On this episode of SPOT radio, we speak with best-selling author Nicholas Webb about his mission surrounding employee happiness. The quality and value of your product or service are driven by employee morale. With mission-critical companies that develop medical devices, tainted outcomes can risk patient health and safety. A Gallup poll finds that 22 million dissatisfied and disengaged employees will cost the US economy nearly $350 billion each year in lost productivity from absenteeism as well as other problems due to an unhappy workplace.Guest  Description:Nick captivates audiences worldwide as an engaging speaker, speaking with tens of thousands of people each year at live events.  As an inventor, Nick Webb has been awarded over 40 patents by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office for breakthrough technologies in a wide range of industrial and consumer products, including one of the world’s smallest medical device implants.A prolific writer and bestselling author, his current breakthrough books include The Innovation Mandate. What Customers Crave, Hey Day, and What Customers Hate. These books are used by top brands to design their customer experience and innovation strategies. Nick works closely with Fortune 500 companies throughout the world to help them lead their industries in innovation, strategy, and growth.As one of the world’s leading innovation futurists, Nick Webb, is the CEO of LeaderLogic, a research and development project that is reinventing the way in which consumers access and engage with healthcare and other consumer products and services, and is dedicated to creating the next generation of wearable technologies.www.nickwebb.comhttps://www.goleaderlogic.com/

On this episode of SPOT radio, Charlie Webb speaks with Dr. Julie Suggs about online learning and certification programs from Packagingschool.com. With so much evaluation and innovation in the packaging industry, continuing education will play an important role in moving stakeholder's knowledge forward. These affordable and flexible courses designed for working professionals will help keep the packaging industry strong.Guest Description:Julie Rice Suggs Ph.D. obtained her Ph.D. in Food Technology at Clemson University. She is currently the Academic Director for The Packaging School, which offers 100% online and affordable specialized certificate programs and courses in the packaging industry. She is the lead instructor for the Certificate of Mastery in Packaging Management Program run through Clemson Center for Corporate Learning and works closely with the creative team to build instructional content for various companies. Julie has published ten papers in various prestigious packaging journals. During her time at Clemson, Julie has traveled to Campinas, Sao Paulo, Brazil to present her research at the International Association of Packaging Research Institutes Conference. In her spare time, Julie takes part in the Big Brothers Big Sisters Program.Contact:Website: www.packagingschool.comE-mail: [email protected] Phone: 864-412-5000

On this episode of SPOT radio, Charlie Webb speaks with Ehsan Mokhbery from FUTEK about the wide range of force and torque sensing systems that FUTEX offers. With smaller sensing system, many new opportunities to utilize this technology is opening up for a medical device developers.Guest Description:Ehsan Mokhberi joined FUTEK in 2005, focused on the development of FUTEK's organizational systems and sales. He has spearheaded various successful internal and customer relations programs and is the main liaison between FUTEK’s headquarters and its national and global customers and representatives.  About FUTEK:FUTEK Advanced Sensor Technology is a leading provider of strain gauge sensor solutions (force, torque, pressure), instrumentation, software, and calibration services that are at the forefront of sensor technology. With its headquarters and manufacturing facilities located in Irvine, Southern California, FUTEK products are designed and manufactured under one umbrella, allowing for a highly efficient and innovative ecosystem that includes multidisciplinary engineering teams, a high precision machining center, exceptionally advanced calibration facilities, and state of the art quality assurance systems. The company was founded in 1988 by Javad Mokhbery, who left his career as a senior engineer at Rockwell to fulfill his ambition to create high-quality sensor solutions that would help advance the future of technology. Three decades later, his American dream has come to fruition. FUTEK has grown from a one-man operation in a small apartment to an industry powerhouse with 150 team members, 100,000 sq ft manufacturing space, 3,400 off-the-shelf products, and a client roster that includes the likes of NASA, Google, MIT, and J&J.  With offerings that include standard catalog items, OEM sensors, and fully custom solutions, FUTEK employs unparalleled and all-encompassing quality assurance processes that meet and exceed stringent ISO certification standards. “Failure is not an option” is a popular expression among team members. Another cornerstone of FUTEK’s culture is the confidence and drive to take on challenging and unique applications, giving the team a greater appreciation of potential sensor capabilities, pushing them to continuously find new areas to innovate, and motivating each member to perform to their fullest potential.Contact:Website: www.futek.com

