34 episodes

Today, the world is demanding more of products and packaging: they need to meet consumer demands, be sustainable, and travel through complex supply chains. Simply put, companies that make things need to respond faster than ever to change. Welcome to “Beyond the Shelf: The Product and Packaging Podcast," presented by Specright. In this podcast, we’ll interview experts and industry leaders across food, beauty, CPG, and industrials. We’re going to go beyond the shelf and get behind-the-scenes insights into what goes into making the products you use everyday. We’ll cover everything from product innovation to packaging sustainability and how leaders are thinking about enabling their next generation workforce. We’re going to have a lot of fun and learn new things along the way. So be sure to subscribe and get ready to go “beyond the shelf!" To learn more about Specright and Specification Management, visit https://specright.com/.

Beyond the Shelf: The Product & Packaging Podcast Specright

    • Technology
    • 4.6 • 8 Ratings

Today, the world is demanding more of products and packaging: they need to meet consumer demands, be sustainable, and travel through complex supply chains. Simply put, companies that make things need to respond faster than ever to change. Welcome to “Beyond the Shelf: The Product and Packaging Podcast," presented by Specright. In this podcast, we’ll interview experts and industry leaders across food, beauty, CPG, and industrials. We’re going to go beyond the shelf and get behind-the-scenes insights into what goes into making the products you use everyday. We’ll cover everything from product innovation to packaging sustainability and how leaders are thinking about enabling their next generation workforce. We’re going to have a lot of fun and learn new things along the way. So be sure to subscribe and get ready to go “beyond the shelf!" To learn more about Specright and Specification Management, visit https://specright.com/.

    The Speed of Packaging Innovation, with Matt Crider, Lacerta Group, LLC

    The Speed of Packaging Innovation, with Matt Crider, Lacerta Group, LLC

    In this episode of Beyond the Shelf: The Product & Packaging Podcast, Laura Foti chats with Matt Crider, Vice President of Research & Development and New Product Development at Lacerta Group, LLC. With over 30 years of experience in packaging engineering in both Food and Beauty industries.
    Matt shares insights on several key trends shaping the future of packaging: rapid innovation cycles driven by consumer demands for sustainability; the critical role of specification management platforms in maintaining quality, efficiency, and regulatory compliance; and the increasingly complex global landscape of environmental regulations impacting packaging design.
    To learn more about Lacerta Group, click here.
    Beyond the Shelf is presented by Specright, the leader in Specification Management. To learn more or request a demo, click here.
    To listen to other episodes, click here.

    • 22 min
    Getting Change Right: How to Transform Your Organization with Gary Grates

    Getting Change Right: How to Transform Your Organization with Gary Grates

    In this episode of Beyond the Shelf: The Product & Packaging Podcast, Laura Foti chats with Gary Grates, President of Grates Consulting Group and longtime strategic communications experts about the importance of change management.
    Gary has worked with General Motors, Caterpillar, PepsiCo, Harley-Davidson, Kimberly-Clark, Merck, Dell and more on getting change right. He'll share his experiences on what to do when it comes to communicating change, and what not to do.
    You can follow Gary on LinkedIn here or learn more about Grates Consulting Group here.
    Beyond the Shelf is presented by Specright, the leader in Specification Management. You can learn more here or request a demo here.
    To listen to previous episodes of Beyond the Shelf, click here.

    • 30 min
    Packaging Therapy with Jessie Schwartz, The Packaging Therapist

    Packaging Therapy with Jessie Schwartz, The Packaging Therapist

    In this episode of Beyond the Shelf: The Product & Packaging Podcast, Laura Foti chats with Jessie Schwartz, CEO and Founder of Strategic Packaging Partners and self-proclaimed "Packaging Therapist." Jessie specializes in listening to manufacturing problems and applying her packaging knowledge to figure out how packaging could be contributing and then fixing those problems to increase profits.

    Jessie and Laura talk about the power of data when it comes to decision making, how private label brands are adding to the complexity of packaging today, and advice for packaging professionals of the future (and today).
    You can learn more about Jessie's business Strategic Packaging Partners here or connect with her on LinkedIn here.
    Beyond the Shelf is presented by Specright, the leader in Specification Management software. To learn more or request a demo, click here.
    To view other episodes of Beyond the Shelf, click here. https://specright.com/podcast

    • 31 min
    The Frontier of Beverage Innovation with Trey Lockerbie of Better Booch

    The Frontier of Beverage Innovation with Trey Lockerbie of Better Booch

    In this episode of Beyond the Shelf: The Product & Packaging Podcast, our host Laura Foti sits down with Trey Lockerbie, the CEO and Co-founder of Better Booch. Better Booch is a rapidly growing functional beverage brand that has gained recognition for its commitment to gut health and its delicious products. In this interview, Trey shares the story behind Better Booch's success and discusses the evolving landscape of the kombucha industry.
    In this episode, Trey shares his insights on entrepreneurship, the rise of kombucha, and more on the functional beverage industry.
    To learn more about Better Booch, visit: https://betterbooch.com
    Beyond the Shelf is presented by Specright, the leader in Specification Management software. To learn more visit: https://specright.com/
    To listen to more Beyond the Shelf episodes, visit: https://specright.com/podcast

    • 27 min
    Blurring the Lines of Skincare & Beauty at COOLA, Michael Rentz, Procurement Manager

    Blurring the Lines of Skincare & Beauty at COOLA, Michael Rentz, Procurement Manager

    In this episode of Beyond the Shelf: The Product & Packaging Podcast, Laura Foti talks with Michael Rentz, Procurement Manager, at COOLA live from COOLA headquarters in Carlsbad, CA.With over 15 years of experience in various industries, including hospitality, beverage, furniture, and now beauty, Michael brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the table. COOLA was founded over 15 years ago Southern California and found its niche in the region's outdoor active lifestyle and became renowned for its sunscreen products. With a commitment to using over 70% organic ingredients in every product, COOLA has gained recognition and support from customers who value healthier options.COOLA's product offerings extend beyond traditional sun care. They have expanded into skincare and beauty products that cater to their customers' needs. Michael shares how his team is pushing the boundaries of skincare and beauty, with a strong emphasis on data-educated decisions.You can learn more about COOLA here and connect with Michael on LinkedIn.Beyond the Shelf: The Product & Packaging Podcast is presented by Specright, the leader in Specification Management. Learn more here and you can listen to all episodes here.

    • 27 min
    From the Food and Beauty Industries to the Technology Sector with Tom Preston, Live from Pack Expo 2023

    From the Food and Beauty Industries to the Technology Sector with Tom Preston, Live from Pack Expo 2023

    In this episode of Beyond the Shelf: The Product & Packaging Podcast with Laura Foti, Tom Preston shares his journey through the packaging industry, including working for some of the largest food and beauty manufacturers. Five years ago, Tom transitioned to the technology space and joined Specright, the leader in Specification Management.Laura chats with Tom from Pack Expo 2023 about his journey, lessons learned, and more importantly the trends we all should be keeping an eye on.To learn more about Specright click here.To listen to more Beyond the Shelf episodes click here.

    • 28 min

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