Podcast00:54:10 Jun 8, 2023Better Together: Live from 2023 TAPPICon - Episode 2This TAPPI Con 2023 episode delivers critical insights for mid-career professionals seeking advanced technical knowledge and leadership development. Industry experts discuss talent acquisition strategies, innovative project management approaches, XR technology applications, steam joint optimization, and pH control solutions. Calvin Bembry shares proven methods for attracting young talent to paper manufacturing, while Rebecca Boyd explores overcoming innovation challenges in fast-paced mill environments. Technical discussions cover Dublin's mission-critical steam joints for energy efficiency and ABB's collaborative pH care package for workforce knowledge transfer. The episode provides actionable benchmarking insights, vendor partnership strategies, and sustainability solutions that directly address ROI concerns while supporting career advancement in plant operations and R&D leadership roles.
Podcast00:42:22 Feb 20, 2023Better Together: John Dyck, CEO of CESMIISmart manufacturing expert John **** reveals how digitization transforms pulp, paper and packaging operations through advanced KPI tracking, workforce development, and supply chain optimization. Mid-career professionals learn actionable strategies for implementing Industry 4.0 technologies that deliver 20-30% productivity gains while capturing institutional knowledge from retiring experts. This comprehensive discussion covers democratizing smart manufacturing across small and medium manufacturers, reducing operational complexity, and positioning the pulp and paper industry as a critical nexus in American manufacturing competitiveness through data-driven decision making and collaborative ecosystems.
