PMMI's OpX Leadership Network Tools Provide Greater Understanding of Project Requirements
Convened by PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, the OpX Leadership Network’s new Request for Proposals (RFP) Guidelines for the CPG Industry and companion template ensure complete and collaborative RFPs.
The free document provides seven key steps for collaboration among stakeholders in developing a robust RFP. The accompanying RFP template is designed to help clarify project requirements and minimize costly misunderstandings.
“The OpX Leadership Network RFP solutions enable both OEMs and CPGs greater understanding of project requirements resulting in better outcomes for all stakeholders involved in the process of specifying and executing capital projects,” says Tom Doney, expert engineer, Nestlé R&D Transversal Technology Unit.
For consumer packaged goods (CPG) companies, achieving vertical startups of packaging and processing equipment lines consistently and effectively are imperative. After using the RFP guidelines and template, CPGs can provide the bidder with a high-level abstract of the project, requirements, purpose and a detailed timeline. In addition, information such as insurance requirements, technical and validation specifications, special contract needs, site drawings and safety standards are included in the template to assist in the RFP process.
The OpX Leadership Network was founded in 2011 by PMMI to ensure CPG companies and OEMs are well-connected and well-prepared to solve common operational challenges, make smarter decisions and achieve operational excellence.
The RFP guidelines, as well as other operational solutions, are available for free download at www.opxleadershipnetwork.org.
About OpX Leadership Network
The OpX Leadership Network is a dynamic community of manufacturing, engineering and operations professionals dedicated to operational excellence. Through open dialogue between CPG manufacturers and OEMs, the OpX Leadership Network provides an exceptional forum where the best minds come together to identify and solve common operational challenges and apply best practices and innovative solutions to the real-world context of manufacturing. Learn more at OpXLeadershipNetwork.org.
The OpX Leadership Network is convened by PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, represents more than 800 North American manufacturers and suppliers of equipment, components and materials as well as providers of related equipment and services to the packaging and processing industry. It works to advance a variety of industries by connecting consumer goods companies with manufacturing solutions through leading trade media, as well as the world-class PACK EXPO portfolio of trade shows – PACK EXPO International, PACK EXPO Las Vegas, Healthcare Packaging EXPO, PACK EXPO East, EXPO PACK México and EXPO PACK Guadalajara.