To explore packaging trends in new product development, Catena Solutions met with Lonnette Alexander, an industry expert with 20+ years of experience. In this Q&A, Lonnette taps into her passion for product development and innovation to discuss the role of packaging in meeting consumer needs today and in the future. Read it here: https://lnkd.in/gnB2vEXZ #packaging #productdevelopment
Catena Solutions
Business Consulting and Services
Chicago, Illinois 17,088 followers
About us
Catena Solutions is dedicated to the Food & Beverage industry, with 30+ years of expertise supporting local, national, and global CPG brands. We provide a customized, tailored approach to meet your needs, advising and executing on client initiatives in the areas of Change & People, Project & Program Management, Insights & Analytics, Strategic Growth & Innovation, Revenue Growth Management, Supply Chain Operations, Order to Cash, and Food Safety & Quality. At Catena, we know the Food and Beverage industry and leverage our experience to drive growth, optimize operations, and navigate industry challenges. We do so by working side-by-side with your team, seeing initiatives through to future state, and assigning consultants who have the experience to jump into your operating reality to meet you and your company where you are in your journey.
- Website
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https://www.catenasolutions.com/
External link for Catena Solutions
- Industry
- Business Consulting and Services
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Chicago, Illinois
- Type
- Privately Held
- Specialties
- Change Management, Cost & Margin Optimization, Data Management, Data Visualization, Organizational Design, Project Management, Total Rewards, Workforce Planning, Program Management, Human Capital Consulting, Supply Chain, Compensation & Benefits, Data & Analytics, and Communications
Locations
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Primary
111 W Jackson Blvd
Chicago, Illinois 60604, US
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350 5th Ave
New York, New York 10019, US
Employees at Catena Solutions
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Dave Minor
Executive Leader | Food & Beverage Industry
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Shana Reinhart
Client Engagement Leader | Food & Beverage | Business Transformation | Strategic Initiatives | Supply Chain | Manuf/Plant Optimization | FSQA | RGM…
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Geoff Coltman
Helping food & beverage companies execute on their strategic initiatives, transformations, and goals.
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Liz Bright
Client Engagement Director @ Catena Solutions | Supply Chain Transformations
Updates
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Upskilling: A complicated but crucial initiative for every company in the food and beverage industry. To dive deeper into trends around upskilling, we partnered with Food Industry Executive to bring you the 2024 Food & Beverage Industry Upskilling Report. In the report, you'll find out how companies are navigating upskilling challenges, implementing new initiatives, and measuring success. Download it here: https://lnkd.in/gS648trT #upskilling #workforce #foodandbeverage
What’s the future of upskilling in food & beverage manufacturing? Explore industry trends and future workforce plans in our 2024 Upskilling Report with Catena Solutions. Get Your Copy: https://hubs.ly/Q02Q2f_J0 #WorkforceTrends #Upskilling #ManufacturingFuture
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As part of larger transformation efforts, Campbell's is dropping the "soup" part of its name. The company reports that while soup remains an important part of its portfolio, it accounts for a smaller portion than in the past. Other areas of focus during the transformation include increasing innovation within its snacks division and enhancing its meals and beverages business. Read the full CGT - Consumer Goods Technology article here: https://lnkd.in/gEVASy3Q
Campbell’s Dropping ‘Soup’ as Part of Transformation
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Only 39% of employees feel capable of responding to changing business and customer needs, reports Gartner. We can help. Learn about our comprehensive Change & People solutions: https://lnkd.in/gKpRhq-k #changemanagement #workforce
Explore Our Change & People Solutions
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During and immediately after the pandemic, food and beverage companies were focused on diversification and supply chain optimization. Now, years later, organizations are shifting priorities and turning their attention to strategic growth. One way to achieve this? M&A activity. Strategies supporting M&A success in today’s environment include depth over breadth, SKU rationalization, Revenue Growth Centers of Excellence, and change management. Read the full article here: https://hubs.la/Q02PcBYD0 #mergers #acquisitions
Focus Areas for M&A Success
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The disruption of daily routines is changing Americans' eating patterns, reveals a new report. The findings? Consumers are eating more from home, snacking is replacing meals, and the time between meals is increasing. These trends are driving CPG companies to develop food and beverage products that offer the convenience, ingredients, and value consumers want. Read more from Food Business News: https://lnkd.in/ggPmdAU8 #snacking #foodtrends
Consumers’ eating patterns driven by disruption of daily routines
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Catena was brought on to manage a snack food company’s initiative to bring repack operations in-house. Our solution helped the company: - Reach nearly $1 million in annual CapEx savings - Create a scrap management revenue stream of $57,000 annually - Increase plant electrical system capacity by 35% - Save $700,000 in annual overhead costs See how we did it: https://hubs.la/Q02Mqpx80
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In the food and beverage industry, competition is intense, supply chains are complex, and consumer preferences are constantly evolving. We can help your organization maximize its revenue streams by focusing on: 🔹 Pricing Management 🔹 Trade Promotion Management 🔹 Product Assortment 🔹 Technology Implementation 🔹 Center of Excellence Learn more about our Revenue Growth Management solutions: https://hubs.la/Q02Lvmxn0 #revenuegrowth
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A food processing equipment company invested over $12 million in upgrades to transform one of its plants into a world-class facility. However, the company couldn’t adequately staff the facility, leading to manufacturing disruptions and production delays. See how we increased hiring and improved production: https://hubs.la/Q02Mqb7Y0
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In today's food and beverage industry, the demand for top-tier talent has never been more critical. As companies innovate to meet shifting consumer preferences and navigate disruption, the ability to attract, develop, and retain skilled professionals is essential for driving growth. This edition of Catena Connections aims to navigate the complex landscape of talent management in this dynamic sector. Read it here ⬇️
Catena Connections: Food & Beverage Talent
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