June 2025

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BARRY-WEHMILLER & PLATFORM NEWS

Every Voice Matters Pulse Check-In shows some Continuous Improvement progress—with much more to come through OpEx 2.0 activities

Since team members shared feedback in the 2023 Every Voice Matters Cultural Assessment, BW and Platform leaders have focused on a variety of initiatives to transform our vibrant culture where we can both care for our team members and perform with excellence.

To understand if our actions drove the intended impact, we recently deployed the EVM Pulse Check-In to participating Platforms to hear more from our team members and gauge progress in areas where we’ve made intentional investments.

One critical area of focus was Continuous Improvement, which was chosen to better understand if our enterprise-wide focus on Operational Excellence and Continuous Improvement have helped to alleviate the pain points expressed during the 2023 EVM Assessment.

Almost 3200 team members shared EVM Pulse feedback that conveyed:

• Continued Opportunities:

    • Workflows are still not well designed in their areas

    • They still struggle to get the information they need from other departments.

    • They don’t have a way to remove frustrations like these from their work.

• Progress and Improvements:

    • Their direct leaders encourage process improvement.

    • They feel they have opportunities to try new ideas to improve performance.

Doug Neal, VP of Continuous Improvement, commented about OpEx 2.0 progress: "We clearly see our team members identifying areas of required focus, all of which are squarely in the wheelhouse for OpEx 2.0 methods. Designing workflows that provide all required materials and information in every area--from order entry to procurement, engineering and assembly and testing--will be a focus for our ongoing OpEx core teams and for every Rapid Improvement Event (RIE) that is executed."

"We need to move the needle such that 20-25% more of our respondents see progress and improvements to their workflows that deliver the proper information without frustration. By engaging team members in designing their workflows using our OpEx roadmap and engaging in focused RIEs, I am confident we can reduce those percentages.”

For more updates on BW Continuous Improvement, go to the BW Continuous Improvement section of the BW intranet HERE.

BW CORPORATE

BW welcomes CEO for Bespoke Beauty Brands to Board of Directors

Stacey Tank brings 20-plus years of global experience at Fortune 500 companies, including a decade at General Electric followed by executive roles at The Home Depot and HEINEKEN. At Bespoke Beauty Brands, parent to multiple beauty brands, she has championed both a growth agenda and a continual investment in people and culture. Said BW Chairman and CEO Bob Chapman: "The way we lead impacts the way people live—and with Stacey’s impressive career achievements, as well as her capacity to care, I believe she will make a significant impact on our Board.”

BW FORSYTH PARTNERS

Machine Solutions Inc. announces new CCO and VP of Technology

Machine Solutions Inc. has expanded its leadership team by welcoming Andrew Holman as Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) and Michael Hobday as Vice President of Technology. The addition of these industry veterans "will help us take our company to the next level,” said CEO Brian Strini. “Their leadership, vision and deep understanding of technology and commercialization will be critical in expanding our product portfolio, enhancing operational efficiencies and ensuring we continue to deliver best-in-class solutions for our customers. We are excited about the future and the impact these leaders will have on our continued success.”

BW OUTREACH

BW Outreach amplifies impact and strengthens strategic partnerships

Through a variety of workshops, retreats and conferences with partnering universities, BW Outreach has advanced the vision of transforming business and leadership education to develop Truly Human Leaders with the skills and courage to care. The team's creativity has shaped fulfilling experiences for students and faculty at Gonzaga, VCU, SLU, Tec de Monterrey and more. Powerful keynotes from members of the BW Executive Leadership Team, award recognition, published academic studies, developed learning programs and new partnerships have established significant commitments for the next academic year.

BW PACKAGING

BWFS updates Hayssen R300 and expands machine upgrade program

BW Flexible Systems’ (BWFS) Hayssen R300 flow wrapper now features BW Packaging’s award-winning OpView™ human-machine interface as a standard component. This enhancement improves user training, simplifies operation and offers greater flexibility. OpView is just one of many upgrades BWFS offers. Watch this customer testimonial video from Crest Foods to see how BWFS’ unparalleled customer support and machine upgrade program champion sustainability and longevity.

