Robotics

Vacuum grip end effector ready for cobots in fulfillment centers

Piab's new piCOBOT gripper is small, powerful, and ready to collaborate with human and cobot workers. Recently, it has been certified by Universal Robots.

November 16, 2018

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E-commerce/D2C packaging

CPGs tell all: Adapting to industry trends with OEM partners

During PMMI’s 2018 Annual Meeting, Conagra Brands, Smithfield Foods, Inc. and Nestlé USA shared their top marketplace challenges and drivers.

November 14, 2018

E-commerce/D2C packaging

Tackling supply chain complexities

The September 12 Evolution of Excellence conference was organized as a way of exploring supply chain collaboration in a disruptive retail and e-commerce environment. Here are two highlights.

November 5, 2018

E-commerce/D2C packaging

Using packaging to meet expectations of online health and beauty shoppers

Consumer packaging preferences were a key factor in online shopping of health and beauty products in 2000. That still rings true in 2018.

October 31, 2018

Flexibles

FPA's infographic details the future of flexible packaging

Infographic provides foresight into future opportunities for flexible packaging with the emergence of e-commerce, innovation, and sustainability needs.

October 25, 2018

Secondary Packaging

Automated small box solution rightsizes for eCom

International Paper used PACK EXPO to demonstrate a small box solution tailored for e-commerce channels.

October 23, 2018

E-commerce/D2C packaging

Honeywell Intelligrated to offer autonomous mobile robots

A newly minted partnership announced at PACK EXPO enables Honeywell Intelligrated to offer Fetch Robotics’ AMRs for e-commerce.

October 15, 2018

Secondary Packaging

Demand rises for shelf-ready packaging

Automation helps end users deliver shelf-ready packaging and meet eCommerce needs.

October 15, 2018

E-commerce/D2C packaging

Aptar joins APASS

Amazon Packaging Support Supplier (APASS) program ensures packaging complies with design and testing requirements.

October 14, 2018

E-commerce/D2C packaging

Omni-channel’s weakest link

Big, bulky, hard-to-handle products pose unique challenges to the supply chain.

October 5, 2018

E-commerce

The retail apocalypse has been cancelled

Michael LeBlanc, Retail Council of Canada, addressed Pac To The Future in Montreal, Canada and warned the audience not to believe everything they hear in the media.

September 28, 2018

E-commerce/D2C packaging

Amazon does not want to sell your C.R.A.P.

The e-commerce giant, and e-commerce as a whole, Cannot Realize A Profit on low-priced items shipped alone, which necessitates changes in the way a number of brands sell on the platform.

September 27, 2018

Closures

Leakage-preventing, e-commerce-friendly dispenser pump

By preventing leakage in the e-commerce channel, this new Dow award finalist pump closure for personal care products delivers a better consumer experience and protects brands against negative associations.

September 22, 2018