This article was previously published on March 16, 2021, but has been updated on January 20, 2023. Lean kitting processes provide many important benefits to manufacturers that improve efficiency and productivity, all leading to increased profitability. Kitting is a strategy that involves taking components from multiple SKUs and combining them …
This article was originally published on March 23, 2021 and updated on January 17, 2023 Kitting and assembly services are commonly used in many manufacturing processes to improve operational efficiencies, reduce bottlenecks, and help to eliminate wasted time and space. Kitting in manufacturing improves productivity and profitability for manufacturers, with …
This article was originally published on March 30, 2021 but updated on 1/12/2023 Contract assembly in manufacturing provides many benefits to manufacturers of all sizes, whether small companies producing niche market products or large OEMs manufacturing consumer electronics or automobiles. Regardless of the market or products manufactured, all business managers …
Stick pack packages, or pouches, are small and narrow and perfect for single-serve products. Stick pack pouches are convenient for products required on the go, such as drink powder pouches, nutraceuticals, liquids, concentrates, and many other products where a quick one-time use is ideal for consumers. Stick Pack Pouches and …
Shrink wrapping is a common term that simply means wrapping products with a thin film to protect products, often with heat shrink wrap that protects various items when wrapped and sealed. Shrink wrapping is also a term used for wrapping a pallet of goods with a stretch film material, a …
All companies, whether manufacturers or retail sellers, realize the critical importance of product packaging. High-quality packaging provides better protection for the products inside and simply sells more retail products. Product packaging is something that business owners put a lot of thought into, while consumers sometimes take it for granted. We …
An effective strategy to manage any company’s supply chain management is critical for inbound and outbound logistics to work in harmony. Inbound logistics refers to a company’s requirements for receiving goods and supplies, such as raw materials for manufacturers. Outbound logistics fulfill a company’s demand for orders. Perfectly timing incoming …
Proper packaging is essential to protect goods throughout the entire shipping journey, and palletizing is one of the best ways to ensure your cargo arrives safe and sound. Pallets, also called “skids,” are transport plates typically made of wood that provide a foundation to stack packages on with open slats …
The flexible packaging market continues to grow and is expected to increase from an estimated $68.5 billion in 2021 to $102.8 billion by 2031, according to a report by Allied Market Research, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.2%. There is a reason why flexible packaging is increasing …
Electric Vehicles (EVs) continue to be a growing industry and topic of discussion, especially as gas prices only go up and eco-friendly solutions are mandated due to climate change. EV cable harnesses have many components that require precision assembly. Some stripping and crimping of cables can be done with automated …
