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Shapes, geometry, and packaging
Shapes existing in nature have fascinated architects, mathematicians, scientists, engineers, chemists, and artists for centuries.
March 6, 2017
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Speaking proper packaging
One has to talk the talk in order to walk the walk.
March 2, 2017
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Do-it-yourself corrugated pallets
In-house assembly of corrugated pallets is another option in the evolution of logistics.
February 21, 2017
Contract Packaging
The value of differentiation
If we can find ways to create value, we can then rise to the top of our customer or supplierâs hierarchy and vie for the enviable title of âcustomer or supplier of choice.â
February 20, 2017
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Defect Classification: Is Harmonization Possible?
As product quality regulations become increasingly stringent, achieving uniform and quality-based criteria for classification of defects will become a collaborative effort among stakeholders.
February 13, 2017
Beverage
Lawsuit accuses Coca-Cola of tobacco-industry practices
The soft-drink megabrandâs tactics reflecting the discredited tactics of big tobacco? If true, it gives new meaning to the phrase, âSmoke and mirrors.â
February 2, 2017
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Here comes sugar, packagers
The year 2017 might be the Year of Sugar.
February 2, 2017
Sustainable Packaging
Five Cold Chain Trends Shaping 2017
Heading into 2016, lifescience cold chain trends to watch included passive vs active bulk shippers and the growth of biologics and biosimilars and the patent cliff. Some of these trends will continue into 2017, but here are five additional trends shaping the lifescience cold chain.
January 19, 2017
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True (Viagra) Blue
As track and trace efforts continue, researchers explore complementary avenues. The unique surface color of drugs may help people spot counterfeits through the use of colorimetry.
January 18, 2017
Coding, Printing & Labeling
Walmart and case codingâan update
When last we left our Walmart friends, theyâd summarily issued several requirements regarding which methods of printing would be deemed acceptable where GTIN on cases of food is concerned.
January 17, 2017
Material handling
Holograms Play Growing Role in Track and Trace Packaging
The technology can incorporate various data forms and product tracking information, as well as link on-pack product identification with supply chain management, market enforcement and forensic support services.
January 12, 2017
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Pushing the 520 error
Do I get an error?
January 10, 2017
PMMI News
Hydroambulation on the brain
Iâm not sure that âhydroambulateâ is really and truly a word.
January 10, 2017
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When government screws up, sorry, you usually canât sue them
Today our topics are government organization, lawsuits, and tomatoes.
January 9, 2017
Workforce
Listen, learn and be the link: Youâre in the driverâs seat to see the big picture
Recently, a colleague asked me when I finished school.
January 6, 2017
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High Pressure Processing and packaging continues to grow
High Pressure Processing (HPP) and packaging of food and beverages has been a novel process up until recently.
January 6, 2017
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Big healthcare law, with gap
21st Century Cures Act surprises on off-label use. Law does many things, but leaves out an important topic.
January 5, 2017
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Economic trends beg for industry process disruption
Life is great, right? Forget for a minute about the U.S. political seasonâdonât get me started.
January 3, 2017
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