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Comprehensive information on the types and uses of packaging in material handling and warehousing with an emphasis on reusable and eco packaging.


On-demand system fabricates Carolina Biological Supply’s boxes
The system has increased throughput by 12%, while also reducing dimensional weight shipping costs by 66%.

Subaru of Indiana Automotive saves with reusable packaging program
As a result of the program, the manufacturer has reduced corrugated box usage and lineside space considerably.

Weighing the Value of Dimensional Data
Because you can’t manage what you don’t measure, dimensioning hardware and software solutions are working to provide more precise data than ever plus the logic to optimize it.

This Month in Modern: Join the “packaging revolution”... or get ready to pay
A wise supply chain consultant told me more than five years ago that “packaging was the final frontier of supply chain optimization.”

Online retailer tackles billable weight changes
A new system to capture item dimensions nets optimized shipments

Pack Expo Las Vegas and Healthcare Packaging Expo 2017 set to break records
At the completion of exhibitor booth selection, Pack Expo Las Vegas is up 10 percent with nearly 700,000 nsf sold and Healthcare Packaging Expo is up 20 percent, compared to this same number of weeks out in 2015.

Cardinal Health receives the 2016 Excellence in Reusable Packaging Award
Company recognized by the Reusable Packaging Association for holistic approach to safe, efficient, and sustainable delivery of refrigerated pharmaceuticals.

CHEP Containers Group to open new South Bend facility
New container processing service center to address growing demand for container pooling solutions in the Midwest.

Submissions being accepted for 2016 Sustainability Excellence in Manufacturing Awards
The peer-reviewed awards recognize facilities for projects or programs that improve sustainability efforts in food, beverage or consumer product manufacturing operations, focusing on pollution prevention, compliance assurance and environmental protection.

Pro Mach acquires Pacific Packaging Machinery
Pacific Packaging, founded in 1962, provides high-speed rotary filling and capping equipment for a wide range of applications and leading manufacturers in nearly 40 countries

RM2 and Jabil collaborate on NA production of pallets
The agreement will allow RM2 to scale production more efficiently to market demand.

PMMI FSMA update report tracks compliance progress for food companies
According to the report, fresh fruit and vegetable processors and small food companies are expected to have the most difficulty with compliance.

Personalizing the WMS to create efficiencies in your operation
"The Pain of Packing in an E-Commerce World"

Personalizing the WMS to create efficiencies in your operation
"The Pain of Packing in an E-Commerce World"

Pregis acquires Easypack, a UK-based protective packaging company
Acqusition to expand Pregis's North American product portfolio to include a complete line of paper void fill, cushioning and block/brace solutions.

Small parcel solutions that eschew “one size fits all”
With the increase in e-commerce, companies are adding solutions that create right-sized packaging to their portfolio. Dimensional packaging challenges

Global rigid bulk packaging market to grow at a CAGR of 4.23% through 2020
Growth driven by the need for innovative packaging in warehouses for storing, handling, and distribution.

Innovation Stage to return to Pack Expo in November
Three stages, located in the Grand Concourse, will bring together industry leaders and subject matter experts for free educational programming addressing the most top-of-mind issues and trends.

Packaging Corner: Laser reactive marking eliminates labels
LRM systems for case coding cuts downtime and consumables inventory.

The Showcase of Packaging Innovations at Pack Expo to feature award-winning designs
The packages featured in the showcase are winning entries from competitions all around the world. Pack Expo 2016, Packaging Exposition 2016,


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