Mary Ann FalkmanContract PackagingCephalon thrives under serialization regimenPackaging equipment integration systems enable Sharp Packaging to expand into product serialization to protect the drug manufacturer against fraud and improve its bottom line.July 28, 2010Contract Packaging'Boxes' get a second lifeUsedCardboardBoxes.com buys used cases and resells them for reuse, with CPG companies and contract packagers among its customers. The company operates 40 U.S. distribution centers.March 24, 2010Contract PackagingRetort processing, packaging spell reliefSOPAKCO is deeply involved in the relief effort following the Haiti earthquake, but this South Carolina co-packer also is busy providing packaging for Nutrisystem and creating new in-house product lines.March 23, 2010Contract PackagingSuccess handling excess-capacity needs requires forethought, planningBrand owners that face fluctuating production requirements should choose their contract packagers very carefully. Contingency plans are highly recommended.December 5, 2009Contract PackagingKitting, logistics help TomTom navigate challenging seasKitting and streamlined logistics services are helping TomTom USA, a Concord, MA, marketer of vehicle GPS navigation units, to chart a new course toward supply chain efficiency while also saving the company more than half over previous transportation costs.August 5, 2009SustainabilityPacker/manufacturer blends quality into every serviceTesting and analysis are hallmarks of the approach at APCO Packaging. ‘The decision is theirs to make,’ the company president says of his customers. ‘But the process is ours.’August 5, 2009Contract PackagingLine operations in a state of flux amid secondary packaging changesPMMI survey: From downsizing and changing of materials to upgrading of break-apart display packs, transport packaging is in a cycle of transition.April 8, 2009Contract PackagingFive ways vigilance can bring co-packing success in a tough economyBundle services, audit and integrate service providers, study the ‘3 Cs,’ and strive for flexibility. Each tactic costs little to nothing upfront but requires a proactive rather than reactive approach.April 7, 2009Previous PagePage 2 of 2Top StoriesSustainable PackagingSustainable Packaging Trends to Watch at PACK EXPO Las VegasPackaging World editors unpack the latest in sustainable packaging, revealing the breakthroughs brands need to watch before PACK EXPO Las Vegas.Digital TransformationQR Code Brings Play to Danone’s Plant-Based Kids LineSustainabilityGlobal Packaging Trends Point to a New Strategic ApproachDigital TransformationThrough the Line Podcast: Humanoid Robots in PackagingSponsor ContentTraceability in Packaging: From Obligation to Opportunity
