Kulkarni featured in Food Technology Magazine

The strategic advantages of computer networks and predictive modeling continue to expand for food manufacturers. CRB’s Niranjan Kulkarni, PhD., Sr. Director of Consulting Services, provides expert insight into the benefits quality data can make in Food Technology Magazine’s “Machine Learning Powers Better Predictive Modeling.”

Computer networks and predictive modeling allow food manufacturers to make smart decisions from quality assurance to enterprise planning. To make this happen, data is collected from several functions within food manufacturing and supply chains, including equipment, sensors, and customers. As classical predictive approaches have some flaws, the focus is growing on “training” the data through the implementation of sensors.

Artificial intelligence and the food industry

Artificial intelligence (AI) methods are being explored to estimate process and product parameters for drying, extraction, packaging and food waste. Research groups around the globe are looking to machine learning (ML) options for food processing. Industry applications of AI are on the rise in areas of vision-based food sorting, quality control, food safety, supply chain management, and more.

While AI has a promising future in food production, there are still notable challenges ahead in technology readiness levels and cost.

Read the full article here: Machine Learning Powers Better Predictive Modeling.