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RFP GUIDELINES DELIVER CAPITAL PROJECT EXCELLENCE

PMMI ’SOPXLEADERSHIPNETWORK’S Capital Projects Solutions Group was formed to enhance communication among all stakeholders during commercial transactions involving capital equipment. The group’s objective is to achieve capital project excellence, minimize costly misunderstanding, and provide documents that adhere to good standard business practices and are fair to both parties.

“Detailed requests for proposals (RFPs) enable greater clarity of project requirements in commercial transactions involving capital equipment,” states Stephen Perry, managing director of the OpX Leadership Network.

For consumer packaged goods (CPG) companies, achieving vertical startups of packaging and processing equipment lines consistently and e ectively are paramount. The new RFP Process Template for CPG Industry from the OpX Leadership Network provides greater understanding of project requirements, which results in better outcomes for all stakeholders involved in the process.

The level of detail and support required when using this template depends on the CPG’s business procedures and the complexity of the capital project. When using the template, CPGs should provide the bidder with a high-level abstract of the project, requirements, purpose and a detailed timeline. In addition, information such as insurance requirements, technical and validation specifi cations, special contract needs, site drawings, and safety standards should be included in the template. This information can be included in steps one to four of the RFP template. (See diagram on this page.)

More specifi c machinery requirements, product descriptions and expected machine performance levels are indicated in steps fi ve through seven. Here, CPGs provide the quality, rate, validation and performance requirements as measured and acknowledged by the plant or facility operations team RFP Process Template that will allow fi nal payment and for CPG Industry contract fulfi llment criteria to be The document provides seven key steps met by the equipment supplier. for collaboration among stakeholders in developing a robust RFP: “Total cost of ownership (TCO) is a foundational ele1 Invitation to participate. ment of RFP and capital projects excellence as it illuminates true 2 Company information. equipment costs by focusing in detail on both acquisition and 3 Instructions and schedule to meet RFP. operating costs,” notes Perry. “It’s a move away from a ‘price 4 Documents summary. only’ approach to a more holistic ‘life cycle’ one to capital spend.” 5 Project introduction – equipment. To download a copy of the RFP Process Template for CPG 6 Product and package description. Industry as well as the supporting RFP Checklist, visit www.opx leadershipnetwork.org. Other 7 Performance success criteria. helpful tools at this site supporting the RFP process include the

Source: PMMI’s OpX Leadership Network. TCO Playbook and Checklists.

Changes at the top for Campbell’s

Following the decision of President and CEO Denise M. Morrison to retire on May 18, Campbell Soup Company named Keith R. McLoughlin, a Campbell board member since 2016, to serve as interim CEO. McLoughlin will remain on the board. Prior to joining Campbell, McLoughlin was president and CEO of Electrolux AB.

E ective June 4, the company named Roberto Leopardi as president, Campbell Meals & Beverages, a division that includes its North American soup, sauces and shelfstable beverage brands, as well as Pacifi c Foods and Plum. Leopardi will report to COO Luca Mignini.

Emerson is buying Aventics

Emerson will pay $622 million to purchase Aventics, a manufacturer of pneumatic components and systems, from Triton. Germany-based Aventics has approximately 2,100 employees globally and fi ve manufacturing locations.

Labor issues remain a pain point for beverage industry

According to Beverage Trends in Packaging and Processing Operations, a new report by PMMI Business Intelligence, many respondents report severe shortages of operators, mechanics and temporary workers, at least in some geographic areas. Respondents cited issues such as fi lling an open position, only to have employees leave after being fully trained; or having great di culty fi nding temporary employees.

Some respondents believe their labor challenges are exacerbated by the 12-hour shifts commonly used in 24/7 production environments. Worn-out production employees can have a signifi cant impact on a plant’s overall productivity and contribute to a high turnover rate.

Download the free report at https://bit.ly/2GLoMgJ.

PROFOOD TECH GEARS UP FOR 2019 RETURN

THE U.S. MARKET for food and beverage processing machinery projects to break the $6 billion barrier, reaching $6.1 billion by 2021, according to the 2018 Global Trends Food and Beverage Processing Report by PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies. To address this demand, ProFood Tech (March 2628, 2019, McCormick Place, Chicago) is the only processing trade show in North America that transcends market sectors, welcoming 7,000 professionals from all food and beverage processing markets.

Produced by PACK EXPO, Anuga and the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA), the three-day event showcases cutting-edge crossover technologies and innovative solutions from 450 exhibitors. Nearly two-thirds of the food and beverage professionals who visit ProFood Tech have signifi cant or fi nal buying power.

“The success of the inaugural ProFood Tech 2017 confi rmed our belief that the industry craved an all-inclusive, onestop shop for their food and beverage processing needs,” says Jim Pittas, president and CEO of PMMI.

More than just a trade show, ProFood Tech convenes the entire food and beverage processing industry with worldclass educational o erings, networking receptions and industry award ceremonies. The ProFood Tech Conference, produced by IDFA, o ers educational experiences covering regulations and food safety, consumer trends and marketing, food processing advances and technology, as well as business and leadership development. Additionally, ProFood Tech will welcome the Packaging & Processing Women’s Leadership Network, Emerging Leaders Network, Cold Pressure Council, Manufacturing Innovation Awards, and Sustainability Excellence in Manufacturing Awards.

Since ProFood Tech occurs biennially, the ProFood Live conference debuts June 20-21, 2018, in Chicago. This bridge between show years presents the collective industry expertise of ProFood World magazine, providing real-world solutions in manufacturing, automation and sustainability.

To learn more, visit www.profood tech.com. PFW

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