Mercy Berglund 
Introduction Are you struggling to keep up with growing demand for variety packs—without ballooning labor costs? Have rising SKUs and packaging formats made manual systems impossible to scale? In this article, you’ll learn which type of automation is right for your production scale, space, and SKU needs—whether you’re packing beverages or assembling snack assortments. We’ll … Read more
Introduction For most manufacturing and packaging operations, replacement parts aren’t just a line item—they’re a risk management strategy. If a machine goes down, you’re not just scrambling for a part—you’re losing production, delaying shipments, and triggering a cascade of scheduling problems. At Douglas, we help manufacturers and packaging operations navigate these high-stakes sourcing decisions every … Read more
Introduction If you’ve ever had to choose between a U.S.-made or imported packaging machine, you know the decision goes far deeper than price tags. And if you’re a food or beverage plant manager, engineer, or procurement lead, you’ve probably had the same frustrating debate: U.S.-made means easier service and compliance, but imported may offer advanced … Read more
Introduction Why do so many packaging automation projects go sideways—even with experienced teams and reputable OEMs involved? What’s the actual cost of a missed layout detail, misinterpreted drawing, or misunderstood SKU requirement? When you’re investing six or seven figures into packaging automation, poor communication doesn’t just slow you down—it can cost you everything from production … Read more
Learn about the seven key drivers—and cost reducers—that impact the total price of pouch and bag automation.
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