Before exploring automated secondary packaging options, you need to select a packaging format: case, tray, carton, shrink film, multipack or variety pack. We’ll explain these formats, as well as the four factors that make your decision.
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Introduction At a Glance Retail-ready packaging (RRP), or sometimes called shelf-ready or display-ready packaging, is an increasingly popular, secondary packaging choice. It’s designed not only for cases to protect product through distribution, but also to promote and identify the brand, and provide ease to the retailer and consumer. RRP requirements are often understood under the … Read more
Introduction At a Glance Packaging line integration makes individual machines run smoothly as one line. This includes not only each machine, but also the handoffs that happen between machines. And how well your line runs as an integrated effort is part of what determines your Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE). Here are three factors to consider: … Read more
Introduction At a Glance Secondary packaging is increasingly moving toward sustainable methods and means. This is due to a combination of external factors like material and waste costs and retailer requirements. There are three general drivers in making the switch to more sustainable secondary packaging methods: Right-Sizing – fitting packaging closer to actual product size … Read more
Introduction At a Glance What are change parts? They are the components swapped onto the machine to fit different SKUs. And they take time and money throughout the life of the machine through: Part and part-set costs Storage and management Swapping, adjusting, and verification downtime The way your machine handles change parts – hard-tooled or … Read more
