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

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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

Operational Excellence

Coca-Cola, Nivea Top List of Multi-Category Sustainability Innovations

Regardless of product category, companies are focusing on earth-conscious packaging solutions.

February 3, 2023

Operational Excellence

Shrinkflation Feels Instant for Consumers but it's Not So Fast for Brands

The cost of shrinkflation adds up at the production line, as line changes and labor costs may eat into potential gains.

January 25, 2023

Operational Excellence

Packaging Material Growth Expected Across Categories

U.S. packaging categories are predicted to see big material changes by 2026, including large gains in rigid plastic, flexible packaging and metal.

January 25, 2023

Secondary Packaging

The Importance of Pallet Patterns

This article addresses the subject from the perspective of homogenous loads comprised of goods in corrugated cases.

January 25, 2023

Operational Excellence

Live from the Floor of the 2023 Winter Fancy Food Show

See some of the new and trending products from the show floor of Fancy Food Show in Las Vegas!

January 25, 2023

Operational Excellence

Winter Fancy Food Showcase Highlights

See a few of the product and packaging highlights from the Showcase selects!

January 18, 2023

Operational Excellence

Top 10 Articles of 2022 - #10: How Will Inflation Affect Packaging Material Costs in 2022?

Join us as we look back at the most-read Packaging World stories of 2022. At #10, check out this report that provided a 12-month inflation outlook in North America for packaging materials, including plastic, paper, glass, and aluminum.

December 24, 2022

Operational Excellence

Growing Pains in Direct to Consumer E-Commerce

With direct to consumer e-commerce expected to grow in the near future, manufacturers need to consider automation advancements that can help ease the process.

December 21, 2022