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Innovations in Reducing Costs & Improving Margins for Consumer Goods

Because CPG companies are always looking to reduce costs and increase revenue, we will be discussing various strategies, technologies, best practices that companies can leverage to improve which includes product manufacturing and design.

This is a unique opportunity for passionate, industry professionals to advance the thinking in this field. As a member, you'll engage with other panelists, learn more than you contribute, and get rewarded and recognized in the form of points and cash rewards. This engagement is moderated by an expert facilitator and is open asynchronously around-the-clock for your convenience over 2-weeks. You will also receive a $200 honorarium.

Every few days, the facilitator will introduce a new subtopic exploring a new facet related to consumer goods production.

Project Objectives:
- Better understand the needs of the market.
- Explore and map the current landscape.
- Identify future directions.
- Determine a recommended path.

This engagement is expected to launch in late January/early February.

peopleExpert participation

- CPG, Pet Care, Food, Agricultural, Automotive Manufacturers
- Heads of Transport and Logistics
- Directors of Packaging and Supply Chain

Applicants
Liana Ellis
Project Manager | CPG | Healthcare | Sales | Business Process & Supply Chain Mgmt.
Passionate and driven to achieve results for any CPG and/or healthcare companies. Strengths include strategic business development strategies incorporating Project Management methodologies for new product introductions, package development initiatives, business development and business analysis. Was accredited with introducing multiple new product introductions for the alcoholic beverage industries, ex. Polar Ice Vodka, CC, CC Classic, Wiser's Deluxe and many others. Extensive experience leading cross-functional teams on new product introductions and packaging initiatives concept to production. Expertise in all package development processes including design, procurement, production and quality assurance. Supply Chain Management: Executed the strategic sourcing/supply chain plans for global companies to deliver savings and improve revenue. Operational Management: Ensuring operational efficiencies are obtained from the outset of the project in order to ensure customer value throughout the process.
Kyle Mcmaho
Packaging Engineer I at Spectrum Brands, Inc
Spectrum Brands Holdings, a member of the Russell 1000 Index, is a leading supplier of residential locksets, residential builders’ hardware, plumbing, shaving and grooming products, personal care products, small household appliances, specialty pet supplies, lawn and garden and home pest control products, and personal insect repellents. Helping to meet the needs of consumers worldwide, Spectrum Brands offers a broad portfolio of marketleading, well-known and widely trusted brands including Kwikset®, Weiser®, Baldwin®, National Hardware®, Pfister®, Remington®, George Foreman®, Russell Hobbs®, Black+Decker®, Tetra®, Marineland®, Nature’s Miracle®, Dingo®, 8-in-1®, FURminator®, IAMS® and Eukanuba® (Europe only), Digest-eeze™, Healthy-Hide®, Littermaid®, Spectracide®, Cutter®, Repel®, Hot Shot®, Black Flag® and Liquid Fence®.
Robert Faller
Director at R&KF Consulting, Ltd.
What an absolutely interesting combination of expertise this panel poses. I have in excess of 40 years experience in the CPG industry, working primarily in R&D with a keen focus on various types of packaging to best deliver products to consumers (safety, ease of use and compatibility with active agents). In addition, I have extensive experience with agricultural. landscaping issues and needs, as I have been co-owner of a landscape company (I minored in horticulture at university) for over 20 years. I would welcome the opportunity to participate on this panel, as I believe I would have quite a bit of information and perspectives to offer.
Len Keck
President, Owner's Representative & Project Management Consultant at Westfield Consulting L.L.C.
I am a retired Registered Professional Engineer with experience in bulk processing and bulk material handling experience in the plastics, metals and pharmaceutical industries. During 7 years at ALCOA, 13 years at GE Plastics, 7 years with Warner Lambert/Schering Plough/Pfizer I managed the upgrading of process flow, equipment and materials handling to convert several processes from batch to continuous and/or dramatically improve labor productivity and reduce material waste. Before college graduation I worked for my family buisness as a meat cutter and caterer, especially as a grill specialist. Since retirement I continue to use home grill equipment averaging 5 days per week for home meal preparation
Mary Wirtz Cooper
Cooper Consulting Founder: Strategic Marketing Leader I Brand Builder I Drives Innovation
As a marketer and management consultant, I have worked with a vast number of CPG enterprise companies to innovate and test packaging and supply chain modifications. Companies have included: PepsiCo, Mars, Kraft, Mondelez, Unilever, McDonald's, etc. I am an avid cook and foodie. I barbeque regularly for family and friends.
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Armando Leyva, HR Director at 360º HC

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Innovations in Reducing Costs & Improving Margins for Consumer Goods