People of Packaging · 21 Jul 2020 · 51m
Bob Peek, President of Peek Packaging, joins host Adam Peek along with his sons Miles and Mackey to discuss the dynamics of running a family-owned packaging business. They cover the company's history, the challenges of family dynamics in the workplace, and industry trends such as the shift away from Chinese manufacturing and the rising demand for sustainable packaging. The group also identifies key pain points in the industry, including the lack of young talent, the high cost of eco-friendly materials, and the need for better digital adoption and process redundancy.
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