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Workforce
Material specification or performance specification?
An essential decision regarding the specification of packaging materials, containers, and components is the choice of the type of specification.
August 27, 2012
Conveying & accumulation
Pedestrian safety around forklift trucks
Here are some insights on preventing pedestrian-forklift accidents.
August 22, 2012
Operational Excellence
Nestle articulates PackML’s benefits
The Automation Conference, held in Chicago May 22-23, provided a golden opportunity for Nestle’s Bryan Griffen to deliver an update on recent initiatives of the OMAC Packaging Workgroup.
August 6, 2012
Contract Packaging
Personal best: Lessons learned from both sides of the contract ‘fence’
Berkeley Contract Packaging's Jack Concannon, vice president and chief operating officer, shares his perspectives of a career spent on both brand and contract services sides of the business.
August 2, 2012
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CPA research and events help you keep-up with Continued industry growth
As I meet and listen to this industry’s vendors, clients and service providers it is apparent that most of us have stood back up, brushed ourselves off, and have regained our sight.
August 2, 2012
Contract Packaging
Why contract packagers need to be involved early in the product development cycle
The Foundation for Strategic Sourcing (F4SS) recently completed an exercise in which supplier members, including contract packaging and logistics service providers, characterized what they see as best practices of leading customers.
August 2, 2012
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Happy Interdependence Day
It’s August, but as I write this, it’s more like the Fourth of July, a big deal to us U.S. citizens.
August 2, 2012
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Whether freptovin or GMOs, controversies follow patterns
Scientists have recently determined that there are 10-20 parts per million of freptovin in packaged foods.
August 1, 2012
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From PET to PackML, there’s strength in numbers
Collaboration is the powerful force it is because it leverages the strengths of many behind a common goal. I’m encouraged by a couple of collaborative efforts in the packaging space that have come to my attention in recent weeks.
August 1, 2012
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Cups, scoops, straws— the other packaging world
The food industry is valued at just over $1 trillion, and half of that is foodservice. Packaging for retail food and beverage is covered very thoroughly by packaging schools and programs.
July 31, 2012
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A view of biopolymers
Packaging R&D technologist Greg Roskos of Heinz talks about what he sees coming in the world of biopolymers.
July 31, 2012
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Job prospects good for grads
Despite a barrage of news stories about how bleak the job prospects are for college grads, students graduating with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Packaging Design from this institution are busy interviewing and evaluating job offers.
July 31, 2012
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Are smartphones sending the wrong message?
Was one of your smartphone apps updated today?
July 30, 2012
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E-learning gaining steam in packaging training
Whether you’re new to packaging or a hardened veteran, continuing education programs help you expand your knowledge about the industry.
July 28, 2012
Operational Excellence
Package-testing laboratories occupying new niches
Pre-shipment package testing performed objectively by a laboratory contributes to a competitive advantage.
July 23, 2012
Containers
Commentary on MillerCoors punch-top can
MillerCoors still is in the roll-out of its punch-top can campaign, the success of which will be determined by whether consumers are willing to roll with the punches.
July 4, 2012
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E-learning gaining steam in packaging training
Whether you’re new to packaging or a hardened veteran, continuing education programs help you expand your knowledge about the industry.
July 2, 2012
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News from the town square
The food label, I like to say, is the town square where we play out the issues of interest to Americans having anything to do with diet and health.
July 2, 2012
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