SERVICES  
 

"I have… always been impressed with Jonas’ ability to think through the immediate problem
without compromising the longer term plans for a product, a line, or a plant."
R. Miller – General Mills

PPM offers full service packaging project management

• Increase Productivity - add production capacity with new automation
• Relocation - of production systems
• Development and Integration - of new product packaging and automation
• Systems Analysis – organize supply chain and logistics for reliable production
• Troubleshooting - eliminate bottlenecks within existing production systems and supply chains

 
         
    METHODOLOGY      
      Planning
Planning is essential to the success of a project. Efficient, cost effective packaging operations are complex systems. First we assess our client’s needs, then we develop a flexible plan that meets current requirements as well as anticipated future needs.		    
           
      Implementation    
 

"Every dollar spent on planning, yields a ten dollar savings
on implementation and startup costs."

   PPM knows suppliers and materials - we help you select the best equipment and packaging materials for your specific needs. Following is a short list of specifications we take into consideration:
  Product variety
  Batch size
  Range of package sizes
  Production capacity
  Operator and maintenance capability
  Reliability
  Change over time & frequency
  Quality consistency
  Validation requirements

   
   
   
 
    Verification
Before production startup, we verify the capabilities of the materials, machinery, controls, and operators. A discrepancy with promised performance can be identified at this stage and resolved with the supplier.
This process provides operators and maintenance staff with their first experience running the system and sets a standard for future production.
    
   
     
      FOOD AND BEVERAGE PACKAGING      
 

"Jonas’ approach has proven effective even when resources are limited,
and allows project teams to be fast, efficient, and flexible to the needs
of the customer."
R. Miller – General Mill

 

 

 

   Food and beverage products have unique requirements related to product quality, market perception, and production demand. Breakdowns are not an option. Following is a list of products in our area of expertise:

    
   
Product Experience
  Cereal Vegetables, frozen and canned  
  Chips Canned meats  
  Nuts Cookies, crackers  
  Cake and dessert mix Frozen snack food  
  Refrigerated bread dough Candy, gummies, chocolate  
  Dinner entrees, frozen Soup  
  Juice Energy bars  
  Wine Pasta, fresh and dry  
  Water Fish products  
  Carbonated, soft drinks Yogurt  
  Beer Cheese  
  Liquor  

   
    Industry Standards and Regulations - PPM stays current on GMPs (Good Manufacturing Practices) and FDA and USDA regulatory requirements.
      
   
     
    WINE PACKAGING      
   

PPM has helped wineries, large and small, improve their bottling process. We understand that packaging quality contributes to the bottom line by protecting the product, and supporting sales and marketing.

Our experience with wineries includes:

    
   
• Identifying and fixing production bottlenecks
• Reducing product change over time
• Improving packing reliability
• Resolving bottle breakage, label damage, case damage
• Conveying, filling, and packing tapered bottles
• Resolving system control problems
   
    PHARMACEUTICAL PACKAGING      
  "As a start up company in the pharmaceutical / medical industry, we are rapidly changing. …PPM has developed innovative systems to facilitate our immediate needs, adjust with day to day changes and easily adapt to our future needs."
G. Lucas - Oculus Innovative Sciences		   From qualifying the supply chain to validating production equipment, requirements for pharmaceuticals demand great attention to detail. With our project management and packaging experience, PPM can provide practical solutions to help achieve your goals.

Our experience includes:

      
• Supply chain management
• Packaging production systems
• Material specifications
• Vendor and supplier sourcing
• QA for production
• Validation of packaging systems
• Logistics
    EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS      
    The West Coast holds a special challenge for manufacturers. Time zones and distance can make it difficult to satisfy clients and control project costs.

PPM is an independent consulting firm with many years of experience providing packaging systems for clients. We understand the perspective of the client as well as the supplier. Our company is unaffiliated with material and machinery suppliers and can act as a contract project manager for you and your client. Over the years we have worked with many Fortune 500 clients and PMMI member manufacturers.

Services include:
    
     
     
   
• Project management – defining expectations, required tasks, milestones, schedule, budget, roles and responsibilities
• Defining baseline needs, categorizing and quantifying SKU properties and production requirements
• Documenting site space, utilities, mechanical interfaces, interferences using CAD and digital photography
• Troubleshooting production issues
• Mediating and resolving disputes

     
      Our goal is to make our clients successful. Please call or email Packaging Project Management to discuss your needs.
      
     
     
             
Contact PPM at: Main number: 707-542-9009
Sacramento: 916-290-7565 San Francisco: 415-462-8076 Minneapolis: 612-605-4599
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