February 2025

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BARRY-WEHMILLER & PLATFORM NEWS

OpEx 2.0 initiative gaining momentum through model site Rapid Improvement Events (RIEs)

With overall goals of improving on time delivery, enhancing customer trust and reducing frustration for team members, BW’s Operational Excellence 2.0 initiative continues to move forward at our model sites, where members of the BW Continuous Improvement and model site teams are uncovering best practices for material flow within our manufacturing facilities. 

Watch this Q&A with Doug Neal to learn more about BW Continuous Improvement.

Currently, the sites are in Phase 3 of the initiative, which includes regular Rapid Improvement Events (RIEs). During an RIE:

• A small team works together for a few days to analyze and improve a specific process
• A facilitator guides the team through the process
• The team reviews the current process, identifies problems, and brainstorms solutions
• The team implements short-term improvements

During a recent RIE at BW Papersystems in Phillips, WI (US), members of the machine shop and OpEx 2.0 core teams devoted three days to analyzing the processes and steps they undertake in their work area in order to prioritize and level workflow and optimize capacity and space. After the RIE, Steve Hlavacek, CNC Machinist, shared his appreciation for the changes he and the rest

(L to R) Craig Ulrich, BWP-Phillips Machine Shop Leader & Steve Hlavacek, CNC Machinist

of the group brought about. “The area is less cluttered and I don’t have to search for lost parts. It was great we were able to make the work area our own and now I feel good about what we accomplish each day. I now see that I have a voice in daily frustrations.”

Read more about BW Continuous Improvement in this recent BWP-Phillips newsletter.

BW CONVERTING

BW Converting unveils new Guest Experience Center in Green Bay

Check out a virtual tour of BW Converting’s new Guest Experience Center at the Green Bay, WI (US) headquarters. From dedicated spaces for business segments, visitors and team members alike can learn about BW Converting’s history, storied brands and capabilities.

CARR BIOSYSTEMS

CARR Biosystems presents cell therapy innovations at ATW25

CARR'S Director of Product, Daniel Nelson (far left), recently presented on building a framework for developing scalable cell therapy separation processes at Advanced Therapies Week 2025 in Dallas, TX (US). The event is dedicated to helping biotech and pharmaceutical companies advance their commercialization journey and bringing the industry closer to delivering life-changing treatments to patients.

BW LEADERSHIP CONSULTING

Chapman & Co. Leadership Institute adds new gamified training options

Chapman & Co. Leadership Institute recently launched Empowered, their newest gamified training designed to help team members and organizations enhance their customer service skills. Empowered builds upon SERVE, the Truly Human Service board game released two years ago. Both games can stand alone, with Empowered enabling players to deepen their human-centric service skills through more challenging and complex scenarios.

BW PACKAGING

BWIS expands Ion Nutritional Labs' gummy production line 

When Ion Nutritional Labs, a manufacturer of dietary and pet supplements, skin care products and over-the-counter drugs in Largo, FL (US), needed to expand and automate their gummy production capability, they turned to BW Integrated Systems’ expertise and innovative solutions. The BWIS Integrated Packaging Solutions team designed and installed a new fully integrated gummy packaging line, positioning Ion for many years of growth.

BW AROUND THE WORLD

BW Papersystems holds Corrugated Packaging Solutions Seminar in Egypt

Recently, BW Papersystems (BWP) hosted a Packaging Solutions Seminar in Cairo, Egypt, that brought together over 130 customers from companies across the Middle East. BWP partnered with Sadek Group, an influential packaging consulting company in Egypt, to share the latest industry trends, technological innovations and market prospects with attendees.

BW REEL ROUNDUP

THURSDAY WEBINARS FOR BW LEADERS

To sign up, please click on your preferred date and time.

USING FINANCIAL DATA (supports Leverages Business Insight):

Learn about the essential financial charts used in BW and the deeper concepts that underlie them to confidently apply in your team or project.

GLOBAL LEADERSHIP PART I (supports Values Differences):

Cultures of different countries can profoundly affect how people work and communicate. Based on the book "The Culture Map" by Erin Meyer, these insights will help enhance your skills as an international leader.

FEEDBACK (supports Develops Talent):

This session will delve into techniques for framing feedback positively, even when addressing areas for improvement, ensuring that messages are received as intended.

PERFORMANCE CYCLE: MID-YEAR DISCUSSIONS (supports Develops Talent):

Join this webinar in preparation to host Mid-Year Discussions with those in your span of care to review their self-reflection, share your observations and outline next steps for success.

HAVING DIFFICULT CONVERSATIONS (supports Ensures Accountability):

This webinar will equip leaders with the tools and techniques needed to handle challenging discussions with confidence and empathy.

WORKING CAPITAL (supports Leverages Business Insight):

In this webinar you will gain new insights and tools for well-founded business decisions to better understand the impact of daily decisions on working capital.

