Shapeshifter Technologies

Shapeshifter Technologies provides process engineering, scale-up and manufacturing optimization consulting services in the personal care, food & beverage, and cannabis industries. Utilize our expertise to help you launch new products, upgrade your current manufacturing capabilities, or create a more collaborative + inclusive team environment. Over 20 years of experience launching new products, optimizing processes to reduce costs and improve throughput, and building high-performance teams. Shapeshifter Technologies combines CPG acumen with empathic leadership values to help transform your business on multiple levels. Product Design • Assistance in refining product formulation, process feasibility + risks • Collaborate with R&D / Ops to define risks and mitigation plans for scale-up • Packaging + labeling component scoping + costing Process + Packaging Development • Determine processing parameters + equipment needed to meet quality metrics • Determine manufacturing options + launch plans • Co-manufacturer scoping + management (from inception to post launch) • Function as link between internal operations and co-manufacturer to develop mutually beneficial relationships + production plans. Includes: MOQs, launch strategy, production support, formula + process upgrades, quality management • Packaging supplier scope & design development • Procurement management + cost optimization for materials • Supply chain process enhancement + inventory analysis Scale-up + Commercialization • Determine equipment required + help to find the right partners • Manage planning + execution of pilot testing + line trials • Act as liaison between Product Development + Manufacturing to ensure successful scale-up Operations Management • Develop strategies to reduce waste and line-time costs + to optimize production • Collaborate to maximize quality + flexibility + speed • Analyze current process design + capacity needs to determine ideal scale + manufacturing strategies