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Bryan Griffen

Bryan Griffen is the President of Griffen Executive Solutions LLC. He was previously é during his many years there.

Facilities, Design & Infrastructure

Turning Down the Tap: Practical Utility Optimization in Food Processing

The fourth installment of our "Efficiency in Uncertain Times" series explores practical, real-world strategies for reducing compressed air, water, and energy use.

October 2, 2025

Training teams to avoid using compressed air for cooling themselves or blowing off equipment can reduce both consumption and risk.

Through the Line Podcast: Training and Development in the Age of Automation

Automation isn’t replacing people; it’s freeing them. But for companies to realize the full benefits of this evolution, they must commit to one essential principle: continuous training and upskilling.

September 17, 2025

Through the Line Podcast: Bridging the Generational Knowledge Gap

Companies must not only implement systems and programs that facilitate knowledge transfer but also create an environment where all employees feel valued and supported. Some strategies for this transfer are mentorship programs, digital documentation, and modern training technologies.

September 3, 2025

Through the Line: Packaging and Processing

Processing Equipment

Maintenance as a Strategic Advantage

In this third installment of our “Efficiency in Uncertain Times” series, we explore how proactive and predictive maintenance practices help food processors do more with less.

September 2, 2025

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Smarter Line Utilization: Getting More from the Lines You Already Have

The path to resilience isn’t always about building new lines, sometimes it’s about finally unleashing the potential of the ones we’ve had all along.

August 7, 2025

Today’s modern processing plants can benefit from a growing set of tools designed to expose inefficiencies and drive action.

Through the Line Podcast: Retaining Talent in a Shifting Industry

When companies fail to prioritize workforce stability, they risk higher turnover rates, increased operational disruptions, and rising recruitment costs.

July 30, 2025

Through the Line: Packaging and Processing

The Efficiency Imperative: Doing More with Less on the Process Floor

External forces are shaping plant operations, and as a result, food manufacturers are reevaluating how they operate—not just to survive, but to thrive.

July 1, 2025

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Building the Workforce of Tomorrow: Training and Development in the Age of Automation

Introducing automation doesn’t mean having to replace people, but it does mean a shift in workforce training.

May 8, 2025

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Retaining Talent in a Shifting Industry: Strategies for Workforce Stability

Companies that fail to prioritize workforce stability risk higher turnover rates, increased operational disruptions, and rising recruitment costs.

April 11, 2025

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Workforce Dynamics: Recruiting and Retaining Quality Workers in a Tight Labor Market

Labor challenges aren't going away, which means employers need to adapt their recruitment practices or get left behind.

March 6, 2025

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PACK EXPO Las Vegas Marks 30 Years with a Record-Breaking Scale, Spotlighting Solutions for Today’s Biggest Challenges and Future Opportunities

"The scale and energy of PACK EXPO Las Vegas this year reflect how fast our industry is advancing." – Jim Pittas, President & CEO, PMMI

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Robotic Infeed De-Strapping System

Training teams to avoid using compressed air for cooling themselves or blowing off equipment can reduce both consumption and risk.

Turning Down the Tap: Practical Utility Optimization in Food Processing

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Engineered-to-Application Sanitary, Food-grade, Liquid Mixing Systems

Engineered-to-Application Sanitary, Food-grade, Liquid Mixing Systems