Lisa M. ShambroContract PackagingIndustry Inflection Point, Part 1: The infancy of contract partnershipsI’m often asked, “What’s going on in the contract manufacturing and packaging industry today?”July 29, 2015Contract PackagingFor too many outsourcing partnerships, trust issues lurkThe Foundation for Strategic Sourcing’s recently held an event, F4SS Connect, in San Diego...March 25, 2015Contract PackagingWhat I learned from a day with ToyotaDuring a September conference of the Foundation for Strategic Sourcing (F4SS), we were very fortunate to offer members the opportunity to spend a day at Toyota Motor Manufacturing of Kentucky (TMMK).November 17, 2014Contract PackagingWhat happens when suppliers grade customers with Two-Way Scorecards?Contract manufacturing and packaging of consumer packaged goods (CPG) can be seen as having “been born” about 10 or so years ago.July 29, 2014Contract PackagingStrategic Relationship Management: Is there really value here?We hear more and more about SRM as the years pass...April 8, 2014Contract PackagingWhat can we learn from Subaru of Indiana?In September, through my work with the Foundation for Strategic Sourcing, I was fortunate to have the opportunity to tour the Subaru of Indiana (SIA) facility, and learn from its leaders.November 26, 2013Page 1 of 1Top StoriesDairyNew Tillamook Ice Cream Plant Features Packaging Line Built to ScaleWith a two-floor layout and plans for further automation, the Decatur, Ill., facility’s packaging line is built to support production growth ahead.RecyclingPackaging Recycling Professionals Gathered in Person and Remotely for this Year's Packaging Recycling SummitRoboticsThrough the Line: Robotic Cookie Multi-pack Automation SystemPackage DesignKind Leans on Familiar Elements in New Brand DesignSponsor ContentStainless Steel Liquid Mixers for Demanding Sanitary Applications