Packaging

Dow’s 2019 Awards for Packaging Innovation, now in its 31st year, is the industry’s longest-running independently judged packaging awards program.

Steven Brandt of Neopost explains the current challenges in the packaging industry and how companies can reduce their costs and footprint with an automated packaging solution for e-commerce.

Kroger’s adoption of the Polymer Logistics Cleanpal pallet reduces distribution costs and environmental impact in the retailer’s fresh egg supply chain

Corrugated minimizes risk of contamination, supports food safety

Winners of inaugural honors decided at Pack Expo Las Vegas and Healthcare Packaging Expo.

When it comes to order selection, autonomous mobile robotics does the heavy lifting at Rakuten Super Logistics.

As more companies automate their materials handling, storage and palletizing operations, the need for higher quality, reliable pallets that can go the distance is on the rise.

Whether it’s about cost or environmental savings, sustainability is taking on greater importance in packaging—and that will impact supply chains from Amazon to automotive.

As the demands of e-commerce, omni-channel and a tight labor market continue to impact companies across most industries, the packing station becomes a focal point for efficiency and worker ergonomics in warehouses and DCs nationwide.

Traditionally, shipping boxes and cartons was an oversized process built with manual labor. Those days are disappearing with a second generation of automated machines that builds boxes and pouches that are closer to right-sized and saves on materials and shipping costs.

Reusable sleeve packs provide a number of sustainability benefits and protect loads during transport.

As we do every year at this time, we help push the importance of pallets and packaging into the spotlight in our Annual Packaging Issue.

This change is increasing efficiency by facilitating the same output of pallets with less team members available or employed at the facility.

Plans to further unify offerings follow last year's unveiling of streamlined business model product groupings under key application categories: pack, bundle, unitize, warehouse, and transport.

Visit The Institute of Packaging Professionals (IoPP) to learn about their recent strategic alliance with PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, network with industry professionals, check out the winning packages from the 2019 AmeriStar Awards and vote for your favorite in the on-site People’s Choice Award contest.