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Join CAT Squared's Jack Teague for his IPPE TECHTalk presentation Assessing a Business's Readiness for Smart Automation and Winning Stakeholder Support. The presentation will feature three main objectives:

  1. Applying the Manufacturing Maturity Model as an Assessment Tool

  2. Determining Key Areas Where Smart Technology Can Maximize Value

  3. Building a Successful Business Case to Justify Investment

Jack TeagueJack has many years of experience implementing plant-floor solutions and helping poultry processors increase their digital capacity no matter where they are in their Industry 4.0 journey. During his presentation, Jack will share best practices for implementing Industry 4.0 technologies supported by real-world examples and processes to overcome common roadblocks.

Prior to joining CAT Squared, Jack graduated from the University of Arkansas with a degree in biological and agricultural engineering and performed graduate research in food science. He then developed practical experience working on the plant floor in quality assurance for businesses engaged in peach processing, egg production, and instant and frozen rice production.

See the IPPE TECHTalk

WHERE: C Hall | Booth C10611 

WHEN: Tuesday, January 24, 2023 | 1:00 p.m. - 1:20 p.m. 

Kathy Barbeire

Written by Kathy Barbeire

Kathy Barbeire is a strategic marketing professional with a passion for leveraging data-driven storytelling, process optimization, and digital transformation to support the food processing industry. As the Marketing Manager at CAT Squared since 2015, she develops content that educates meat and poultry processors on emerging technologies, regulatory compliance, and industry best practices to help them navigate an evolving landscape. With expertise in Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), traceability, and automation, Kathy ensures that CAT Squared’s solutions remain adaptable to industry advancements, including real-time data collection, IoT integration, and food safety enhancements. She stays engaged with industry developments, formerly participating in blockchain learning initiatives associated with Blockchain for Arkansas (BC4AR). Kathy holds a Bachelor of Arts in Professional and Technical Writing (magna cum laude) with minors in Sociology and Information Technology, as well as an MBA from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock (UALR). Prior to joining CAT Squared, she applied her skills in data analysis and stakeholder engagement to support nonprofit organizations in defining objectives, measuring program impact, and enhancing community outreach.