Optimizing brand performance through bespoke assessment and advisory services in the field.
About
PRESENCE FIELDWORK is led by Josh Pauna, who brings two decades of international experience in consumer goods branding operations. His background spans design and development, manufacturing, compliance, supply chain, and sustainability — disciplines that together define brand performance in today’s fast-moving retail markets.
At its core, PRESENCE delivers strategic insight and actionable guidance with hands-on practicality and clear communication to help clients drive progress, reduce risk and build stronger brands.
Memberships
Josh is an active member of the following organizations, keeping PRESENCE connected with the latest thinking in sustainability, quality, and responsible business practices:
American Society for Quality (ASQ)
Sustainable Packaging Coalition (SPC)
Services
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On-site retail audit services to evaluate brand performance in-store, from individual locations to multi-store regional reviews.
From competitor shopping to category comparisons, having PRESENCE on-site delivers insights that strengthen shelf impact, highlight opportunities, and inform smarter brand decisions.
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On-site validation of production runs to ensure materials, color, and processes align with brand specifications.
From press checks to pre-shipment inspections, having PRESENCE on-site for critical production runs protects timelines, product integrity, and the brand.
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Hands-on evaluations of factories and distribution centers, combining compliance previews with capability and capacity assessments.
By validating operations against needs and expectations, having PRESENCE on-site helps brands reduce operational risk and strengthen the reliability of their global supply chain.
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Strategic leadership for product and packaging teams seeking to balance performance, sustainability, and innovation.
PRESENCE helps clients manage specifications and production standards to deliver reliable results in fast-moving supply chains. Areas of focus include sustainability, color management, process management, digital connectivity and current retail initiatives ranging from compliance to supply chain requirements (e.g., EPR, SLCP, RFID, sourcing mandates).
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Flexible support services designed for challenges that don’t fit into a standard category.
From supplier onboarding to factory training, sustainability reviews, or custom brand initiatives, PRESENCE tailors each engagement to your needs.
Contact
Got a challenge and don’t know where to start? Interested in working together? Please reach out.