Broader Capabilities Improve Last-mile Service, Overcome Supply Chain Woes By Tom Egan, Vice President of Industry Services for PMMI, the Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies Consumer packaged goods (CPG) companies have relied on third-party logistics (3PL) providers to handle an array of transportation, warehousing, and value-added functions such as customer service, order management, sales…
Read More >>Identifying the Right Recipe for the Application is Key By Brian Dengel, General Manager at KHK-USA In all packaging machinery, whether it is a pouch filler, labeling equipment or sealing equipment, motion begins at the motor and needs to travel to all elements of the machinery. Gears are an economical and efficient solution to transmit…
Read More >>It Deserves Great Storytellers By Mary Anne Hansan, president of the Paper and Packaging Board (P+PB) In 2014 the U.S. Department of Agriculture put a question to U.S. manufacturers and importers of paper and paper-based packaging: should they join forces to help market and educate consumers about a great American natural resource? The Paper and…
Read More >>The Benefits of Robotic Carton and Case Packaging for Food Manufacturers By Ryan Womble, Director of Sales at Quest In today’s fast-paced food manufacturing industry, efficiency, precision and product quality are top priorities. As the industry continues to evolve, many manufacturers are turning to automation solutions to streamline their operations. One area that has seen…
Read More >>A New Study Reveals Online Shoppers’ Packaging Preferences By Jeff Wolpov, Senior Vice President of E-commerce Solutions for Ryder System, Inc. There is no shortage of factors a company must weigh when making decisions about how to attract, retain, and build loyalty among customers, but looking at the insights from our ninth annual e-commerce study,…
Read More >>Food and Beverage Consumer Insights By Rebecca Casey, Senior Vice President, Sales, Strategy, and Marketing, TC Transcontinental Packaging Packaging is facing exciting innovations in the coming year, including meeting the evolving preferences of consumers. As packagers, we draw inspiration and innovation from trends like those outlined in Mintel’s 2024/Global Food and Beverage Report, to give…
Read More >>An Explanation of Six Local Laws Driving Global Change By Moira Stein of Insights & Strategy at Berlin Packaging Governments in the United States and around the world are introducing legislation aimed at reducing packaging waste and promoting a more circular economy. These laws are driving change that will continue to impact the packaging industry…
Read More >>Digitally Transforming Operations Gives Operators Crucial Insights By Sarah Brumwell, senior business development manager at Emerson As 2024 kicks off, there are several trends that stand out in consumer packaged goods (CPG) manufacturing, specifically in the personal care product segment. Expectedly, sustainability continues to be a driving force. It’s joined by a notable shift toward…
Read More >>Unlock New Opportunities in Fulfillment Packaging By Ryan Germann, Director of Global Product Management for Mailing Solutions at Pregis, LLC. A profound momentum in the use of automation is propelling a wave of transformation across industries, fueled by the surge in e-commerce induced by the pandemic. Even before it met this dynamic environment, environmental sustainability…
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