Michelle Pudlo

Michelle Pudlo joined E-PAK Machinery, Inc. in 2001 and is the Marketing and Trade Show Manager for E-PAK Machinery, Inc., Oden Machinery, Inc. and Change Parts, Inc. She is responsible for the marketing, communication and business development efforts of all three companies. In addition to strategic business development efforts, she directs media relations, branding, advertising and Trade Show Coordinating.

Articles by Michelle Pudlo

• Why blended machines meet Six Sigma and Kaizen standards better than batching machines

  Thursday, September 03, 2020

  Optimizing a business to be efficient is a never-ending race. There are two concepts that business organizations rely on when working on optimization — the Six Sigma and Kaizen. Six Sigma is focused on 99.99966% of produced product features without any defects. Kaizen is a broad concept of improvement and development of every person in a company. We’re here to discuss how blended machines fit these concepts better than the classic batching machines used in fluid manufacturing, packaging, and storage.

• Minimizing waste that occurs in most industry filling equipment

  Wednesday, August 26, 2020

  Industry waste is abundant, and it grows every year, as most industry filling equipment produces some waste. Minimizing waste with most industry filling equipment is a fantastic way to cut down on potential waste management costs, streamline efficiency, and improve overall workflow. In this article, we’re going to discuss industry filling equipment waste, how it occurs, why it occurs, and how we can reduce waste efficiently and cost-effectively.

• Safety issues and trackability in personal care product packaging

  Wednesday, August 28, 2019

  There are already certain concerns we have about quality when purchasing personal care products, but there are also several safety concerns pertaining to the manufacturing and packaging of these products. Personal care products may be referred to as "cosmetics" by law, but they consist of much more than fragrance and makeup products. Cosmetics can refer to everything from body wash and shampoo to toothpaste and skin lotions. While millions of consumers use personal care products on a daily basis, there are certain safety measures that they often lack that put consumers at risk.