Arnie OrloskiConverting equipmentCan packagers maintain productivity improvements?As we progress into the new year, nervousness about the economy abounds. And it’s coming from a lot of fronts, including people in the packaging business.January 31, 2001Meat/Poultry/SeafoodJim Carrey not the only grinch this holiday seasonWhile I was going to share a great dog story with you this month, I couldn’t get all the details verified in time. Meanwhile, burning a hole in my “in” basket was a disturbing news release about the holiday season.December 31, 2000FlexiblesVodka served at this art galleryIn the premium spirits category, Luctor shows Dutch heritage through extravagant decorating of Vincent Van Gogh vodkas, gin and a liqueur. Gallery graphics require 16 colors involving suppliers in five European countries.November 30, 2000ContainersAdding a 'leg' to the corrugated industry stoolPackaging World Editor report on SuperCorr 2000, a late October show and conference in Atlanta sponsored by a paper Expo association and an organization of corrugated converters.November 30, 2000HomeAll need to find time for trainingThe two-part training certification and accreditation program announced by the Packaging Machinery Manufacturers Institute (Arlington, VA) sounds like a strong plan that could pay big dividends to packaging operations in the years ahead (see p.October 31, 2000Conveying & accumulationSuppliers recognize packagers' training needsIn describing their own programs, suppliers acknowledge shortcomings and reflect the criticisms made by their customers. Time allocated for training remains the most pressing need, they agree.October 31, 2000Cosmetics/Personal careTraining: key to continued productivityAs the U.S. packaging business prepares for its upcoming biennial Pack Expo International 2000 exposition, Packaging World offers a special section on “Training” for packaging personnel.September 30, 2000Contract PackagingSupplier partnerships encouraged in purchasingMost companies that participated in Packaging World’s vendor consolidation survey encouraged partnership arrangements with suppliers. All respondents expect better price and service, but others seek on-site technical help, supply guarantees and materials price hedging opportunities.September 30, 2000FlexiblesErgonomics: the next machine feature?OSHA’s ergonomic proposal could be good for end users and for machinery builders. Just don’t say that to Anheuser-Busch!September 30, 2000Prepared FoodsHow OEMs can improve trainingRespondents to Packaging World’s online training survey have a long list of changes they’d like equipment builders to make in their training programs.September 30, 2000Previous PagePage 26 of 40Next Page
