Operational Excellence

Key Sustainability Legislation In Packaging

Regulations and pacts are changing the landscape for packaging innovation, from groups as large as the United Nations and down to the state and municipal level.

March 24, 2023

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Robotics

Robots Stand Out in an Automated Future

Robot technology is on the rise for CPGs, and related technologies like collaborative robots are carving out their own corner of the market.

March 20, 2023

Operational Excellence

Popularity Shifts Expected for Glass Bottles, Folding Cartons

Folding cartons and glass bottles are the predicted underdogs of packaging popularity by 2025, after a dismal outlook in years prior.

March 9, 2023

Operational Excellence

Top 5 Robot Trends for 2023

The International Federation of Robotics identifies five trends that will shape automation and robotics in the coming year.

March 6, 2023

Operational Excellence

Predictive Maintenance as a Solution to Supply Issues

Data collection advancements like smart sensors are allowing companies to be proactive about part replacement.

March 2, 2023

Operational Excellence

Plastic Considered Least Sustainable Material by Consumers

Consumers across global regions ranked plastic as the least sustainable packaging material, and their self-reported habits reflect this.

February 22, 2023

Material handling

Op-ed: Data Issues Abound as DSCSA Deadline Nears

Trading partners are working diligently to connect data systems in compliance with the Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA). But significant challenges remain ahead of the November finish line.

February 22, 2023

Operational Excellence

Live at TPC: Five Packaging Megatrends & How to Address Them

Armed with results from a 2023 survey depicting the packaging landscape that brands, CPGs, and their suppliers are currently navigating, global consultancy McKinsey was at The Packaging Conference to offer advice.

February 15, 2023

Operational Excellence

Top Attributes to Watch When Scouting Suppliers

Pandemic-spurred adaptations have led to a shift in priorities for companies as they search for new equipment suppliers.

February 14, 2023

Operational Excellence

How Will AI Shape Packaging’s Future?

As Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies advance, they have the potential to revolutionize the way brands and CPGs approach packaging.

February 13, 2023

Secondary Packaging

The Importance of Load Diagrams

How pallet loads are arranged in a trailer affects profitability, productivity, and efficiency.

February 13, 2023

Operational Excellence

The Cost of Shrinkflation Adds Up for Manufacturers

The process adjustments and considerations involved with product downsizing extend far beyond what consumers see on store shelves.

January 11, 2023

Operational Excellence

Plastic Use Grows Slightly in 2024 Projections

Plastic packaging is here to stay across global categories and is even expected to increase in use by 2024.

February 7, 2023