CPGs, OEMs seek a more perfect union

摘要

As the core consumer base shifts from baby boomers to millennials, CPGs are having to address to ever-changing demands, while speeding their time to market and expanding their product ranges. But agile, nimble, and ready to compete faster than ever before wasn't what large CPGs were built to be, according to Robert Champion, group engineering manager—packaging equipment, Nestle USA. Regardless, they have to adapt quickly, and they are relying on their OEM partners to assist them in creating more flexible equipment that can accommodate multiple products, grappling with e-commerce challenges and, ultimately, speeding the time to market.