The movement toward environmental consciousness in the packaging industry has been occurring for many years, and sustainability trends will continue to evolve through 2018. Consumers are drawn to products that can boast environmental consciousness, and many are even willing to pay more for brands that position themselves as leaders in…
Kleenex's new on-the-go pack, Quad seal bags, a new managing director for the Contract Packaging Association, and more from Packaging Insights.
Saluting Pat Reynolds, PMMI raises money for hurricane relief, Open-SCS showcases serialization standard, capacity shortages, and more in this issue of Packaging Insights.
This issue of Packaging Insights discusses the latest in Automation, Reducing package damage, and Spoon-in-lid packaging.
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Many components of packaging lines are now run by machinery, but they cannot function properly without human oversight, monitoring, testing, and inspection. What steps are you taking with your packaging to improve your overall equipment effectiveness (OEE?) If your OEE could use some improvements, these tips might help. The Definition…
Running a successful business involves more than manufacturing your products and getting them onto store shelves. It also demands that you earn customer loyalty and encourage repeat sales. There are many marketing techniques that can help you develop strong customer loyalty, from social media campaigns to email updates, but don’t…
The beginning of each new year always provides inspiration for the evolution of new trends and the elimination of old ones. It is likely that 2018 will provide the opportunity for innovative packaging choices to overtake the following design trends. Clutter Replaced By Simplicity The simplicity of minimalism is becoming…
Some consumers don’t give a second thought to opening a can of soda or beer and taking a cool, refreshing sip, but other consumers are significantly concerned by the potential for contamination. After all, cans pass through many different hands on their way to store shelves. Though packaging entities cannot…
The instant connection between the packaging industry and cyber security may not seem obvious, but the truth is that packaging professionals need to prepare for the possibilities of ransomware and cyberattacks just as much as other industry leaders. Connectivity has become a necessity in modern packaging production facilities, making it…
