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Robotics Work/Study Co-Op Pays Off

A visit to the FANUC booth at PACK EXPO Las Vegas led Packaging World to engineering manager Jessica Juhasz, who has a fascinating work/study backstory that’s more like what we see in Germany than what we see in the U.S.

September 21, 2023

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Operational Excellence

Decelerating Rise Anticipated in Manufacturing Employee Earnings

Manufacturing employee earnings should continue to rise through 2023, but the rate at which those earnings climb may slow.

September 21, 2023

Contract Packaging

Custom Packager Boosts Production and Employee Opportunities With Vertical Wrapper

Custom packager increases line efficiency, grows its business, and trains disabled employees in new skills.

September 5, 2023

Workforce

Watch: Packaging OEM Delkor Talks Workforce, Economy on NBC Nightly News

While job gains are slowing nationally, wages are up 4.4% in a year and national unemployment is near a record low of 3.5%. Dale Andersen of Delkor talks with Tom Costello of NBC in this workforce and economy segment at the OEM’s facility.

August 24, 2023

Operational Excellence

Packaging Executives offer Intuitive Automation Advice

Companies are struggling to simplify machine operation, but those who have been successful have advice on implementing intuitive automation.

August 11, 2023

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The Moment Is Now for Women in Packaging

There is a real opportunity for women to lead the way as the packaging industry grows. But for the industry to reach its full potential, companies will have to address the obstacles women face.

August 7, 2023

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

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