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State of the Contract Packaging Market
Projected growth at a CAGR of 8.54% is expected up through 2028 on account of changes within the food & beverage space.
December 1, 2023
Keep an eye out for the “State of the Industry Report,” soon to be released.
Operational Excellence
Predictive Maintenance to Bridge the Packaging Skill Gap
Predictive maintenance can help machine builders better allocate resources and even bring in new revenue streams.
November 29, 2023
Predictive maintenance can help machine builders spot issues before failure and allocate resources accordingly.
Workforce
How Companies Have Successfully Navigated Labor Shortages
Labor shortages are continuing in the years after the COVID-19 pandemic, but companies are finding strategies to successfully navigate the new labor landscape.
November 22, 2023
Companies that have adjusted their wage policies to account for the challenges inherent with service technician work have found success filling these positions.
Business Intelligence
Automated Prescription Filling Opportunities Open for OEMs
Automation opportunities are opening in the pharmaceutical industry through new trends in adherence packaging and blended central fill facilities.
November 17, 2023
Adherence packaging gaining popularity over the U.S.'s traditional countables is generating automation opportunity for OEMs.
Business Intelligence
Suppliers Find Strategies to Minimize Supply Chain Issues
Between short-term changes like international sourcing and long-lasting adjustments like onshoring, suppliers are taking protective measures against supply chain issues.
November 10, 2023
Some suppliers are making long-term changes in reaction to the supply chain issues of recent years.
Business Intelligence
State and Federal PFAS Regulations Tightening
Companies need to be mindful of both incoming PFAS regulations and how PFAS might be present in their operations to stay safe from legal trouble.
November 10, 2023
PFAS have been used in food packaging and various other applications including commercial household products and firefighting foam.
Business Intelligence
Machine Producers Find Strategies to Fight Inflation
Packaging machinery suppliers have employed a few notable strategies to minimize risk and cut costs in recent years.
November 1, 2023
Machine suppliers strategies to fight inflation include reducing quote response windows and negotiating flexible price agreements.
Business Intelligence
CPGs Outsource Logistics for Flexibility and Scalability
About half of CPG direct-to-consumer shipping is being outsourced, and companies are finding a host of benefits from these services.
October 27, 2023
Companies of varying size are finding incentives to outsource logistics based on their unique challenges.
Operational Excellence
Old Buildings and Limited Space Deter CPG Warehouse Automation
From decades-old buildings to shortsighted planning through COVID, CPGs are struggling to find the space for warehouse automation.
October 19, 2023
Over half of CPG survey respondents say warehouse space and layout challenges impact their automation investment decisions.
Business Intelligence
D2C Complexities Create Opportunity for Automation
D2C product distribution may increase by 25% in coming years, creating opportunity for automation to solve the channel’s challenges.
October 13, 2023
Complexities in use of D2C may create opportunities for automation.
Operational Excellence
Outsourcing Popular Among Dairy Producers
Most dairy processors are outsourcing technical aspects of their business, including machine installation, packaging, and data management.
October 5, 2023
Many dairy producers say they outsource several technical aspects of their business.
Business Intelligence
Dairy Product Innovations Match Consumer Demand
Dairy product innovations like probiotic additives and sugar reduction are being developed in response to consumer trends.
September 29, 2023
Dairy companies are introducing products with trendy additives and other innovations to meet consumer demand.
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