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Kathy Barbeire

Kathy Barbeire

Kathy Barbeire is a seasoned professional with a strong track record in leveraging new technology, data analysis, and storytelling to drive organizational success. As the marketing manager at CAT Squared since 2015, Kathy stays updated on industry trends to ensure our products remain adaptable to evolving standards and prepares our customers for disruptive technologies. She actively participates in a blockchain learning group associated with Blockchain for Arkansas (BC4AR), an initiative led by Governor Asa Hutchinson. Kathy's expanding knowledge and expertise enable her to create informative content that educates our supply chain partners and helps them navigate upcoming transitions. Kathy's educational background includes graduating magna cum laude from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock (UALR) with a Bachelor of Arts degree in professional and technical writing, along with double minors in sociology and information technology. She later completed the MBA program at UALR. Prior to joining CAT Squared, Kathy applied her passion for data-driven storytelling to assist nonprofits in defining goals, tracking program metrics, and engaging donors and community stakeholders. She served as a program manager at the Our House Homeless Shelter in Little Rock and later at The Salvation Army Central Arkansas Area Command.

Recent posts by Kathy Barbeire

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Process Improvements Add Value for Meat Packers

By Kathy Barbeire on Oct 5, 2015 11:34:34 AM

Before writing a quote to a potential customer, our team generally performs a site visit to determine exactly what solutions are most needed and where necessary equipment would be installed.

Topics: meat industry manufacturing food processing paperless haccp continuous improvement meatpacking
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Egg Traceability System Protects the Public from Salmonella Outbreaks

By Kathy Barbeire on Apr 9, 2015 9:19:44 AM

Leaders in the egg industry are adopting a new tool to aid in the fight against food-born salmonella outbreaks in egg products. The CAT² Egg Tracking & Traceability System will further aid in the effort to isolate and recall affected egg products before they reach supermarket shelves and the carts of shoppers.

Topics: Traceability technology food traceability warehouse management system egg inventory management
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Avoid Recalls Due to Mislabeled Allergens

By Kathy Barbeire on Mar 31, 2015 12:33:07 PM

For the fifth straight year, undeclared allergens were the leading cause of USDA recalls. Starting April 12, 2015, the USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) began ongoing, monthly testing and verification to determine whether facilities are accurately controlling and labeling the "Big 8" food allergens: wheat, shellfish, eggs, fish, peanuts, milk, tree nuts, and soybeans.

Topics: food quality software food manufacturing automation labeling system mislabeled allergens food allergen recalls