When thinking about how to onshore, store and buy packaging supplies in today's climate, you have a lot to consider. The status quo for these items five years ago is not what they are today. Due to ongoing supply chain problems, including disruption within the oil industry as a byproduct of the war in Ukraine, many businesses are chomping at the bit to rethink how they onshore, store, and buy packaging supplies. However, there is more to this story than the never-ending issues with the supply chain that are getting more complicated by the day. The tariffs imposed on China by the Biden administration are further complicating an already stressed global supply chain. These stressors force many companies to turn to sourcing their packaging supplies both internationally and domestically to drive higher local inventories. But, what are the benefits of doing this? What factors are driving these decisions? Are these the right actions for your business to mimic at this time in the history of our world? Today's article will explore the factors that have led to a re-imagining of onshoring, storage, and purchasing practices for packaging supplies inventory for many businesses across the country.

Are you a large company (500+ employees, $100,000,000 in annual revenue), a publicly-traded business, or a fortune 500 looking for a contract packaging company? If so, WE are YOUR copacker! If you are a large company, you have a lot to think about. If I had to guess, your number one priority is your brand(s). You want to stay focused on new product development, building your customer base, engaging your audience, and staying one step ahead of your competitors. You are focused on generating massive revenue, cutting costs, and improving all of your product lines. While you may or may not be doing your packaging in-house, one thing is clear. You are looking to either find a new copacker or outsource your packaging for the first time. And, you want to make sure that you choose the best copacker in the country. So, we are absolutely honored to have your presence on our website today. But, you are probably wondering, why should you trust Industrial Packaging to be your copacker? Outsourcing your internationally known brand is a big deal. You don't want to partner with just anyone. You have incredibly high standards, and you only want the best. And more important than that, you want to choose the safest copacker in the industry—someone you can trust to keep your people, products, and brands safe throughout the supply chain. Furthermore, you want a copacker that is already helping their large company clients to navigate current and future global supply chain disruptions. Well, you have come to the right place. This article will explain why other large companies trust Industrial Packaging with their contract packaging needs. And, we will explain why you can trust us as well!

Are you interested in leveraging RFID for warehousing? You're not alone! In today's ever-changing, fast-paced modern world, companies everywhere are looking for ways to improve performance. They want their warehouse to run better, faster, leaner, and more efficiently. Quality warehousing logistics could be the thing that sets you apart from your competitors. And while many businesses are trying to do this through process optimization that largely rests upon changes to human behavior, others are turning to RFID technology. RFID technology can transform a warehouse into a smooth-running machine that speeds up processes while generating more revenue faster when appropriately implemented. But what exactly does that look like? How can leveraging RFID technology in your warehouse help you to run a tighter ship? And more importantly, is RFID technology suitable for your warehouse? Today, we will review what RFID warehousing entails and help you understand what it's all about.

While you may not be familiar with the term predictive maintenance, it is an essential consideration for your packaging machinery. When it comes to packaging machinery maintenance, most people think of preventive maintenance (also commonly referred to as preventative maintenance). While this is fair and makes sense, as preventive maintenance is one of the most important aspects of keeping your packaging machinery running correctly, predictive maintenance may be equally important. Predictive maintenance allows you to address problems before they happen. By working in tandem with regular preventative maintenance, strong predictive maintenance protocols will help keep your machinery running. And together, they will help you achieve the lowest amount of downtime possible while allowing you to make quicker adjustments and parts replacement when needed. But, what is predictive maintenance? How does it work? And how can you use predictive maintenance on your packaging line to ensure that your packaging equipment stays in peak condition? Today, we will define predictive maintenance and explain how it can help you to run a world-class packaging line with as little downtime as possible.

Many companies are looking for sustainable stretch film options in a world where sustainability is ever more critical. Stretch film is made from various plastic formulations. And plastic has caught the ire of the general public. Even though soft, flexible plastics like stretch films are some of the packaging materials with the lowest carbon footprints, many people are looking for alternative materials. But, stretch film is a necessary component for packaging lines worldwide. So many companies continue to use stretch film despite concerns about plastic because they are the best materials for what they do. And what they do is safely contain, secure and palletize products for shipping and transportation. However, many companies that use stretch film are now looking for sustainable forms of stretch wrap in an effort to reduce their impact on our planet earth. Like you, many businesses wonder if there are sustainable stretch films on the market. Today, there is high interest in recyclable, recycled, and bio-based stretch film. But are there stretch films out there that match these desires? The short answer is yes. Today, we will take a look at the various forms of earth-friendly stretch films that are available today and those that will be available shortly.

You have a lot to consider when deciding between flexible pouches vs. glass bottles for beverage packaging. On the one hand, glass has been used for beverage packaging for hundreds of years. On the other hand, flexible pouches are seeing massive growth in the beverage packaging industry. There are various pros and cons to both packaging materials. Glass is entirely recyclable but has a much higher carbon footprint than flexible pouches. Most flexible pouches are not recyclable but have a significantly lower shipping cost and carbon footprint. The are many reasons why you may want to choose one of these beverage packaging materials over the other. But which material is best for your beverage packaging needs? We will compare flexible pouches to glass bottles for beverage packaging applications today. After reading this article, you will know which material suits your needs.