BW REEL ROUNDUP

THURSDAY BWU WEBINARS

To sign up, please click on your preferred date and time.

APPLYING CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT THINKING (supports Leverages Business Insight):

This webinar will focus on a structured problem-solving and continuous improvement approach, A3 Thinking. Learn how to leverage A3 Thinking to identify root causes, develop actionable solutions and achieve sustainable results.

HOW TO FLEX MY COMMUNICATION TO OTHERS (supports Demonstrates Self-Awareness):

This webinar will leverage the renowned DISC behavioral tendencies tool to enhance your self-awareness, a cornerstone of effective leadership. Uncover the nuances of your leadership style, learn to adapt to diverse team dynamics and communicate more effectively.

HAVING DIFFICULT CONVERSATIONS (supports Ensures Accountability):

This webinar will equip leaders with the tools and techniques needed to handle challenging discussions with confidence and empathy.

STORYTELLING (supports Drives Engagement):

Learn insights from BW Chief Information Officer Frank Lanuto of how to craft compelling narratives that resonate with your audience, enhance team motivation and cohesion. Leaders will walk away with the ability to turn every communication into an opportunity to engage and inspire.

THE EVERYBODY MATTERS APPROACH TO INCLUSION (supports Values Differences):

Fostering a culture where "Everybody Matters" isn’t just a belief—it’s something BW actively demonstrates every day, all around the world. This webinar explores the philosophy behind our Everybody Matters culture and provides actionable steps to practice inclusion every day.

GLOBAL LEADERSHIP PART II (supports Values Differences):

Cultures of different countries can profoundly affect how people work and communicate. Based on the book "The Culture Map" by Erin Meyer, these insights will help enhance your skills as an international leader. Part II focuses on leading, deciding and disagreeing.

FINANCE FOUNDATIONS (supports Leverages Business Insight):

Learn about the essential financial charts used in BW and the deeper concepts that underlie them to confidently apply in your team or project.

FROM THE AIRWAVES

Better Work, Better World: Nicole Kollman of BW Converting

"Better Work, Better World” is our video series that shines a light on team members throughout the BW organization. The latest installment features BW Converting Project Planner Coordinator, Nicole Kollman, talking about her family's history with BW and her experience joining the organization.

TEAM MEMBER RECOGNITION

Keep nominations coming! 1,000 Shine the Light Awards by end of 2025

In January 2024, BW launched the Shine the Light Award, a global recognition program designed to shine a light on team members’ noteworthy accomplishments, as they fulfill our Team Member Commitments: Communicates Effectively, Customer Focus, Drives Results, Instills Trust and Optimizes Work Processes.

Since the launch, 892 team members have received the award in 12 languages (Chinese, Dutch, English, French, German, Hungarian, Japanese, Italian, Portuguese, Serbian, Spanish and Swedish) across 20 countries (Brazil, Canada, China, France, Germany, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Mexico, the Netherlands, Serbia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Taiwan, United Kingdom and United States). 

BW set a goal of presenting 1,000 Shine Awards by the end of 2025, so let’s keep the nominations coming!

All Team Members: Visit bw.care/shine to nominate a team member who has modeled a Team Member Commitment while contributing to a project or initiative in an exceptional manner.

Leader & People Team Approvers: Check your Workday inbox for new nominations or those still needing review.

Nominators & Local Recognition Partners: Your partnership is essential to recognizing our team members in a timely and appropriate manner. Review the Program Overview & Frequently Asked Questions document to help you plan a meaningful celebration.

Shine the Light Award: Jim Wodicka, BW Converting-Waukesha

Congratulations to Jim for receiving an award for Optimizes Work Processes. "Jim's dedication and exceptional work have made a huge impact on our team, taking the initiative to document critical processes and ensuring information is comprehensive and ready for implementation," said nominator Murphy Whitsitt. "His collaboration to refine and streamline documentation has improved our efficiency and helps us operate more cohesively with a clearer understanding of systems we support."

