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EGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN for EXPO PACK Guadalajara 2023 (June 13-15; Expo Guadalajara), the largest and most comprehensive packaging and processing trade show in Latin America this year, according to show producer PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies.

After four years without an in-person event in Guadalajara, EXPO PACK Guadalajara 2023 will return, even larger than the previous show. Attendees will experience a wide variety of machines, materials and other goods and services from 700 leading international suppliers along with unmatched networking and education opportunities.

New and returning show features

After a strong debut at EXPO PACK Guadalajara 2019, and an even stronger showing at EXPO PACK México 2022, daily EXPO PACK Keynotes will be presented in collaboration with Mundo PMMI. Keynotes will feature speakers from leading companies such as Grupo Herdez, PepsiCo, Danone, Pfizer, and others, covering topics on sustainability and the state of the industry.

And for the first time during EXPO PACK Guadalajara, the Packaging and Processing Women’s Leadership Network (PPWLN) will host a keynote session highlighting successful women in the industry.

In addition to these daily sessions, the return of the Innovation Stage will feature presentations on breakthrough technologies and techniques directly on the show floor.

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Applying technology

Outside of workforce issues, the panel discussed using technology and the associated data it generates to solve specific challenges in a food manufacturing environment. “Prioritize what your business is trying to solve,” said Joe Francel, director, business programs, manufacturing service line, Microsoft. “Don’t collect data just because you can. Determine the value of that data and use it to make decisions in your process.”

Francel also emphasized that when real-time data is applied, it can help solve problems before

EXPO PACK Guadalajara 2023 features seven International Pavilions featuring global manufacturers from Argentina, Brazil, Canada, China, France, Italy, Spain, Turkey, and the U.S. they happen, while the opposite is true when that data is ignored. To highlight this, he told a story about working with a co ee manufacturer that relied on a historical shift report for past sales rather than real-time data to gauge the volume of Christmas blend co ee to produce that holiday season.

The Boost PyME program will spotlight exhibitors who o er financing, discounts, and additional support for small to medium-sized companies.

The EXPO PACK Verde program will highlight exhibiting companies who o er sustainable solutions, either in new materials or technology (such as biodegradable materials, or technology to reduce carbon footprint). Exhibitors will be denoted with an EXPO PACK Verde icon in their booths as well as the online exhibitor directory.

The Mexican Packaging Association (AMEE) will celebrate its Annual National Congress on Tuesday, June 13, and will host the awards ceremony for its renowned Envase Estelar program.

To learn more, search exhibitors, and register, please visit expopackguadalajara.com.mx Attendees can register for EXPO PACK Guadalajara 2023 for $100 MXN until May 5. After May 5, the registration fee will increase to $200 MXN.

“The co ee was extremely popular that year,” Francel said. “We had the [sales] information, we knew people were buying it, but we weren’t using [the real-time data]. So, we ran out of Christmas blend co ee before Christmas occurred. We had the information from the stores, we knew demand was at a higher rate than originally expected, but nobody looked at [the data].”

STEPHEN SCHLEGEL | CO-FOUNDER + MANAGING DIRECTOR, FSO INSTITUTE

Contributors:

Paul Schaum, Partner, Manufacturing Coach, FSO Institute | Mark Cacciatore, Manufacturing Coach, FSO Institute