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

- Show: [People of Packaging](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/people-of-packaging)
- Published: 2021-03-22
- Length: 38m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/people-of-packaging/2021-03-22-54-george-dempsey-ceo-of-dempsey-international-and-raptor-packaging
- Listen: https://encase.substack.com/p/54-george-dempsey-ceo-of-dempsey-96d

## Summary

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.

## Chapters

- [0:10](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/people-of-packaging/2021-03-22-54-george-dempsey-ceo-of-dempsey-international-and-raptor-packaging#t=10) Introduction: George Dempsey and Dempsey International
- [3:28](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/people-of-packaging/2021-03-22-54-george-dempsey-ceo-of-dempsey-international-and-raptor-packaging#t=208) Dempsey's Career History and Tricor Bronze Background
- [8:51](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/people-of-packaging/2021-03-22-54-george-dempsey-ceo-of-dempsey-international-and-raptor-packaging#t=531) Navigating Pandemic Supply Chain Disruptions
- [12:59](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/people-of-packaging/2021-03-22-54-george-dempsey-ceo-of-dempsey-international-and-raptor-packaging#t=779) The Philosophy and Creation of Raptor Packaging
- [17:21](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/people-of-packaging/2021-03-22-54-george-dempsey-ceo-of-dempsey-international-and-raptor-packaging#t=1041) Raptor Platform Technology and Magento Integration
- [24:09](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/people-of-packaging/2021-03-22-54-george-dempsey-ceo-of-dempsey-international-and-raptor-packaging#t=1449) Disrupting the Industry and Post-Pandemic Growth
- [29:21](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/people-of-packaging/2021-03-22-54-george-dempsey-ceo-of-dempsey-international-and-raptor-packaging#t=1761) Solving Industry Inefficiencies and Future Vision

## Topics

- [Direct-to-consumer & e-commerce](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/direct-to-consumer)
- [Sourcing & supply chain](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/sourcing-and-supply-chain)
- [Retail, wholesale & distribution](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/retail-and-distribution)
- [Marketing & brand](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/marketing-and-brand)
- [Scaling production](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/scaling-production)

## Most relevant to

companies scaling up

## Mentioned

- Dempsey International (company)
- Raptor Packaging (company)
- Tricor Bronze (company)
- Northwestern bottle company (company)
- Pavisa group (company)
- Magento (tool)
- packaging.tips (other)

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