Today’s savvy consumers are paying more attention to not only the products they’re buying but also how their packaging affects the environment. With conscious consumption expected to increase continuously in the following years, it’s not impossible for companies that fail to practice sustainability to lose their loyal customers and fall behind the competition.    With ..read more

An ideal warehouse and distribution center is one that works efficiently and helps operations go with minimal delays. While a warehouse management system can help with your warehouse operating procedure, the layout of your distribution center can affect how fast and smooth your process goes.   As such, your distribution center design plays an important ..read more

While being a food manufacturer is an exciting and rewarding career, custom food manufacturing can be challenging. Since you are developing and packing products meant for consumption, it’s crucial that your plants adhere to government rules and requirements. They should also meet the regulations of agencies like the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the ..read more

Trends in Pharmaceutical Packaging   The pharmaceutical industry is constantly evolving. New threats pave the way for innovations to protect human health and preserve their quality of life. With the constant innovations and the introduction of new drug formulas to meet modern requirements, the pharmaceutical labeling and packaging industry must also evolve to accommodate emerging ..read more

The eCommerce landscape is constantly evolving to meet the demands of its customers. New developments such as subscription boxes and overnight shipping have improved the overall buying experience and enabled businesses to increase the demand for their products. However, this also means businesses have to look for ways to streamline their packing process to send out products at an increased rate and meet the demands of their customers. In this regard, efficient eCommerce packaging solutions are a business’s greatest asset. However, without a means to improve packaging line speed, it can also be ..read more

Product packaging plays a pivotal role in establishing a brand’s identity. Through packaging, you can improve product visibility, increase customer satisfaction, and set a new product apart from its competition.  Beyond aesthetics, packaging also plays a vital role as it protects the product while in transit. This is a crucial aspect of the online buying process as customers expect a product’s integrity to be intact upon delivery. Strategic use of packaging, then, is necessary to ensure a positive buying experience and reduce returns. In this blog, we’ll discuss how to reduce returns in e ..read more

Kitting is an inventory management practice wherein individual items commonly used together are packed and shipped together as a single kit. Especially in logistics, bundling related products into one pack lets companies minimize labor costs and increase profits. Particularly, it reduces warehouse expenses, streamlines packing and shipping processes, and makes inventory management more effortless.  Kitting in manufacturing follows the same idea, but the focus is on driving efficiency rather than revenues.  What is Kitting in Manufacturing? Kitting in manufacturing refers to the proce ..read more

Whether you’re an ecommerce business or a company running traditional operations like manufacturing, kitting is a strategic inventory management practice you can leverage to streamline your processes, increase your profits, improve customer satisfaction, and boost your sales.   To help you understand and utilize this technique, we’ll cover the following topics in the sections below:   Kitting Meaning Kitting in Different Contexts  Key Advantages of Product Kitting  Read on to learn more about product kitting, and how an experienced contract packaging company can ..read more

If you want to attract more customers and earn the favor of your current buyers, one way to do it is to use biodegradable packaging. In addition, the increasing awareness of the importance of sustainable business practices fuels consumers’ resolve for environment-friendly best practices, including supporting businesses that share their desire to preserve the environment. Customers Spend More for Sustainable Products  According to Wharton’s First Insight and the Baker Retailing Center survey on how sustainability affects buying decisions, nearly 90 percent of Gen X consumers are willing t ..read more

Choosing eco-friendly packaging can positively impact your operations and the ways in which the public perceives your products. For instance, you can save on production and storage costs if you buy ready-to-assemble recycled packaging instead of customized packaging. Another factor is that consumers today consider the sustainability and environmental impact of the packaging for the goods they buy.  According to Shopify’s The Future of Ecommercereport, 72% of consumers worldwide want brands to use sustainable packaging. The report adds that three-quarters of consumers in the U.S. are more ..read more