This paper provides an overall design and implementation perspective of a laboratory-scale automated visual inspection system for the beverage industry's production line. A case study has been undertaken where image processing algorithm inspects bottle any defects. Different defects such as improper labeling liquid level can be detected using algorithm. laboratory prototype conveyor belt built,...

AIM To systematically review, using a qualitative, narrative synthesis approach, papers examining alcohol industry efforts to influence alcohol marketing policy, and compare with those used by the tobacco industry. METHODS Literature searches were conducted between April and July 2011, and updated in March 2013. Papers were included if they: made reference to alcohol industry efforts to influ...

This paper investigates the spatial organization and dynamics of retail markets using establishment level data on entry, exit, and location choice in the retail alcoholic beverage industry. Establishments are classi ̄ed into two groups based on ̄rm a±liation: chain vs. stand-alone stores. Stand-alone stores are further broken down into two categories according to product lines o®ered: diversi ̄ed...

2 aCknowledgements This framework has been developed by the Confederation of European Paper Industries (CEPI, see www.cepi.org). Through its 17 member countries* CEPI represents 800 pulp, paper and board producing companies across Europe, ranging from small and medium sized companies to multi-nationals, and 1,200 paper mills. The European paper industry is one of the most competitive and sustai...

Component tracing plays an important role in the wine industry in order to know the product quality during wine supply chain (i.e., from grape to glass). It is one of the main applications of radio frequency identification, which is a key technology due to its ever increasing demands. To adopt the feature of component traceability with the wine industry, it is necessary to design a wireless inf...

Hypotheses from the recent economic literature on heterogeneous firms and international trade are evaluated for food beverage industry. Using new survey evidence firms, an econometric model was developed to link a firm's probability of exporting back characteristics such as ownership structure, size, product type. Trade policy, COVID-19 pandemic, search costs finding overseas markets were cited...

Continuous or high-speed manufacturing equipment is an integral part of the food and beverage, pharmaceutical, and consumer products industries. For many years, these industries have tried to use simulation to improve their processes with less than desired results. In the past, aggregation or continuous modeling techniques have been used which resulted in largely inaccurate and slow models. SDI...