“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

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  • ConAgra
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  • Just Born Inc.
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Satisfaction Ratings

Clients Give USCCG High Marks

USCCG Client Satisfaction Ratings (Through 9/22/11)

Overall Satisfaction 95.9 percent of USCCG clients expressed overall satisfaction with the firm with 81.0 percent saying they were “extremely” or “very” satisfied.

Case Histories

Protein producer wanted to improve line efficiency and labor productivity at one of its newer case ready plants.

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Testimonials

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

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Challenge - Ongoing Need for Product Development

Most manufacturers of the basic staples, i.e., meat and bakery products, need to invest in product development to meet changing consumer demands for fresh, convenient, flavorful, and nutritious foods. Without new products, lower demand creates overcapacity, further intensifying the margin pressure high raw material prices are creating.

What We Think

“The demands on U.S. corn production are having a significant impact on almost all food processors as the price per bushel continues to rise. Feed costs are hurting the protein industry. Rising corn syrup prices impact most bakers and further processors. Maximizing the conversion of these expensive raw materials is critical to maintaining competitive costs in markets in which it is difficult to gain share.”

– Greg Zawacki, 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