Today is National Manufacturing Day and the start of National Manufacturing Week. At Catena Solutions, we recognize the essential role manufacturing plays in the food and beverage industry. From transforming ingredients into our favorite products, to driving innovation in automation and supply chain optimization, manufacturers are the backbone of the industry. This week, we celebrate the teams that keep the industry running. We're proud to partner with manufacturers to improve processes, boost efficiency, and help create the next generation of products. #ManufacturingDay #ManufacturingWeek
Catena Solutions
Business Consulting and Services
Chicago, Illinois 17,543 followers
About us
Catena Solutions is dedicated to the Food & Beverage industry, with 30 years of expertise supporting local, national, and global CPG brands. We provide a customized, tailored approach to meet your needs, advising and executing on client initiatives in the areas of Change & People, Project & Program Management, Insights & Analytics, Strategic Growth & Innovation, Revenue Growth Management, Supply Chain Operations, Order to Cash, and Food Safety & Quality. At Catena, we know the Food and Beverage industry and leverage our experience to drive growth, optimize operations, and navigate industry challenges. We do so by working side-by-side with your team, seeing initiatives through to future state, and assigning consultants who have the experience to jump into your operating reality to meet you and your company where you are in your journey.
- Website
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https://www.catenasolutions.com/
External link for Catena Solutions
- Industry
- Business Consulting and Services
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Chicago, Illinois
- Type
- Privately Held
- Specialties
- Change Management, Cost & Margin Optimization, Data Management, Data Visualization, Organizational Design, Project Management, Total Rewards, Workforce Planning, Program Management, Human Capital Consulting, Supply Chain, Compensation & Benefits, Data & Analytics, and Communications
Locations
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Primary
111 W Jackson Blvd
Chicago, Illinois 60604, US
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350 5th Ave
New York, New York 10019, US
Employees at Catena Solutions
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Dave Minor
Executive Leader | Food & Beverage Industry
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Danny Valenzuela
Senior Data Engineer Manager at Advanced Group
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Shana Reinhart
Biz Dev Leader | Food & Beverage | Supply Chain Optimization | FSQA | Revenue Growth Excellence | Human Capital/Change Transformation
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Geoff Coltman
Helping food & beverage companies execute on their strategic initiatives, transformations, and goals.
Updates
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Nearly 70% of food and beverage employees are eager to learn new skills, according to the Food Industry Executive and Catena Solutions 2024 Upskilling Report. However, time constraints, learning styles, and costs get in the way. Access the report here for more food and beverage upskilling trends: https://lnkd.in/e5__hfMf #upskilling #food #beverage
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It's Global Diversity Month, and our parent company Advanced Group is celebrating with the theme of "I Am" to recognize the organization's diversity. We'd like thank the Catena Solutions team members who are participating in the campaign, and share their "I Am" statements below: Lindsay Pearson-Wessels: I am a legal guardian Liz Bright: I am a girl mom Hailey Klingel: I am a dog lover Keep an eye out next week for more statements from our team! #GlobalDiversityMonth
October is Global Diversity Month, and at Advanced Group, Advanced RPO, Advanced Clinical, WunderLand Group, Catena Solutions, we’re celebrating with our theme: "I Am"—because diversity means ALL of us. Our employees are sharing their unique identities and experiences through "I Am" statements, showing the strength and beauty of our diverse community. What’s your "I Am"? #GlobalDiversityMonth #DEI #IAm #AdvancedGroupDiversity Thank you to our DE&I Leaders who spearheaded this campaign, Christina Walker, Kimberly Marzano, SHRBP, Grace Kraemer, Victoria Hill, MHRM, CSP, PHR, CDE
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Staying competitive in food and beverage lies in continuous learning and #upskilling. From technological advancements to shifting consumer preferences, the landscape is changing at an unprecedented pace, and investing in new skills is essential for adapting to these shifts and driving innovation. In this edition of Catena Connections, we explore the latest trends, skills, and strategies that are shaping the future of the industry. Check it out:
Catena Connections: Upskilling
Catena Solutions on LinkedIn
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Haven't checked out the Catena Solutions and Food Industry Executive 2024 Upskilling Report? Download it here:
Our survey of food industry leaders found that nearly 70% of employees are eager to learn new skills. However, companies face barriers such as time constraints, scheduling conflicts, varying learning styles, and costs when trying to deliver these opportunities. Download the report to find out how food and beverage companies are navigating these challenges, implementing upskilling initiatives, and measuring their success. #foodindustryreport #upskilling #workforce
F&B Industry 2024 Upskilling Report
Food Industry Executive on LinkedIn
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Last month, The Food Institute released an article detailing supply chain concerns to look out for as we round out 2024. Their predictions? 1️⃣ Geopolitical instability: Conflicts are causing elevated oil prices and disruptions 2️⃣ Consumer behavior: Inflation is tightening consumers’ budgets and spending 3️⃣ Transportation and logistics: Costs, tariffs, and conflicts are leading to delays 4️⃣ Trade policies: Recent tariff increases could escalate trade tensions 5️⃣ Severe weather: Numerous severe events are expected this year Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/evDbZZYN We’d love to hear from you—what poses the biggest threat to your organization?
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Catena Solutions has an expert Manufacturing Optimization Consultant we’re excited to showcase. This established leader has a reputation for using cross-functional collaboration, creative problem solving, and agility to deliver innovative solutions in safety, quality, and compliance. With experience at multiple large CPG and food and beverage companies, the consultant prioritizes increasing efficiency across teams, departments, and plants. For more information on how this consultant can help your organization, comment below or contact Stacy Johnson! #manufacturing #optimization
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Acquisitions and behind-the-scenes deals are heating up the cookie category. This year, dollar sales for the sector are up nearly 4% compared to the same timeframe last year. At Ferrero, they're up a staggering 131% year-over-year. Learn more about why cookies are taking off: https://lnkd.in/g5F6Ehdf
Cookie category trends are accelerating
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To explore packaging trends in new product development, Catena Solutions met with Lonnette Alexander, an industry expert with 20 years of experience. In this Q&A, Lonnette taps into her passion for product development and innovation to discuss the role of packaging in meeting consumer needs today and in the future. Read it here: https://lnkd.in/gnB2vEXZ #packaging #productdevelopment
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Upskilling: A complicated but crucial initiative for every company in the food and beverage industry. To dive deeper into trends around upskilling, we partnered with Food Industry Executive to bring you the 2024 Food & Beverage Industry Upskilling Report. In the report, you'll find out how companies are navigating upskilling challenges, implementing new initiatives, and measuring success. Download it here: https://lnkd.in/gS648trT #upskilling #workforce #foodandbeverage
What’s the future of upskilling in food & beverage manufacturing? Explore industry trends and future workforce plans in our 2024 Upskilling Report with Catena Solutions. Get Your Copy: https://hubs.ly/Q02Q2f_J0 #WorkforceTrends #Upskilling #ManufacturingFuture
[Report] 2024 Food and Beverage Industry Upskilling Report - Food Industry Executive News
https://foodindustryexecutive.com