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Other Voices: To reduce packaging costs, plan for every part
PFEP helps maintain a healthy supply chain as the foundation for short-term continuous improvement, long-term operational excellence, serving as a platform for communication and fine-tuning operations throughout a product’s life cycle.

Palletizing for the digital age
From sequencing to assembly to movement through the supply chain, pallet loads are transforming from bulk deliveries to precise allocations.

Taking a lot of heat from lithium-ion batteries
Special packaging is needed to protect in transit lithium-ion batteries that have been known to self-ignite.

Adjustable packaging line accommodates employees
Sanitary conveyor system helps Wisconsin cheese packer improve ergonomics and packaging efficiencies.

CPA and ECPA announce collaboration program
With shared missions of furthering the awareness and use of the contract packaging and contract manufacturing (CP/CM) industry in their respective regions, this collaboration presents expanded opportunities to the members of each organization on a global scale

Pack Expo Las Vegas and Healthcare Packaging Expo among top trade shows in 2019
September’s event moved up five spots in the rankings from 14th place in 2017, occupying 889,599 net square feet of the Las Vegas Convention Center.

Reusable Packaging Association publishes inaugural State of the Reusable Packaging Industry Report
First comprehensive analysis of the global reusable transport packaging industry now available

ORBIS sponsors online automotive packaging program
New certificate provides comprehensive insights into automotive packaging supply chain

Reusable Packaging Excellence Award 2020 deadline extended
Two awards will be offered to primary users of reusable packaging systems: one award to for-profit companies and one award to non-profit or governmental organizations.

Online retailer graduates to high-volume automated packaging and fulfillment
A range of automated packaging equipment options enables cost-effective, speedy fulfillment even during peak periods.

Opportunity in the packaging department
One man’s ingenuity led to a high-performance orbital stretch wrapper that saves time and labor as it protects shipments from costly damage.

Other Voices: Balancing demand for faster and cheaper delivery in a socially responsible way
Social responsibility encompasses automation, green shipping, improving last-mile delivery, maintaining a positive workplace and more efficient planning.

PMMI launches NAM health care to address member health coverage needs
PMMI offers association health plan for employers in select states.

SSI Schaefer starts producing face masks for DCs, waste collectors and clients
Company plans to produce as many as 1,000 masks per week in North Carolina and Mexico locations.

PMMI board member Nancy Wilson selected as a 2020 STEP Ahead awardee
Wilson honored for advancing women and the next generation in packaging and processing


May 2024 Modern Materials Handling

A complete modernization of the sortation and conveyance at Boscov’s DC, along with updated software and a new order processing area, have transformed the ability of the department store chain’s DC to move more cartons in less time, while permitting more frequent replenishment shipment for stores.
 


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