Tag: Manufacturing
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Servant Leadership in Manufacturing: Ed Determan’s Approach at Pallet Service Corporation | Manufacturing Series
In this insightful episode, Ed Determan shares his journey as Plant Manager at Pallet Service Corporation (PSC), where he’s helped grow a facility from 8 employees to over 30 while implementing innovative systems that have dramatically improved safety, inventory accuracy, and production efficiency.
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Candid Leadership: How Kourtney Corcoran Speaks Truth to Power | Manufacturing Series
In this compelling interview, Kourtney Corcoran, CFO of Signature Brands, shares her remarkable career trajectory from a budget analyst at Bradley’s to a C-suite executive in the food manufacturing industry.
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From NASA to Food Manufacturing: How Philip Tulkoff Modernized a Family Legacy | Manufacturing Series
In this episode, Philip Tulkoff, outgoing President of Tulkoff Food Products, shares his remarkable journey transforming a third-generation family business from outdated practices to modern manufacturing excellence.
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Beyond the Turducken: Larry Avery’s Path to Building a Louisiana Food Legacy | Manufacturing Series
In this episode, Larry Avery, managing partner at Big Easy Foods, shares his remarkable journey from environmental engineering entrepreneur to Louisiana food industry leader.
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Building Safety Culture: Kelly Wadding on Transforming Quality Pork Processors | Manufacturing Series
In this informative episode, Kelly Wadding shares his remarkable 50-year journey in the meat processing industry, from starting as an 18-year-old pushing hogs in a cooler to becoming president and owner of Quality Pork Processors.
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Clean Labels and Clear Vision: Brian Fox on Responsible Food Manufacturing | Manufacturing Series
How can food manufacturers innovate and adapt to changing consumer demands while maintaining efficiency and quality? Brian Fox, CEO of Richelieu Foods, shares his 34-year journey in the food industry and insights on leading a major private brand food company.
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From Guantanamo Bay to Made in the USA Manufacturing: Matt Bulloch’s Journey to Building TentCraft | Manufacturing Series
How can a U.S. manufacturer pivot and adapt during a crisis to not only survive but thrive? In this episode, Matt Bulloch, founder and president of TentCraft, shares his journey of transforming a small custom tent manufacturing business into a thriving company that played a vital role during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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How an Old School Print Shop Transitioned to Digital Success, with Bryan Vielhauer | Finance Series
How do you build an innovative and purpose-driven business? In this episode, Bryan Vielhauer, president of Cincinnati print shop Decal Impressions, shares his journey transforming a struggling company into an innovative digital services provider. After acquiring the near-bankrupt business, Bryan stabilized operations and saw opportunities in digital printing and ecommerce. He made the transition from…