“USCCG is a professional group that will bring new and proven methods of managing day-to-day operations and will provide a system to manage by. Their enthusiasm was catching within our management group.” – Protein Producer

Featured Clients

  • ConAgra
  • J. R. Simplot
  • Just Born Inc.
  • Maple Leaf

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Satisfaction Ratings

Clients Give USCCG High Marks

USCCG Client Satisfaction Ratings (Through 05/06/08)

Overall Satisfaction 95.6 percent of USCCG clients expressed overall satisfaction with the firm with 82.6 percent saying they were “extremely” or “very” satisfied.

Case Histories

Poultry processor wanted to reduce unit labor costs and develop operational metrics.

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Testimonials

"Meanwhile the mill has been running gangbusters in 1999. The project we undertook with USCCG back in 1993 helped us get to where we are today." – - Paper Mill

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Challenge - Standardizing Processes

Numerous consolidations and acquisitions within the food industry make it tough to standardize processes in disparate companies now joined together. Whether you are a niche manufacturer struggling to protect market share you have created, or a large processor trying to fit together multiple acquisitions, the ability to constantly improve operations, while reducing costs, separates the survivors from those who have perished.

What We Think

“USCCG can quickly help you achieve a higher level of performance using your existing assets. We can also determine which technology solutions are most cost-effective. For the niche manufacturer, it is focused on asset utilization, material conversion, and cost containment. For the larger processor, these same elements apply, except we can also evaluate what your enterprise should truly look like in order to perform at your desired levels.”

– Ken Staresinic, Food Practice Leader

  • Proteins (Beef, Poultry, Pork, Seafood): Kill thru Process & Pack
  • Bakery Goods (Fresh, Frozen, Par baked)
  • Value added products (Retail, Food Service)
  • Prepared refrigerated salads (e.g. Cole slaw, potato salads)
  • Carbonation and brewing
  • Juice extraction
  • Aseptic (pudding, jellies)
  • Dry grain milling (e.g. flour)
  • Pet foods (wet, dry canned, bagged)
  • Repeatable process, less process variation
  • Less waste
  • Improved yield
  • Improved asset utilization
  • Lower operating cost per unit
  • Improved customer service
  • Increased throughput