Hardware Podcasts

54 - George Dempsey, CEO of Dempsey International and Raptor Packaging

People of Packaging · 22 Mar 2021 · 38m

What this episode covers

George Dempsey, CEO of Dempsey International and Raptor Packaging, explains how his companies navigated pandemic supply chain disruptions by leveraging global sourcing networks to secure materials like aluminum and PET when US stock was depleted. He details the creation of Raptor Packaging, a B2B e-commerce platform built on Magento that digitizes the distribution model, allowing customers to buy from multiple manufacturers through a single interface. Dempsey argues that this service-oriented approach solves the inefficiency of distribution customers needing to manage dozens of separate manufacturer accounts, thereby increasing visibility and margins for manufacturers while simplifying procurement for buyers.

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companies scaling up

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Companies
Dempsey International, Raptor Packaging, Tricor Bronze, Northwestern bottle company, Pavisa group
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Magento
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packaging.tips

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