Packaging

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.

The Cold Pressure Council (Booth C-1360) is a place to go to learn about High Pressure Processing (HPP) and network with Cold Pressure Council members and learn about their capabilities.

Now known as SOMIC Haag, this division is DIN ISO 9001 certified and will continue to manufacture precision parts for the robotics, optics, aerospace and medical industries.

Strapping choices must consider several factors, including workforce, product characteristics, volume, and shipping damage.

Israeli manufacturer of reusable plastic packaging acquires a wide range of production means.

Turning packaging operations over to a 3PL allows companies to focus on the core business of production and manufacturing.