Shine the Light Award: Hailey LaFountain, DG-Sacramento

Congratulations to Hailey for receiving an award for Instills Trust. "Hailey is the first person most people see when they walk into the office and you can't help but feel good as you feed off of her positive energy and spirit," said her nominator Ben Dizon. "She helps welcome new team members and has been instrumental in facilitating many new office activities and events that we didn't have before. All her efforts have helped improve morale and create an atmosphere of fun and comradery."

Shine the Light Award: Joe Koeller, BWIS-Loveland

Congratulations to Joe for receiving an award for Optimizes Work Processes. His nominator, Dominic Wocken, said "Joe has trained team members of the processes involved of the destrapper machine redesign and collaborated with the engineering team to provide solutions for the newer design aspects that may not have been considered until the physical parts arrived. He has emerged as a leader amongst the team, demonstrating his expertise in assembly and setting an impeccable example for other team members working around him."

Shine the Light Award: Zoe Francis, BW-Europe

Congratulations to Zoe for receiving an award for Instills Trust. "Zoe has been instrumental in driving the Dayforce payroll as the main point of contact between the US and UK payroll partners and consultants," said her nominator Lorraine Parker. "Zoe has trained the team with care and instilled trust during this challenging project which speaks volumes on the type of leader she is. She's patient, thoughtful, considerate and a great mentor. She listens to concerns, while recognizing and communicating the areas of development as well as the successes."

FROM OUR TRULY HUMAN LEADERSHIP BLOG

Words matter. People matter.

“The way we lead impacts the way people live and the words we use impacts the way we lead. This is why it is so important to realize why words matter in business.” Read more from BW Chairman and CEO Bob Chapman as he reflects on the broken language of business — and what we can do to change it.

MISSED WATCHING BW'S LATEST STATE OF THE BUSINESS VIDEOS?

Here’s an excerpt about the Amplify ERP Project. For a link to the rest of the videos, go HERE.

NEWS YOU CAN USE

BW INNOVATION

BW Innovation Event "Better by Design" engages 592 participants

This six-day virtual showcase of groundbreaking ideas and collaborative ingenuity focused on themes of Innovation Process Excellence, Product Showcase, Customer Experience and Digital Innovation. The event featured 30 dynamic sessions led by visionary leaders across the organization, generating 3,736 unique engagement touchpoints. “The creativity, collaboration and commitment to innovation on display were nothing short of extraordinary,” said John Koke, Vice President of Technical and Strategic Innovation, BW Packaging. All presentation materials and resources are available in the Innovation Team Room (access upon request). To view the highlights and gain a deeper sense of the event’s impact, check out the event montage video.

US- & CANADA-BASED TEAM MEMBERS & FAMILIES

Mental wellbeing support has grown!

Connect with SupportLinc (code: barrywehmiller) for help with anxiety, burnout, depression, grief, relationship challenges, self-care, substance use, work-life balance and more! FREE 24/7 support is available over the phone and online. In addition to six FREE counseling sessions per presenting issue each year, SupportLinc offers an online Mental Health Navigator, virtual group help, text support, toolkits, and audio and video lessons. Click here for details and learn how to earn 500 Vitality Points!

BW PEOPLE TECHNOLOGIES TIP

Set up delegations in Workday for tasks before going on vacation

Before you leave for vacation or go on holiday, ensure a smooth workflow in your absence by setting up delegations in Workday. This keeps tasks and approvals moving while you're away. Use these guides to help you set up the process in Workday: Click here for instructions to delegate tasks to other team members and click here for instructions for how to complete tasks that have been delegated to you.

NEW TECH TIP

Additional Cisco AnyConnect VPN now available for team members

BW's IT Network Security Team has set up an additional VPN to increase network efficiency, helping to enhance security and optimize daily performance for team members. Anyone who is experiencing a slow connection can consider changing to the new VPN, named Western North America. Click here for detailed instructions.

It is recommended that team members located in US Mountain and Pacific time zones choose the Western North America VPN going forward. 

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