Productivity trends

The Packaging Machinery Manufacturers Institute has released the 1997 Packaging Productivity Trends Indicator. The 200-page report features analyses, graphs, charts and detailed findings.

Jun 30, 1997

Major areas examined are Measuring Packaging Line Productivity, Impact of Equipment and Material Technology Productivity, Impact of Outside Sources on Productivity, and Impact of Production Personnel on Productivity. The report is available from PMMI's Education Center for $750.

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