On this episode of SPOT radio, Charlie Webb speaks with Ehsan Mokhbery from FUTEK about the wide range of force and torque sensing systems that FUTEX offers. With smaller sensing system, many new opportunities to utilize this technology is opening up for a medical device developers.Guest Description:Ehsan Mokhberi joined FUTEK in 2005, focused on the development of FUTEK's organizational systems and sales. He has spearheaded various successful internal and customer relations programs and is the main liaison between FUTEK’s headquarters and its national and global customers and representatives.  About FUTEK:FUTEK Advanced Sensor Technology is a leading provider of strain gauge sensor solutions (force, torque, pressure), instrumentation, software, and calibration services that are at the forefront of sensor technology. With its headquarters and manufacturing facilities located in Irvine, Southern California, FUTEK products are designed and manufactured under one umbrella, allowing for a highly efficient and innovative ecosystem that includes multidisciplinary engineering teams, a high precision machining center, exceptionally advanced calibration facilities, and state of the art quality assurance systems. The company was founded in 1988 by Javad Mokhbery, who left his career as a senior engineer at Rockwell to fulfill his ambition to create high-quality sensor solutions that would help advance the future of technology. Three decades later, his American dream has come to fruition. FUTEK has grown from a one-man operation in a small apartment to an industry powerhouse with 150 team members, 100,000 sq ft manufacturing space, 3,400 off-the-shelf products, and a client roster that includes the likes of NASA, Google, MIT, and J&J.  With offerings that include standard catalog items, OEM sensors, and fully custom solutions, FUTEK employs unparalleled and all-encompassing quality assurance processes that meet and exceed stringent ISO certification standards. “Failure is not an option” is a popular expression among team members. Another cornerstone of FUTEK’s culture is the confidence and drive to take on challenging and unique applications, giving the team a greater appreciation of potential sensor capabilities, pushing them to continuously find new areas to innovate, and motivating each member to perform to their fullest potential.Contact:Website: www.futek.com

On this episode of SPOT radio, Charlie Webb speaks with Elon Goldbaum from Network partners about the one-pound peel value for medical device packaging validation. Does your packaging validation plan rest on the one-pound seal strength standard? Listen in and learn why this may be an arbitrary value that could be a process risk.     Guest Description:As Sr. Director of Client Solutions, Elon (Lon) Goldbaum brings over 20 years of experience in the medical device field specializing in packaging, labeling, quality, CAPA systems, and implementation of UDI requirements for Class II products. Lon’s multifaceted background provides support and leadership to Network Partners’ packaging consulting, quality assurance, labeling, and the Apprentice program. He also managed part of 483, and 90 CAPAs, while rebuilding the CAPA system.Prior to joining Network Partners, Lon held various roles with Baxter Healthcare, Edwards Lifesciences, and Danaher with a wide range of responsibilities, covering everything from implementing and managing packaging and labeling processes to sterilization requalification and rebuilding a CAPA system. Lon earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Packaging from Michigan State University.Elon GolbaumContact:Website: http://www.networkpartners.com/e-mail: [email protected]

On this episode of SPOT radio, Charlie Webb speaks with Julio G. Martinez-Clark about the expansion of trade in medical devices and pharmaceuticals from Latin America. We will discuss the possibility of Latin America being a sleeping giant for med-tech.Guest Descriptions:Julio G. Martinez-Clark believes that Colombia represents an untapped destination for medical device manufacturers to do clinical research and one of the perfect country gateways to enter the Latin American market. Julio is the CEO of bioaccess™ –a contract research organization (CRO) and market access consultancy that works with medical device companies to help them do early-feasibility clinical trials and commercialize their innovations in Colombia and the rest of Latin America. Julio is a recognized medical device expert, and his insights on the medical device industry have a voice in industry-leading publications such as Med Device Online and Clinical Leader. Julio is also the host of the LATAM Medtech Leaders podcast: A weekly conversation with Medtech leaders who have succeeded in Latin America. Julio currently serves as an advisory board member for Stetson University's Leading Disruptive Innovation program. His past experiences include technology consultant for Johns Hopkins Hospital, a co-founder and president of a successful real estate investment firm, startup ventures in the telecom and computer industries, and technical and business positions at global telecom and networking companies, including Lucent and Nortel. Julio has a bachelor's degree in electronics engineering from Saint Thomas University in Bogota, Colombia, and a master's degree in business administration (M.B.A.) from Western New England University in Springfield, MA. Julio lives in Orlando, FL. Contact Information: Email: [email protected] number: +1 (954) 903-7210LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliomartinezclark/vCard: http://bit.ly/julio-martinez-clark-digital-cardWebsite: www.bioaccessla.com Additional Links: The Pacific Alliance: https://alianzapacifico.net/en/what-is-the-pacific-alliance/OECD: https://www.oecd.org/latin-america/PROCOLOMBIA: https://investincolombia.com.co/en/sectors/healthcare-services-and-life-sciences/pharmaceutical-sector

