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Workforce challenges were addressed in the Recruit- ing and Retaining Talent in Current Times workshop. At the same time, digital printing and its impact on the in- dustry were discussed during supplier and converter pan- els. “Competitor-proof Your Company” and “Delivering Impactful Value Propositions” were two workshops that helped members learn techniques to grow their sales. Additional workshops included “Artificial Intelligence and How It Can Be Securely Implemented,” “How our Industry is Stronger Post-COVID,” and a panel on “Virtual Training for Boxplants – Tools & Techniques.” Attendees also had the opportunity to participate in specialty trainings. Best Practices on the Corrugator of- fered participants an understanding of each element in the corrugating process, leading to higher productivity and profitability, better quality, and reduced waste and downtime. The Production & Maintenance Forum gave at- tendees backstage visits to machines at SuperCorrExpo and special maintenance insights. Participants returned to their plants with a greater understanding of new and tradi- tional technologies, SOPs, and decision guides. Several TAPPI members were celebrated during the event for the awards they earned, including Benjamin Frank, Ph.D., Packaging Corporation of America: Gunnar Nicholson Gold Medal Award; Peter Snyder, The Presi- dent’s Choice Award; Lena Sharesky: Young Professional of the Year Award; Glenn Rogers, David A. Carlson Division
Keynote speakers Pete Watson, President and Chief Executive Officer of Greif Inc., Richard Boyd, Co-Founder and CEO of Tanjo, Inc, Duncan Wardle, Head of Innovation and Creativity at Disney and Founder of iD8 & innov8, Eliz- abeth McCormick, a leadership specialist and decorated
U.S. Army Black Hawk Helicopter Pilot, David Sewell, CEO, WestRock, and Jim Morris, retired professional baseball player, and the inspiration behind the movie “The Rookie,” all offered inspiration and new ideas to attendees. Duncan Wardle, Head of Innovation and Creativity at Disney and Founder of iD8 & innov8, stretched the minds and expand- ed the horizons of those who attended his presentation.
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