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Econo-Pak Contract Food Packaging Podcast

Econo-Pak Contract Food Packaging Podcast

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Contract food packaging specialist sharing co-packing industry insights, food packaging, machinery, and packaging equipment innovations, and interviews with contract manufacturing experts and industry leaders. Econo-Pak is here to help brands fast-track new products and scale their business with our industry-leading contract packaging service and experience. Visit www.econo-pak.com to learn more.

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Episodes
  • New Hire, Real Talk
    Oct 31 2025

    Today we are introducing the newest member of our Sales and Marketing team and giving you a look at the exciting updates happening behind the scenes. From fresh initiatives to how this new role will help strengthen the customer experience, this episode highlights where we are headed and how we continue to grow.

    Whether you are a current partner or exploring co-packing solutions, this is a great way to see the team energy and innovation driving Econo-Pak forward!

    KEY TAKEAWAYS

    • What Olivia had learned so far.
    • How we help our clients based on what we specialize in.
    • We review some of the systems that we have in place, a brief conversation about our facility, and shout out some helpful coworkers that showed Olivia around.
    • Review of some of our automated equipment.
    • New marketing material that will be launching.

    EPISODE BREAKDOWN
    00:00-1:06 - Introductions

    1:07-1:50 – Olivia’s New Learnings

    1:51-2:30 Assisting Clients/ How we do it

    2:31-3:35 Systems, Facility, and helpful coworkers

    2:36-4:42 Equipment and specialties

    4:43-7:15 New Marketing Material

    7:16-8:10 Conclusion

    Econo-Pak is your source for contract food packaging and contract food manufacturing services for all dry food products. Our highly-automated facility of 200+ machines and 800+ production workers is set up to help you scale your product into new markets.

    Follow us on social media:

    • LinkedIn
    • YouTube
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Podcast

    Visit us online to view our contract food packaging and contract food manufacturing capabilities at econo-pak.com.

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    8 mins
  • Behind the Scenes: What It’s Like To Intern At Econo-Pak
    Sep 22 2025

    At Econo-Pak, interns don’t just watch from the sidelines, they help shape the business. In this episode, we sit down with Dylan Olson, who joined as an intern and quickly became a valuable part of the team. From building data dashboards executives use daily to sitting in on high-level meetings, Dylan shares what it’s really like to intern at a mid-sized company like Econo-Pak where your work truly makes an impact.


    KEY TAKEAWAYS

    • Why interns at Econo-Pak are trusted with real-life projects that make a lasting impact
    • How Dylan built Power BI dashboards, an attainment tracker, and a truckload capacity calculator that the team still uses today
    • The unique benefits of interning at a mid-sized company like Econo-Pak vs. a large corporation
    • How presenting to executives builds confidence and communication skills
    • Dylan’s best advice for future interns


    EPISODE BREAKDOWN
    00:00 - 2:29 Dylan's Internship Journey
    2:30 - 5:44 Dylan's Data Projects and Tools
    5:45 - 9:14 Benefits of Being an Intern at Econo-Pak
    9:15 - 12:30 Learning and Growth Opportunities at Econo-Pak
    12:31 - 12:44 Dylan's Advice for Future Interns


    Econo-Pak is your source for contract food packaging and contract food manufacturing services for all dry food products. Our highly-automated facility of 200+ machines and 800+ production workers is set up to help you scale your product into new markets.

    Follow us on social media:

    • LinkedIn
    • YouTube
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Podcast

    Visit us online to view our contract food packaging and contract food manufacturing capabilities at econo-pak.com.

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    13 mins
  • How Vendor Managed Inventory Powers Econo-Pak’s Efficiency in Food Packaging
    Aug 25 2025

    In this episode of the Econo-Pak Contract Food Packaging Podcast, Sarah, Mike, and Tim break down Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI), why it’s such an important part of supply chain management, and how this improvement in our process directly benefits businesses like yours. They explain how VMI ensures a reliable packaging supply at Econo-Pak, which translates into better pricing for customers, the ability to meet demand quickly without delays, and helping food products get to shelves on time.

    The team also explores how Econo-Pak’s just-in-time production and strong supplier relationships allow us to stay efficient, flexible, and responsive to changing market conditions.

    If you’re a business looking to partner with a food packaging company, this episode will give you a clear picture of how Econo-Pak continues to improve operations to provide smoother, more reliable, and ultimately more valuable solutions for your success.


    KEY TAKEAWAYS

    • Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) is a proven strategy that makes inventory management smarter and more efficient.
    • Strong supplier partnerships are the foundation of successful VMI programs.
    • At Econo-Pak, VMI ensures a reliable packaging supply, which translates into better pricing and consistent service for customers.
    • By combining just-in-time manufacturing with trusted supplier relationships, Econo-Pak maintains both efficiency and flexibility.


    EPISODE BREAKDOWN

    00:00 - 02:17 What is Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI)?
    02:18 - 05:33 Benefits and Challenges of VMI
    05:34 - 07:58 Just-in-Time Manufacturing and Supplier Relationships

    Econo-Pak is your source for contract food packaging and contract food manufacturing services for all dry food products. Our highly-automated facility of 200+ machines and 800+ production workers is set up to help you scale your product into new markets.

    Follow us on social media:

    • LinkedIn
    • YouTube
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Podcast

    Visit us online to view our contract food packaging and contract food manufacturing capabilities at econo-pak.com.

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    8 mins
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