
Finance in Africa: Is Private Equity Right For You?
April 18, 2019
60 percent of family businesses in Kenya are now willing to bring in professionals to help manage the company, says PwC. In parallel, private equity funds in Africa…
Writing a Business Plan
April 11, 2019
Writing a business plan takes a lot of time and effort. The process is like the months of training that athletes need to endure before a major sports…
Nutrition & Equipment Provide Processing Solutions
April 4, 2019
When I started to work as a nutritionist for Insta-Pro®, somebody asked me what an animal nutritionist does in a company that manufacture extruders, presses and coolers? The…
Don’t fight change, embrace it
January 17, 2019
A famous song once said, “the times they are a-changing”. Today, this couldn’t be more true. Technology seems to advance daily, and those who stay abreast and use…
Problem Solving Using a Team
November 1, 2018
Problem solving takes a multi-angled approach. It’s almost like having two different lens prescriptions for your eyes. In order to see clearly, you need both in a set…