**📋 FREE GUIDE: Crush Rework Chaos** Bring your team together to eliminate unplanned rework with our step-by-step guide. 👉 **Download it now:** https://strategicpackagingpartners.com/crush-rework-chaos In this episode of The Packaging Therapist, we dig into rework—what it is, why it happens, and what you can do about it. From quality risks to cost impact to prevention strategies, we cover everything packaging and operations leaders need to know to turn rework from a daily headache int...
Dec 14, 2025
35 min
This is a follow-up Q&A session from an IOPP (Institute of Packaging Professionals) webinar featuring Daniel Peretz, Kelly Williams, and moderator Jessie Schwartz. The discussion addresses questions about sustainable packaging, focusing on bioplastics (particularly PLA), compostability challenges, recycling infrastructure, and the integration of recycled content. Key themes include the practical limitations of different composting methods, the challenges of replacing fossil-...
Dec 2, 2025
33 min
Turn EPR Compliance Into Your Competitive Advantage | Data-Driven Packaging Strategy for Food & Beverage Is your packaging strategy ready for the EPR wave hitting the US? While most companies see Extended Producer Responsibility as just another compliance burden, smart R&D and packaging leaders are using EPR data requirements to drive real business value. In this conversation, sustainability expert Ali Uribe (Founder at Co2ral) talks with Jessie Schwartz (Founder and CEO at Strategic ...
Sep 16, 2025
32 min
Are logistics and sustainability hurdles blocking your organization's progress? In this episode, Jessie Schwartz sits down with Megan Dobratz from Native Sustainability to explore innovative solutions for overcoming these challenges. In this conversation, you'll learn: The role of organizations like Second Harvest in streamlining transportation and storage for perishable goods.How industrial composting advancements are revolutionizing waste management despite existing complexities.The i...
Dec 18, 2024
35 min
Struggling to navigate the complexities of private label food manufacturing? Tune in as host Jessie Schwartz and special guest Pamela Derus, Director of R&D at Heavenly Hunks, recap PLMA 2024 and unlock industry secrets that could save you time, money, and headaches. In this conversation, you'll learn: • How to identify and leverage co-packers to enhance your business's operational efficiency and capacity. • The significance of better-for-you trends in private label food production and t...
Dec 4, 2024
20 min
Plastic pollution and finding sustainable alternatives have become urgent priorities in the packaging industry. In this episode of The Packaging Therapist, Dave Craggan, Christopher Tom, and Chris Tyra from Futamura join Jessie Schwartz in a discussion that explores these issues and how cellulose-based films and other innovations in compostable solutions are transforming the market. In this conversation, you'll learn: How partnerships with suppliers have evolved the use of films over th...
Nov 20, 2024
38 min
Are you overwhelmed by the complexities of brand design and sustainable packaging? In this episode, Aaron Keller from Capsule joins Jessie Schwartz to talk about innovative solutions to packaging design challenges and the broader landscape of responsible packaging. In this conversation, you’ll learn: How Patagonia's Octagon box revolutionized sustainable packaging with enhanced recyclability and reduced material usage.The significance of minimalistic packaging, like Patagonia’s "sushi r...
Nov 6, 2024
36 min
Are your logistics costs soaring due to inefficient pallet patterns and cube specs? In this episode, Jessie Schwartz is joined by Trey Carson from TOPS Software, a company specializing in software solutions for optimizing pallet spaces. Trey shares valuable insights on maximizing pallet density, reducing shipping costs, and enhancing supply chain efficiency. In this conversation, you'll learn: Why designing around the 40"x48" palette is crucial for cost-effective shipping.Real-world examples ...
Oct 23, 2024
24 min
Struggling to keep up with the fast-paced advancements in automation and robotics? In this episode, Jessie Schwartz chats with Saman Farid from Formic to uncover how automation can revolutionize manufacturing in the CPG industry. They discuss the risks, rewards, and the future of robotics in packaging, and reveal strategic insights to help you make informed decisions. In this conversation, you'll learn: The key factors to consider when deciding if your facility is ready for automation....
Oct 9, 2024
25 min
In this conversation, Tara Foster and I discuss the challenges and strategies for scaling a business from the perspective of a chief operating officer. We cover topics such as supplier relationships, simplifying manufacturing, logistics, and leveraging web-based tools to support business operations. The conversation also delves into the importance of team utilization, culture building, and problem-solving in a growing business environment. Scaling a business is no small feat—it requires a st...
Aug 20, 2024
32 min
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