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

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Operational Excellence

Successful Automation Relies on Manufacturer Partnerships

Over 90% of packaged goods companies want OEMs to offer deeper relationships and enhanced training opportunities on automation technologies.

December 14, 2022

Digital Printing

Highcon, SEE Announce Strategic Collaboration

Highcon

The collaboration includes SEE’s $8M investment in Highcon’s convertible debt as well as the purchase of its first Highcon Beam 2C system.

December 9, 2022

Operational Excellence

Packaged Goods Companies Hesitant on Remote Access

Cybersecurity is a top concern among companies considering remote access, but useful applications are available for those who embrace the technology.

December 9, 2022

Controls & Machine Components

Rockwell Automation Offers Comprehensive Endpoint Protection Services

Rockwell Automation Inc.

Services combine Rockwell’s Industrial Cybersecurity Services and CrowdStrike Falcon platform.

December 9, 2022

Sustainability

IoPP’s Inaugural ‘Fundamentals of Medical Device Packaging’ Course a Success

"We wanted to reach as many people as possible while keeping the class size small... it’s intensive on multiple levels,” says course founder Jennifer Benolken. The class will be offered again in Feb. 2023 at MD&M West.

December 6, 2022

Plastics/resins

The Carlsberg Approach To Packaging Innovation

Facing a ‘mountain of technical challenges’ in its quest for a paper beer bottle, Carlsberg Group sees clearly that slow and steady wins the race.

December 7, 2022

Operational Excellence

Packaging and Processing Seen As Ideal for Automation

Most consumer packaged goods companies see packaging and processing as ideal for automation, but automated warehousing also holds significant benefits.

December 1, 2022

Sustainability

Schubert Launches New Training Concept

Schubert North America

With the inauguration of a modern training center in Crailsheim, Germany, Schubert is expanding and relaunching its training concept. Its training team will work closely with customers to develop new formats and content that are aligned with their needs.

December 1, 2022

Workforce

Students Explore Packaging and Processing at PACK EXPO International

Students offered advice to attract future professionals like them as they got hands-on with packaging and processing at PACK EXPO International.

November 30, 2022

Operational Excellence

Will Digitalization Replace Sustainability as a Focus for Packagers?

As CPGs’ future growth increasingly depends on their ability to mitigate the effects of inflation on the supply chain, digitalization may overtake sustainability as a key driver.

November 28, 2022

Form/fill/seal - horizontal

Q&A: Foil Tariffs Pose Imminent Threat to Healthcare Costs, Lead Times

In this Q&A, we talk with PAXXUS' Dwane Hahn about the serious supply chain continuity implications that loom as the packaging community awaits a scheduled decision from the Department of Commerce on December 15, 2022.

November 23, 2022

Operational Excellence

Snack Consumer Trends Shift, Industry Sees Increases

The COVID-19 pandemic brought lasting lifestyle shifts, spurring growth in several snack categories.

November 14, 2022