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The North American Meat Institute (NAMI) with the support of CAT Squared will present "Building a Framework for Digital Success," a webinar sharing industry best practices for technology adoption for meat and poultry producers.

Join Us on April 27, 2023, at 2:00 PM ET

This webinar will discuss the ups and downs associated with finding the right technology solutions that work with your operation to provide intelligent business reporting and analytics while reducing operational inefficiency. Our panel of meat and technology-minded professionals will discuss challenges such as operational complexity, competing priorities, technical talent, security, and implementation while providing insight into the keys to integration and long-term success.  

Featured Panelists

Donald Clark, CPIM-F, CSCP, MCP
Alithya - The MSFT Practice
Enterprise Architect
Donald has more than 25 years’ experience in implementing ERP systems and over 19 years with Dynamics AX and D365 F&O projects in roles ranging from presales and analysis to application expert, functional architect, and solution architect.

Everardo Fernandez
Bachoco / OK Foods
Senior Vice President of Operations
Since 2010, Everardo has served at the corporate level of Bachoco implementing processes and technology to drive continuous improvement, ensure product safety and quality, and grow team members' capacity to achieve their highest performance and growth within the company, ultimately maximizing profitability.

Mike Lindsey
Perdue Farms
Director of Manufacturing Systems
Mike is the Senior Director of Manufacturing Systems with responsibilities for all plant technology-based systems within Perdue Foods reporting to the CIO in the IT department. His role includes delivering manufacturing system solutions to the company that employs the latest technology solutions. 

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This program is a part of CAT Squared's ongoing support of NAMI's Protein PACT Initiative.

What is the Protein PACT?

The Protein PACT unites partners across animal protein to accelerate the entire sector’s progress toward global sustainable development goals for healthy people, healthy animals, healthy communities, and a healthy environment. Protein PACT partners are establishing transparent baselines and benchmarks, setting ambitious targets for continuous improvement, collecting data to verify and transparently report on progress, and launching comprehensive communications about animal protein’s unique place in healthy diets and sustainable food systems. To learn more, visit www.TheProteinPACT.org.

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.