Flexibles

Pouch provides pasta sauce in a snap

Microwavable pouches for Unilever’s pasta sauces make preparation as easy as “clip, pop, and pour.”

August 2, 2008

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Flexibles

Glimpses of Kodak's 'new world' unfold at annual meeting

Attendees examine industry trends, challenges in Miami, FL.

August 1, 2008

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Five ways contract packaging is changing

It’s more than rising fuel and energy costs. Change reflects the consumer’s mind-set and in-store trends. Respond by balancing production complexity with simplicity.

August 1, 2008

Flexibles

Saving money by compacting noodles

How else can you find savings?

August 1, 2008

Coding, Printing & Labeling

RFID with ROI: A case study

In this case study from SATO, this Wal-Mart supplier is using RFID to reduce data entry costs and improve inventory accuracy.

July 31, 2008

Flexibles

Co-packer plays key labeling role in Elmer's facelift

A contract packager’s ability to think fast while taking an interim project “on the fly” played a significant role in getting newly designed bottles of Elmer’s Wood Glue into distribution.

July 31, 2008

Coding, Printing & Labeling

RFID-based Process Management System

This RFID-based process management system helped an instrumentation manufacturer achieve: hands-off data capture, labor savings, batch processing (read several tags at one time), and production process visibility throughout the supply chain and real-time tracking.

July 30, 2008

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Tag-on-demand: The new face of RFID

Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology is becoming an increasingly popular way of tracking and managing inventory and the reasons aren’t hard to discern. Find out what's new in RFID in this White Paper from Logopak.

July 13, 2008

Coding, Printing & Labeling

RFID to provide real-time tracking

How third-party logistics provider Megatrux utilizes RFID for inventory and warehouse management, shipping, and receiving automation, improving customer service, and shipment accuracy. New case study from SATO.

July 10, 2008

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Why go from "slap & ship" to Automated RFID?

In this white paper from SATO, automated tagging opens the door to reducing cost and adding value. But there are considerations...

July 10, 2008

Flexibles

Flexible cosmetic web

The Fasson Roll North America div. of Avery Dennison has expanded its flexible packaging cosmetic web offering to include Cosmetic Web Light.

July 2, 2008

Flexible packaging

Opening ceremonies: Where has that magical moment of wonder gone?

Recalling his childhood, Dyfed “Fred” Richards, executive creative director, North America, at Interbrand (www.interbrand.com), writes in Shelf Impact! that he loved being the first person in his family to break through the seal of any new package.

July 2, 2008

Flexibles

TerraCycle repurposes packaging for OfficeMax

OfficeMax to offer TerraCycle’s first-ever ‘made from waste’ school and office products.

July 2, 2008