Operational Excellence

Solving Packaging Format Challenges: Communication is Key

When CPGs and OEMs discussed challenges surrounding packaging formats, designs, and materials, most said improving industry partnerships is the solution.

January 12, 2022

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Operational Excellence

Automation and Education Two Keys to Solving Workforce Issues

Automation can eliminate monotonous tasks for employees, while better education and training is needed to engage current workers.

December 20, 2021

Robotics

Key Challenges to Using Automation in Packaging and Processing Operations

There are four main automation-related issues mentioned in a discussion between CPGs and OEMs, in relation to manufacturing operations.

December 15, 2021

Sustainable Packaging

Sustainable Packaging—Seventh Generation Keeps Moving the Needle

Seventh Generation, which was knee-deep in sustainable packaging when it was hardly even a thing, is waiting for their CPG peers to sense the urgency and catch up—now.

December 9, 2021

Robotics

Top Three Operational Priorities of Execs in Packaging and Processing

Issues that were prominent prior to 2020 became even more elevated during the pandemic.

December 7, 2021

Operational Excellence

PACK EXPO Las Vegas: Cannabis Expert Chris Walsh Shares Insights

The cannabis industry is large and growing. Who are the players? What’s the potential for federal legalization? And, what’s the global outlook? Learn more from MJBiz’s Chris Walsh in this exclusive interview on Take Five with Packaging World.

October 29, 2021

Sustainability

Iraqi Beverage Producer Efficiently Quenches Baghdad's Thirst with High-Speed PET Water Line

From Baghdad, Iraq, where keeping hydrated in an arid, sunny climate is essential, comes an interesting high-speed, high-efficiency water-bottling project. With a speed of 48,000 bottles/hour (bph), the line, installed by Sidel, achieves 96% OEE.

December 1, 2021

Operational Excellence

One New Regulator, and Thoughts About All of Them

Whenever a president nominates a new commissioner to head the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, it inspires in me some thoughts and questions about the agency, and regulation generally.

November 29, 2021

Bio-based

Reduced “Friction” & Pandemic Nudge Pave Way for Smart Packaging

Gone are the clunky apps and poor content experiences that hampered consumer engagement with Intelligent Packaging. As friction abated, the pandemic demonstrated the value of contactless communication, ushering in an Intelligent Packaging renaissance.

November 12, 2021

Robotics

Packaging World Presents: Automating Flexible Omnichannel Fulfillment

On today's Take Five with Packaging World video, omnichannel fulfillment drives ABB acquisition of ASTI Mobile Robotics Group.

November 5, 2021

Operational Excellence

Snacking Soared in 2020: Growth to Continue at Slower Speed

Read about current snacking trends and market updates presented by SNAC International at PACK EXPO Las Vegas and in their State of the Industry report.

November 2, 2021

Sustainability

Consortium For Waste Circularity Launching Webinar

The webinar, Creating A Sustainability Strategy With A Circular Approach, will provide a framework in the creation of a sustainability strategy and help brands/printers/packaging suppliers assess their current strategy and determine gaps.

October 29, 2021

Operational Excellence

When the Identity of a Packaging Supplier is Withheld from the Buyer

The practice is legal; however, whether it’s justifiable is debatable. What’s certain is that it is less than forthcoming.

October 27, 2021