Our Services Materials & Equipment New package development – Design consultation, product/package compatibility, material selection; research, develop and testing of new packaging through commercialization Cost savings & Sustainability – Cost reduction and sustainability through source reduction, material selection and design efficiency Packaging equipment selection, vendor check out and start-up support – Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT’s) & Induced Failure Testing (IFT), vendor equipment check out Competitive analysis – Comprehensive examination of competitive packaging materials Identification of packaging materials and co-packers – Extensive industry knowledge and industry contacts within the CPG (Consumer Packaged Goods) industry Distribution damage assessment and solutions – On-site inspection, distribution system evaluation and improved packaging designs to improve efficiency Shipping efficiency improvement – Cube, pallet patterns and stack height analysis Packaging line troubleshooting – Assist with packaging material designs that integrate production line requirements to maximize your Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) Packaging Specification Development and Optimization Organizational & Professional Development Mapping Competencies to Business Strategy – Create R&D organizational talent strategy in collaboration with Human Resources, specific to; staffing, training & development, performance management, career planning, etc. Transformational Leadership – Provide guidance to R&D organizational transformation efforts, focusing on people within the organization and their interactions Developing High Performing R&D Teams – Provide direction and inspiration to achieve common goals Packaging Strategy Development – Create and link Packaging strategy to Business Unit strategic plans, working closely with cross-functional business partners Recruiting – Use us to help with your Talent Acquisition needs to assist in building higher performing teams Co-op/Intern Program Development – Leverage our industry contacts to help you implement an ongoing recruiting program that will consistently keep your talent pool of entry level candidates full University Engagement – Let us develop a custom recruiting program for your company to enhance your involvement at the University level. This will enable you to tap into some of the brightest and most talented college students