AboutJim Pfister Expertise Food Engineering/Manufacturing, Food Packaging/Distribution, Engineering Beverage Lines, Reducing operating cost of packaging lines while increasing efficiency. Lean Manufacturing. Incorporating new package technology into existing operations. Training staff to achieve smooth transition from "start-up" to full production. Managing complex projects across multi-disciplinary lines. Equipment PreShipment Factory Acceptance testing and Commissioning programs for new equipment.
Experience Employment history: Over thirty-five years of experience. Managed as much as $40MM in concurrent, multi-disciplinary projects, both domestic and international, and have worked with such firms as Campbell Soup, Coca-Cola, Hershey`s, and Nabisco.
Organizations: An author and speaker, as well as a member of the IoPP. Past Chairman of IoPP`s Consultant`s Council and Member of the Packaging Equipment Performance Committee.
Question I am planning to start a small scale spaghetti sauce manufacturing and packaging business. I tried to go some steps but it seems I don't what I have to do. So I need some professional advice. I hope you would be the perfect person to give me the information I need.
1. May I have the overall manufacturing process.
2. What type of packaging should Ihave to use.
3. As a new starter, what volume per day is suggested to produce?
4. Are there any cheaper plant providers you know specially from the far east?
5. If possible please provide me with an over all price estimation for the whole plant to make ready for the first prodution.
I believe I will find enough information, thanks
Answer For someone new, setting up a complete manufacturing, sales, and distribution system from scratch is really too daunting of a task. I usually recommend that you go the private label or contract packing route first. Both the Private Label Assn and the Contract Packers Assn have websites where you can get info - and people to talk to - to get you started. The SBA and SCORE are also good (free) resources. Good Luck!
