A Revolution of Speed: How AI is Rewiring Packaging Manufacturing Workflows 

Presented by HiFlow Solutions

Thursday, January 22nd, 2026 | 2:00pm ET 

An exploration of real-world use cases showing how AI can deliver rapid ROI in folding carton and corrugated plants

AI is transforming packaging manufacturing at an unprecedented pace, delivering speed, accuracy, and visibility from estimating to shipping. This session explores how folding carton and corrugated plants can leverage AI-powered ERP and workflow automation to increase the speed of processes, cut manual data entry, and achieve rapid ROI.

Participants will gain a clear understanding of which key areas that will yield the highest returns with AI, and how to begin building a scalable roadmap for intelligent automation.

Learning Objectives:

• Identify high-impact areas where AI delivers measurable speed and efficiency gains.
• Understand how AI connects estimating, procure-to-pay, accounts payable and logistics into one intelligent workflow. How AI-enabled workflows actually work.
• Learn the steps you can take to adopt AI in your organization.

Structure:

1. The Speed Imperative: How market uncertainty and labor constraints are driving the need for AI automation and fast, intelligent workflows. Why adopting AI is now not optional but necessary for future growth.  

2. Where AI Delivers ROI Fastest: Use cases of AI in action — accelerating estimating, procure-to-pay, accounts payable and logistics.

3. Building a Smart Roadmap: Insights into adopting AI step-by-step — starting small, proving value, and scaling successfully.

Registration:

This webinar is available for FREE to AICC Members in good standing.

Speaker:

Alfonso Hernandez, Vice President of Sales, HiFlow Solutions

With over 30 years in the packaging, printing, and graphic arts industries, Alfonso Hernandez brings a wealth of experience in ERP systems, hardware, equipment, and digital imaging. He holds an MBA in Strategic Leadership and has built his career in B2B business development and color management consulting, working with several leading ERP providers across the industry.  Hernandez leads HiFlow’s North American team.

Steve De Benedetto, Business Development Manager, HiFlow Solutions

Steve De Benedetto has more than two decades of experience in print and packaging technology, with expertise in IT strategy and enterprise systems. He has led complex ERP rollouts, data integration projects, and process improvement initiatives, and has successfully managed IT transitions during mergers and acquisitions.

Romek Kowalczyk, Product Manager, HiFlow Solutions

With 17 years of experience in ERP/MIS software implementation for the printing and packaging industry, Romek Kowalczyk drives product strategy and software development at HiFlow Solutions. As Product Manager he is a key contributor to the design of core modules and leads implementation teams for HiFlow.