The Obama Administration chose to offer immigration protection to younger undocumented immigrants through the “Deferred Action Process for Young People” program.

Let’s say this out loud right at the start — no one actually wants to hold spare-parts inventory. Why would you?  Inventory ties up working capital that we could otherwise use for more productive purposes.

It is not always easy to indicate or appreciate what the benefits of maintenance are, but as product processes become more automated, they are more interconnected.

The meat-processing industry, as evidenced by the Top 100 Report, continues to be both extremely stable in some aspects and wildly erratic in others. The companies at the top of the list — Tyson Foods, JBS USA, Cargill Meat Solutions and Smithfield Foods — did not break rank from last year.

Meat demand stays high despite downward consumption trend.

Processors and their R&D departments must take a closer look at tomorrow’s meat-case shopper and decide if their product mix and makeup meet the ever-changing demand.

Investigating the use of ultrasound to determine lung problems in sheep so as to screen for kosher slaughter.

Sausage processors answer the call, as consumers seek flavor and health-conscious variety in their purchase options.

“My steak tastes good! I like my steak! I don’t like my steak! There is something wrong with the taste of my steak!”

Smaller processors have done well despite the economy, but more challenges lay ahead.