Meet Drew McLaren, a print industry veteran who helps owners improve operations, plan succession, and get ready for growth, hiring, or M&A.
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Organizational Design Principles for Print Leaders
Learn organizational design principles that align strategy, clarify roles, and improve collaboration across printing and packaging teams.
Printing Company Acquisitions: A Practical Playbook
Printing company acquisitions are rising as owners retire. Use this practical playbook to choose targets, fund deals, and integrate without breaking ops.
Spotlight: Ken Freek
Meet Ken Freek, a CFR advisor helping print and graphic communications leaders improve performance, strengthen teams, and plan practical next steps.
Advanced Market Segmentation for Print and Packaging
Advanced market segmentation helps print and packaging leaders target high-value niches using behavioral and psychographic data to improve ROI.
CSR ROI in Print: Build a Scorecard That Holds Up
Learn how to measure CSR ROI in print with a practical scorecard that ties sustainability work to engagement, efficiency, and financial results.
Print Career Pathways That Attract Top Talent
Print career pathways make hiring easier and retention stronger. Learn how to build progression and succession plans that skilled candidates trust.
Post-Sale Transition Planning That Protects Value
Post-sale transition planning keeps operations stable, transfers knowledge, and protects customer confidence after a change in ownership.
Spotlight: Joe Campbell
Meet Joe Campbell, a senior packaging executive who helps CFR clients tighten operations, streamline manufacturing, and build a more reliable sales engine.