We all know that time is money, if you are wasting time you are not creating value. The same can be said for space. Manufacturers, logistics providers, and warehouse facilities know this all too well. It can be a fine line between optimizing your capacity versus over or under utilizing …
How does contract packaging support 3PL? Let’s first understand what this term we’ve been hearing more of really means. 3PL is a term that means Third Party Logistics and has become increasingly popular with the rise in online ordering and subscription services. 3PL providers offer inventory management, warehousing, and order …
Packaging is an important part of any manufacturing process, although packaging today has more purpose than just storing or shipping your goods. Packaging plays a critical role in a company’s marketing strategy and brand recognition. Working with a contract packaging company provides many benefits such as cost efficient logistics, improved …
Reducing your packaging costs can provide significant cost reductions for improved profitability. It is worthwhile to evaluate all expenses and consider alternatives such as using a contract packaging company. Packaging costs include the expenses for various packaging materials as well as all required labor and are an important part of …
There are many different levels and types of packaging, each with a specific purpose. For any company that packages their products, it is important to distinguish between the different types of packaging which include primary, secondary, and tertiary. Each of these levels of packaging are intended for different purposes. …
Controlling the costs of packaging is always an important consideration for manufacturers or any company packaging products. In addition to the cost of corrugated, the cost of shrink wrapping is one of the largest packaging expenses for many companies. Here are some tips on how you can evaluate your …
Packaging is a lot more than wrapping your products for safe storage or delivery. Packaging has evolved into becoming part of the business plan, becoming particularly important to the marketing department. Packaging holds the ability to reflect your company’s brand, mission, and entire vision. Ignoring the impact that your packaging …
Manufacturers today are grappling with similar challenges from their counterparts in the 1950s, faced with staffing a reliable, productive workforce that is diverse, equitable, and inclusive. In 1949, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and the National Association of Manufacturers drafted a report to U.S. employers urging them to consider employing …
As 2021 came to a close and businesses started preparing for the new year, many companies want to know about new packaging trends for 2022. The global pandemic that began in early 2020 has changed the way that companies across many industries operate their business. Businesses today have new considerations …