On this episode of SPOT radio, Charlie Webb speaks with Adam Peek about the good and the bad news regarding packaging sustainability. Listen in as Charlie and Adams discuss the unique challenges in medical device packaging sustainability and how these challenges have been addressed. Adam Peek also chats about exciting new technologies that will provide sustainability solutions for a growing population.Guest Descriptions: Adam Peek is an MBA and a consultative sales professional with over 14 years in the printed packaging world, Adam digs in with packaging engineers, designers, supply chain personnel, financial analysts, sales, marketing, operations, logistics, and product people to help them figure out where they are and where they want to be. Sometimes the goal is better functioning packaging. Sometimes it's more sustainable packaging. Sometimes it's better-looking packaging.  Whether it's personal care, CPG, pharmaceutical, med device, home care, food, beverage, cannabis/healthcare, or industrial, he is there to help. Adam also co-hosts the "People of Packaging" Podcast.Ted-Talk: https://youtu.be/-WOBqfJM2lk Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/adampeekWebsite: adampeek.com  Phone: 719-551-2374 (Mobile)Email: [email protected]

On this episode of SPOT radio, Charlie Webb speaks with Lindsay Lannelli a candidate connection Specialist for the Adept Group about her experience working from home. Many people turned their time at home into gains on domestic projects and they sharpened their work skills. Listen in on how Lindsay approached the shutdown era.  Guest Descriptions:Lindsay Iannelli is a Candidate Connection Specialist for Adept Group, where she connects the leading brands in the Life Science, Food, Beverage, and CPG industries to elite packaging talent to unlock opportunities and create solutions. The Adept Group delivers best-in-class engineering, consulting, talent, and digital solutions for the packaging world.Website:www.adeptpackaging.comPhone: 610-739-7347Email: [email protected]: www.linkedin.com/in/lindsay-iannelli-7a56a4b7

On this episode of SPOT radio Charlie Webb speaks with Tom Widroe from the Tom Widroe Group on the future of dispersed employees. We also chat about key motivators that will attract better employee candidates by expanding flexible work location options.      Guest Descriptions:Thomas Widroe is the founder and principal of The Widroe Group, since 1998, T-W-G has been helping public, private, and non-profit organizations win the war for talent. Tom Widroe's placement expertise in a host of industries including technology, healthcare, professional services, finance, manufacturing, and government agencies.Tom worked as an operation executive at Bargain Network, a $75 million subscription-based information service with over 700 employees. Tom’s education includes two degrees from the University of California, Santa Barbara.Contact:Website: www.practiceinparadise.comemail: [email protected]: 805.680.7772

On this episode of SPOT radio, Charlie Webb speaks with Mark Escobedo a Senior Sales Engineer at Westpak about the process of accelerated aging. This podcast provides a solid overview from the vista of a medical device packaging testing laboratory. Westpak is an ISO 17025 Accredited Independent test laboratory. Their Laboratory covers a variety of testing processes including Environmental conditioning, Package Performance testing, as well as Accelerated and real-time aging.Guest Descriptions:Mark Escobedo is a Senior Sales Engineer at Westpak providing technical expertise in the medical device and pharmaceutical industries. Mark holds a degree in Package Engineering from San Jose State University.  Mark is also a member of ASTM Committees D10 and F02 where he participates in the development of standards. In addition to writing articles for industry publications, Mark has also conducted seminars on a variety of testing-related topics. His goal is to provide the guidance necessary for a successful regulatory submission as it pertains to packaging.Contact:Website:www.westpak.comemail:[email protected]:1 (800) 830-8020