The Biscuit and Snack Manufacturer’s Association president is presenting education sessions at PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2015 (Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas; Sept. 28–30) , according to show owner PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies. David Van Laar, B&CMA’s president, is scheduled to present two sessions on the Innovation Stage located on the PACK EXPO show floor (Booths C-1041, C-1045 and C-1049), on Monday, Sept. 28 and Tuesday, Sept. 29. The sessions are 30-minutes long, and allow attendees the opportunity to speak with presenters following the presentations. “Presenting education sessions is an additional opportunity for B&CMA to impact our members and customers who come to the show to learn and discover solutions,” says David Van Laar, president, B&CMA. “These education sessions allow a range of industry experts, including association partners to contribute to the exchange of ideas that occurs at the show,” says Charles D. Yuska, president and CEO, PMMI. “That’s a core value that PACK EXPO brings to both exhibitors and attendees.” B&CMA education sessions: Monday, Sept. 28, 3–3:30 p.m. (Booth C-1041) Basic Production Metrics Dave Van Laar, President, The Biscuit & Cracker Manufacturer’s Association You don’t need to be a Six Sigma Black Belt to benefit from an understanding of lean manufacturing principals. This presentation will cover basic calculations related to production metrics. Tuesday, Sept. 29, Noon–12:30 p.m. (Booth C-1041) Basic Project Economic Justification Dave Van Laar, President, The Biscuit & Cracker Manufacturer’s Association Purchasing and upgrading new equipment can be a big investment. Dave Van Laar will present a guide to utilizing facts and presenting true savings to convince management that the investment is justified. PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2015 is co-located with Pharma EXPO 2015, a joint venture from PMMI and the International Society for Pharmaceutical Engineering (ISPE). The two shows have […]