Piloting Transformation in Tamper Evident Solutions with Ben Rogers

Innovation and the Digital Enterprise

In this episode of Innovation and the Digital Enterprise, Patrick Emmons and Shelli Nelson chat with Ben Rogers, the President of TydenBrooks, a global leader in the manufacture of tamper evident safety and security seals. Ben has had a notable career at Madison Industries, primarily focusing on growth and strategic acquisitions. Ben unpacks his roles, specifically discussing his customer focused approach to innovating tamper evident products. He explains the importance of providing tamper evidence in real-time through digital capabilities, addressing theft and contamination issues in the medical and transportation sectors, and leveraging customer feedback for product development.

Ben shares anecdotes from his career, emphasizing the significance of speed and rapid iteration, resource allocation, the value of trust in customer communication, and the role the Covid pandemic played in encouraging leadership growth and transformation.

• (00:26) Welcome Ben Rogers
• (01:34) Ben's Role at TydenBrooks
• (02:43) Innovative Solutions in Tamper Evidence
• (05:33) Challenges in the Supply Chain
• (07:19) Career Path and Lessons Learned
• (11:11) Developing Digital Products
• (14:07) Customer Collaboration and Feedback
• (16:39 Reflections on Innovation and Speed
• (20:26) Final Thoughts

 Ben Rogers has spent his entire career at Madison Industries, recently taking on the role of president at TydenBrooks. Previously Ben served as general manager of direct to consumer at Conair Industries. Ben earned his Bachelor of Science in Applied Economics and Management from Cornell University graduating cum laude with concentrations in finance and entrepreneurship. And he was also captain of the Cornell football team.

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