Operational Excellence

AI in Packaging to Reach $6 Billion by the End of 2033

AI’s role in packaging is set to soar, as it enhances quality control, aids in supply chain management, and advise on packaging design, but cost, security, and ethics concerns must be addressed.

August 22, 2023

Operational Excellence: Page 9

Operational Excellence

Specific Machine and Production Environment Standards

Specific machine and production environment standards may apply to machines like conveyors and robots, or to industries that require hygienic design.

August 17, 2023

Operational Excellence

Mondelēz on Trade Show Machine Procurement Strategy

John Walker, senior director, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Infrastructure Investment at Mondelēz Europe GmbH, talks with Packaging World about how he approaches big industry trade shows, what new tech is on his radar, and more.

August 16, 2023

Operational Excellence

Packaging Executives offer Intuitive Automation Advice

Companies are struggling to simplify machine operation, but those who have been successful have advice on implementing intuitive automation.

August 11, 2023

Operational Excellence

Losing Agency: How One Case Could Reshape the Landscape

There’s a U.S. Supreme Court case that might soon undo one of the most basic rules-of-the-road about how our federal government works. If it does, all kinds of government regulations would be much easier for courts to overturn.

August 8, 2023

Operational Excellence

Emerging Brands Alliance Announces 2023 Grant Award Finalists

The Emerging Brands Alliance will award one $50,000 grant at the Emerging Brands Summit on September 10 in Las Vegas, the day before PACK EXPO.

August 7, 2023

Operational Excellence

Factory Automation Shines as a Workforce Solution

Most packaging and processing executives say automation has successfully addressed labor issues, but ensuring this technology is intuitive is more of a challenge.

August 3, 2023

Material handling

Department of Labor Launches Program to Address Workplace Hazards

U.S. Department of Labor

The OSHA national emphasis program is aimed at preventing and reducing workplace hazards in warehouses, distribution centers, and more.

August 1, 2023

Operational Excellence

Following Safe Electrical Practices in Packaging Operations

Packaging machinery, electrical components, and control systems have their own distinct standards that can be critical for machine safety and beneficial for sales.

July 25, 2023

Contract Packaging

Connectivity – Making the Data Support the Work

Co-manufacturers and co-packers can increase their value to brands and CPGs through their ability to connect.

July 21, 2023

Packaging line integration

What Machine Standards Apply to My Project?

A single primary machine standard can involve several additional standards, so it is important to know what to follow for a given machine project.

July 17, 2023

Operational Excellence

Risk Assessment Standards in Packaging Machinery

Risk assessment can be lengthy for OEMs, but the benefits of machine safety and reputation outweigh the costs.

July 7, 2023

Operational Excellence

Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Investments Decelerate in 2023

The pharmaceutical and medical device industry is mellowing after a sharp increase in scheduled projects in 2022, but growth continues.

June 30, 2023