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117 - Catching with PMMI's Jorge Izquierdo at Pack Expo East in Philly

People of Packaging · 24 Mar 2022 · 29m

What this episode covers

Jorge Izquierdo, Vice President of Market Development at PMMI, discusses industry trends observed at Pack Expo East in Philadelphia, highlighting the shift of supply chain issues to a top priority alongside workforce shortages. He explains how manufacturers are responding with flexible automation, augmented reality for remote operator support, and a move from scheduled to predictive maintenance to maximize uptime. Izquierdo also details PMMI's ongoing efforts to address workforce diversity through the Women in Leadership Network and high school robotics initiatives, while emphasizing packaging's critical role in food safety and vaccine distribution.

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large enterprises

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PMMI
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Pack Expo East, Pack Expo Las Vegas, AICC

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