Wrapping Things Up
Wrapping Things Up
Podcast Description
Introducing Wrapping Things Up — the podcast that tackles packaging automation without putting you to sleep.No jargon. No gatekeeping. Just proven insights from the people who’ve been there (and have the busted bag samples to prove it). New episodes drop monthly to bring you dependable relief from your biggest packaging automation headaches — just by tapping ‘Play.’
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast tackles misconceptions surrounding packaging automation, focusing on practical insights and real-world applications. Key themes include the fears businesses have about automation, investment inquiries regarding equipment, testing and validation importance, and customer education in automation projects. Episodes feature discussions with industry experts, such as exploring challenges with niche products like cheese and matcha powder, ensuring listeners receive well-rounded knowledge on their packaging automation journey.
Introducing Wrapping Things Up — the podcast that tackles packaging automation without putting you to sleep.
No jargon. No gatekeeping. Just proven insights from the people who’ve been there (and have the busted bag samples to prove it). New episodes drop monthly to bring you dependable relief from your biggest packaging automation headaches — just by tapping ‘Play.’
In this episode of Wrapping Things Up, guest host Robert Barkley sits down with Mike Reilly — VP of Engineering, Maintenance & Safety at MSI Express and former General Mills veteran — for a candid conversation on how co-packers and co-manufacturers actually work, what brands get wrong, and how to build partnerships that last.
In This Episode:
- Co-packing vs. co-manufacturing — and why the difference matters
- Why 30–40% of annual volume at a co-packer comes in on short notice
- How emerging brands can bridge the gap from commercial kitchen to retail shelf
- What co-packers wish their customers understood about contracts and pricing
- MSI Express's move into gummy manufacturing (including a former Ferrara/Jelly Belly facility)
- The ”easy button” philosophy behind how MSI Express supports brands at every stage
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