Workforce

Career Accessibility Bridges Packaging Skills Gap

The packaging industry has a staffing problem, and a combination of education and rethinking the workplace may be the solution.

August 8, 2023

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Operational Excellence

Factory Automation Shines as a Workforce Solution

Most packaging and processing executives say automation has successfully addressed labor issues, but ensuring this technology is intuitive is more of a challenge.

August 3, 2023

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Special Report: Women in Packaging Share Experiences, Advice, and Vision

In exclusive interviews with Packaging World, these leading women in packaging share advice, insights and experience to help advance the role of women in packaging, simultaneously solving for workforce scarcity and equity in the workplace in our industry.

July 26, 2023

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Rachael Tomasello, Global Director of Strategic Capabilities, Business Colleges, Mars, Inc.

Rachael Tomasello discusses her journey from managing global supply chains to driving learning and development strategies at Mars and shares the challenges she faced and the key factors that fueled her success in the packaging industry.

July 25, 2023

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Lisa Rathburn, Vice President of Engineering, T. Marzetti Company

Lisa Rathburn shares the secrets of her success, reflects on pivotal moments and mentors, and offers advice for aspiring women in the field of packaging.

July 25, 2023

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Sridevi Narayan-Sarathy, Director, Global Foods Packaging, R&D Senior Fellow, PepsiCo

Sridevi Narayan-Sarathy shares her experiences in driving sustainable initiatives on a global scale. She discusses her key success factors and offers valuable advice for aspiring women in packaging.

July 25, 2023

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Kelly Murosky, Sustainable Packaging Manager, Unilever

Kelly Murosky shares her experiences from product development to her current role at Unilever, driving the "less plastics" agenda and discusses how she overcame challenges, embraced confidence, and carved a path for women in sustainable packaging.

July 25, 2023

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Allison Lin, Global Vice President of Packaging Sustainability, Mars, Inc.

Allison Lin shares her experiences and insights on driving sustainability. Find out how she overcame challenges and why diverse perspectives are critical to solving global packaging waste.

July 25, 2023

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Anne Tate Bedarf, Director, Packaging & Plastics Sustainability, Colgate-Palmolive

In this exclusive interview, Anne Tate Bedarf a trailblazing woman in the packaging industry shares her inspiring journey, from childhood experiences to becoming an influential leader in sustainability.

July 25, 2023

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Charlotte Ashcraft, Manager, Packaging & Graphic Development, Just Born Quality Confections

Drawing on her own experiences, Charlotte Ashcraft reveals the crucial skill she believes has been instrumental in her career advancement: the ability to adapt and connect with people from all walks of life.

July 25, 2023

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Joyce Longfield, Principal of High Pressure Processing Applications, Good Foods Group LLC

Joyce Longfield turned her passion for food into a trailblazing career in packaging machinery and materials. She shares her rewarding experiences, challenges, and unique opportunities as a woman in the field.

July 25, 2023

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Ana Espinosa, Packaging Sustainability Manager, Estée Lauder Companies

Packaging sustainability leader Ana Espinosa discusses the profound effects packaging has on the environment and consumer behaviors.

July 25, 2023

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Margret Oolders, Vice President of Operations, Glenroy, Inc.

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Margret Oolders, Vice President of Operations, Glenroy, Inc., shares the key factors behind her triumph in the packaging industry. She shares valuable insights into success, empowerment, and the need for a more inclusive industry.

July 25, 2023