Jim Curcio is a consultant specializing in the processing and packaging areas for the pharmaceutical, beverage, cosmetic, and chemical industries. He has over 40 years of experience in the field of pharmaceutical manufacturing and packaging. His expertise includes capital planning of global manufacturing and distribution facilities, lean manufacturing techniques, SMED, and SPC use. While a Director at L'Oreal, he was responsible for the implementation of major equipment installations for the introduction of new product launches. Jim is also a professor at Stevens Institute of Technology teaching a course on Pharmaceutical Finishing and Packaging Systems.