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Welcome Michele Cerminaro as New Executive DirectorWelcome Michele Cerminaro as New Executive Director

Welcome Michele Cerminaro as New Executive Director

June 7, 2023

Join us in welcoming Michele Cerminaro as the New Executive Director for F4SS! Continue reading to learn more about Michele’s career.

An Interview with a Founding Member of F4SS About Its ValueAn Interview with a Founding Member of F4SS About Its Value

An Interview with a Founding Member of F4SS About Its Value

September 7, 2022

Julie Christiansen is the CEO of Gordon Laboratories, a premier personal care contract manufacturer in the Los Angeles area. Russ Stewart is the Senior Vice President Procurement for Tyson Foods, and he was one of the founders of F4SS during the time when he worked for Procter & Gamble.

Foundation for Supply Chain Solutions Announces Changes to its Board of DirectorsFoundation for Supply Chain Solutions Announces Changes to its Board of Directors

Foundation for Supply Chain Solutions Announces Changes to its Board of Directors

January 4, 2021

The Foundation for Strategic Sourcing (F4SS), a non-profit organization that has been the leading voice in the FMCG/CPG contract manufacturing industry for more than a decade, announced the addition of new members to the organization’s Board of Directors.

Snapshots from F4SS Fall Connect 2019Snapshots from F4SS Fall Connect 2019

Snapshots from F4SS Fall Connect 2019

October 10, 2019

I’m still trying to digest all the learnings from the F4SS Fall Connect 2019! What a great event. Now that we’re back from Minneapolis, I wanted to share some highlights from our full three-days of learning and networking.

Seeking Employment Talent – Be an Employer of ChoiceSeeking Employment Talent – Be an Employer of Choice

Seeking Employment Talent – Be an Employer of Choice

April 15, 2019

John Thomas, Professional Staffing Field Consultant at Express Employment Professionals recently spoke at the F4SS Connect 2019 in Ft. Lauderdale. I found his talk particularly enlightening when it comes to how we need to position ourselves as an “employer of choice” when hiring and recruiting talent.

F4SS Connect 2019, the “Disruption Conference,” a Huge Success.F4SS Connect 2019, the “Disruption Conference,” a Huge Success.

F4SS Connect 2019, the “Disruption Conference,” a Huge Success.

March 18, 2019

The supply chain is massive. Every single product produced can be linked back to a supply chain in one way or another. But our niche in this enormous arena is surprisingly small. We either know each other, know of each other, or have worked together as colleagues.

Are You Practicing Servant Leadership?Are You Practicing Servant Leadership?

Are You Practicing Servant Leadership?

April 11, 2017

The concept of Servant Leadership has been around for quite some time. A quick survey of books written on the subject, available on Amazon.com, revealed at least 30 books. Obviously, the concept means many things to different people. Below are some of the perspectives I have learned through 35 years of manufacturing management experience.

Executive Director Lisa Shambro to Lead AuditOneExecutive Director Lisa Shambro to Lead AuditOne

Executive Director Lisa Shambro to Lead AuditOne

March 24, 2017

F4SS Announces Exciting Development for Both the Organization and FMCG/CPG Industry about AuditOne.

Like It or Not, Digital Maturity Represents the Future of Your BusinessLike It or Not, Digital Maturity Represents the Future of Your Business

Like It or Not, Digital Maturity Represents the Future of Your Business

March 21, 2017

We are currently experiencing an enormous shift known as the digital transformation, and we are only at the beginning of this process. This disruption is occurring in every industry, just at different speeds. Learn the eight dimensions of digital maturity that will help your organization thrive!