Operational Excellence

A New Model for Digitizing Supply Chain Operations

Global supply chain leaders are collaborating to shape and transform next generation digital supply chain networks.

April 22, 2021

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Digital Transformation

Preventing Internal Cyberattacks Could Save Companies Millions

Cyberattacks in the U.S. have the highest cost of any global nation, with an average cost of $8.64 million per occurrence for companies suffering an attack.

April 20, 2021

Contract packaging

Consumer-Centric Packaging Innovation

Association for Contract Packagers & Manufacturers (CPA)

Is packaging the product? Consumers drive package and product innovation with their decision making and trends. Recently the Contract Packaging Association discussed this intersection between innovation and consumer.

April 20, 2021

Digital Transformation

Two Key Areas of Cybersecurity Vulnerability in Manufacturing

By better understanding operational weaknesses, manufacturers can guard against future threats. Read about two key areas that require assessment.

April 13, 2021

Cartoning

Cama Group Joins Smart Packaging Hub

Cama North America

A new Smart Packaging Hub will help visitors discover answers to their most pressing innovation and digitalization questions—across the entire packaging value chain.

April 12, 2021

Digital Transformation

Cybersecurity Risk 101: The Difference Between IT and OT Attacks

There are two categories of cyberattacks that increase cybersecurity risk and create a potential avenue for cybercriminals to access the organization.

April 6, 2021

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Mexico Labeling Regulations: Meeting the Challenge

Nearly six months after the enaction of NOM-051 about front-of-package labeling for foods and non-alcoholic beverages, a webinar of Enlace EXPO PACK 2021 brought companies up to date on the progress made and the challenges of its implementation.

April 5, 2021

Material handling

SourceHUB Launches Rapid Global Supply Response Program

SourceHUB

SourceHUB, a provider of a collaborative technology platform for packaging procurement, launched its Rapid Global Supply Response Program to help address increasing demands in the midst of global packaging supply chain strain and disruption.

April 2, 2021

Operational Excellence

Five Trends that will Define the CPG Industry Post-COVID

According to the Consumer Brands Association, the post-pandemic outlook shows five major trends that will affect CPG companies, from consumer-influenced, to logistics and supply chain.

March 31, 2021

Operational Excellence

Macro Trends Impacting Consumers, Retailers, and Product Manufacturers in 2021

At the opening of the 2021 ISTA Forum TransPack and TempPack, the post-COVID state of consumer products and retail industries was the topic of discussion.

March 31, 2021

Contract Packaging

Contract Packaging/Manufacturing Industry Booming, but Watch Out for Headwinds

New report from CPA shows that after a short pause at the start of the pandemic, the CP/CM industry ‘has come roaring back.’ Meanwhile, changing supply chain and innovation paradigms are reshaping the industry.

March 31, 2021

Recycling

Speed-to-Market in the Wake of COVID-19

A full-speed-ahead approach should include a well-defined destination and the avoidance of speed bumps.

March 30, 2021

Digital Transformation

Manufacturing Cybersecurity: Critical Components for Risk Assessment

By the second quarter of 2020, cyberattacks targeting manufacturers accounted for 33% of all incidents across all industries with losses totaling hundreds of millions of dollars. Small businesses are also at risk.

March 28, 2021