Previous CPA Webinars & Virtual Experience

June 2026

Why Product Launches Go Sideways: Lessons from 30 Years of Manufacturing Project

Hosted by CPA and presented by Dr. Bryan T. Griffen, CPC, President, Griffen Executive Solutions, this session discusses how to be successful when launching new products. 
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Learning Objectives ‍

  • Identify the most common causes of delayed launches, budget overruns, and customer frustration.
  • Learn practical techniques to improve communication, accountability, and execution across brands, contract manufacturers, and contract packagers.
  • Discover how successful organizations reduce risk and accelerate time-to-market without adding unnecessary bureaucracy.

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September 2025

How Stutz Packing Went Live with ERP — Without the Chaos

When most co-packers think of ERP, they think disruption: blown budgets, months of confusion, and frustrated operators who can't get their job done. But for Stutz Packing, the experience was different.

In this seminar, we’ll walk through how Stutz deployed ERP in a way that felt calm, controlled, and — most importantly — effective. No trial by fire. No runaway costs. No broken trust between the office and the floor.

If you're running a co-man or co-pack business and want the benefits of ERP without the pain, this session will give you a practical, real-world roadmap to follow! Watch now to discover more!

September 2025

Sustainability Shot Clock

Stacked federal and state incentives for energy projects peaked in Q3 of 2025 with the passage of OBBB. Watch this webinar to learn about Renewable Energy Credits, Solar, Wind, and Small Modular Reactors while we paint a picture of what types of business profiles will fit these energy products before and after the Q4 2027 cliff. Hear from Industrial Engineer, Shawn Stonesifer, from Solar One as he dives into this topic.

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April 2025

Optimizing Brand and Value of Your Co-Packaging/Manufacturing Business in the New Economy

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The CPA State of the Industry Report highlights sustained double-digit growth in the contract packaging and manufacturing sector. Yet, this growth comes alongside unprecedented risks, as consolidation and competitive pressures continue to reshape the landscape. To survive and thrive, companies should be prepared to compete with larger, well-capitalized players.

This webinar will delve into the key forces driving change across the CP/CM sector, including consolidation, increased private equity involvement, and the push-and-pull dynamics influencing growth, competition, and long-term strategy in today’s evolving market.

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Watch now on the CPA Info Hub.