Process Stability is First Step Toward Process Excellence, Paper360º March/April 2025

“Too many businesses fall into the technology trap—relying on new tech to fix broken processes—only to face more chaos and inefficiency. Technology can’t save you if your processes aren’t stable.”

This is how Rich Ermlick describes the motivation behind his company, Boring Excellence, and his drive to bring stable processes to mills, companies, and even the personal lives of those he meets. He will also share that perspective as a speaker at this year’s TAPPICon, which will take place in Minneapolis, MN, May 4-7.

Ermlick, who spent the first 25 years of his industry career as a converting plant operator, plans to use real-world examples to give attendees practical tools to achieve sustainable, scalable growth. His session is part of the “Equipment, Processes, and Operations” track designed as part of TAPPICon 2025’s dynamic new program format (see page 17).

Paper360° Editorial Director Jan Bottiglieri had an opportunity to interview Ermlick before the event, to give readers a “sneak peek” at this engaging presentation and TAPPICon’s new format.

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