DECISION MAKING TOOLS (supports Manages Complexity):

Learn how to avoid getting stuck in a decision-making loop and how to host a meeting that drives towards action.

FROM THE AIRWAVES

Listen to BW Chairman & CEO Bob Chapman on the RSPA Trusted Advisor Podcast

Hosted by Retail Solutions Providers Association CEO Jim Roddy, this podcast provides award winning content designed for leaders and future leaders of retail technology solution providers. Bob shares Truly Human Leadership with this audience, North America's largest community of VARs, software providers, vendors and distributors in a variety of markets.

TEAM MEMBER RECOGNITION

Seven BW women honored at YWCA Leader Lunch

BW Chief People Officer Rhonda Spencer, BW Senior Director of Communications Mary Rudder and BW VP of Business Intelligence Teresa Sanzottera, hosted seven BW women leaders who were recognized at the YWCA Leader Lunch: Ashley Sides, Corinn Gilliam, Katie Wilson, Robin Norwood, Teresa Farish, Rachel Schroeder and Madeline DuCharme. Each were nominated by a Senior Leadership Team leader for exhibiting our Leader Commitments. Also recognized, but unable to attend, were Jennifer Fishering and Lori McLeod.

Shine the Light Award: Emanuele Piria, PCMC-Lucca

Congratulations to Emanuele for receiving an award for Optimizes Work Processes. His nominator Maurizio Carlotti said, "On behalf of the entire purchasing department, congratulations for the incredible work you did on Supplier Day. You demonstrated excellent organizational skills by taking care of the spaces of the Lucca facility with the attention, style and commitment that has always distinguished you, guaranteeing a safe and successful facility tour."

Shine the Light Award: Kimberly Barnhart, BWP-Hunt Valley

Congratulations to Kim for receiving an award for Optimizes Work Processes. Her nominator Landy Sopko said, "If I had to choose one person that I could share a meal with, ride cross-country or to re-stabilize a "down and out" Aftermarket team, it would be Kim. She exemplifies the true meaning of friendship and teammate. Her contributions for our team have been extraordinary. By recreating and maintaining a meaningful master schedule, our team processes have improved."

Shine the Light Award: Jesus Juarez, BWIS-Reedley

Congratulations to Jesus for receiving an award for Instills Trust. His nominator Guadalupe Alarcon said, "Jesus consistently encourages team members to strive for more, demonstrating an incredible work ethic that inspires all around him. His dedication to his work and his team is unmatched, always ensuring success. He takes the time to educate and empower me to trust my abilities. Jesus has gained the confidence and trust of others through his unwavering honesty, integrity and authenticity."

FROM OUR TRULY HUMAN LEADERSHIP BLOG

Building the leaders of tomorrow through succession planning

On a new Truly Human Leadership Podcast, hear how the experts of Chapman & Co. Leadership Institute apply BW principles to help other organizations in their succession planning or strategic workforce planning.

MISSED WATCHING BW'S NEW STATE OF THE BUSINESS VIDEOS?

Here’s an excerpt about Commercial Excellence. For a link to the rest of the videos, go HERE.

NEWS YOU CAN USE

FOR ALL TEAM MEMBERS IN SCOPE

Welcome to the NEW BWU!

Barry-Wehmiller University (BWU) aims to ignite the best in you, so you can grow—professionally and personally! Our NEW BWU Learning Center, conveniently part of Workday, offers an enhanced experience and access to more learning opportunities. Watch the videos to learn about the system and BWU’s in-person, live-virtual and self-guided courses. Then, login at bw.care/learn, explore and find something for you! For self-service support, visit bw.care/bwuhelp.

FOR ALL TEAM MEMBERS IN SCOPE

Reminder: 2025 BW college scholarship applications are open!

Current BW team members’ legal dependent children who will be or are enrolled full-time at a two- or four-year nonprofit college, university or trade school in the US or Canada must apply by April 15! To view the need-based and essay applications—made possible by the estate of Marjorie E. Chapman, the late mother of BW Chairman & CEO Bob Chapman—go HERE, then Apply for/Renew a Scholarship > Apply Now > enter Marjorie.

IT TECH TIP

Guest Wi-Fi password will change to EverybodyMatters next week!

The guest Wi-Fi password is updated annually and is the same for everyone at all locations. Starting Saturday, February 22, 2025, guests at BW facilities will log in using the new password: EverybodyMatters. You can find the instructions for access in the Guest Wi-Fi User Guide. Send any questions to ITService@barry-wehmiller.com.

FOR US- & CANADA-BASED TEAM MEMBERS & THEIR FAMILIES

New FREE benefit available: SupportLinc counseling resources

Through this program, team members, spouses and their children have access to six FREE counseling sessions per present-ing issue annually and webinars scheduled twice each month. SupportLinc also offers other services to help with everything from building resilience to coping with financial issues. To start, visit SupportLinc and create an account using code barrywehmiller. If you have any questions, e-mail bwwellbeing@barry-wehmiller.com.

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