The Flexible Packaging Blog
Reviews, trends, and tips covering all things flexible packaging to protect your products and your bottom line.
By:
Nathan Dube
March 10th, 2022
So, you have decided that you want to do your packaging in-house. And you are hoping to purchase the right packaging equipment to build a quality packaging line. You are looking for a clear, concise, and simple guide to purchasing packaging equipment. You want to know the different kinds of packaging machinery and any pertinent information regarding said hardware. You would appreciate access to additional information about the types of packaging machinery that are of interest to you. Ideally, you would like to find a one-stop-shop that can help guide you from a minimal understanding of packaging equipment and its related elements to a more educated stance on the subject. This article will provide you with an exploration of the different kinds of packaging machinery currently available. With the information in this article, you will be able to begin formulating ideas about which types of packaging machinery are best suited for your business and packaging line.
Supply Chain Services/ Contract Packaging
By:
Nathan Dube
March 8th, 2022
With the whirlwind of events going on in the world today, there are many reasons to consider outsourcing your primary packaging. Whether it's the ongoing disruption within the global supply chain or costs associated with upgrading or buying new packaging machinery and the required related items, there are various reasons why outsourcing may be the right choice for you. However, not all companies are suitable for outsourcing their primary packaging and entering into a relationship with a co-packer. So how do you know if taking primary packaging off your plate is suitable for your business or not? What items of consideration do you need to think about when making this decision? Is there anyone that can help you to make the proper choice? These are but a small collection of the types of questions you should be asking yourself. With the information in this article, you will be able to make the best choice possible regarding primary packaging as it relates to the success of your business.
Packaging Materials | Packaging Design | Packaging Psychology
By:
Nathan Dube
March 3rd, 2022
Pop culture has long affected the packaging designs of many brand's products. Popular music, movies, books, and other forms of media directly impact the packaging materials of various companies. Companies use elements of pop culture in their packaging design because doing so has proven to be an effective way to increase the sales of their products. And while the aforementioned types of media listed above are often the major forces behind these dynamics, other cultural influences will also impact the design of many brand's packaging. One of the most significant forces from pop culture that plays an essential role in shifting the aesthetics of many company's product packaging designs is what is known as a "vibe shift." Vibe shifts often (sometimes overnight) change the way many consumers will interact with the products they buy. Should companies who sell products to the consumers that are most invested in cutting-edge trends ignore a vibe shift when it occurs, there may be negative repercussions. But, what is a vibe shift, and how does it affect consumer's buying habits? What are the consequences of not adjusting your product packaging to reflect the needs of those who value such significant trends? And which types of companies should be concerned about vibe shifts as they relate to the success of their product packaging? This article will explain what a vibe shift is and why it is crucial to consider when thinking about packaging design and aesthetics.
Equipment | Packaging Materials | Supply Chain Services/ Contract Packaging | Fulfillment
By:
Nathan Dube
March 1st, 2022
By now, you, like the majority of the rest of the world, are probably aware of the crisis in Ukraine. War is never an event that we look forward to, and it has lasting, often significant consequences. For packaging companies and their customers, one of these consequences may very well be a notable cost increase for materials, services, and machinery. But, how exactly is the war in Ukraine responsible for causing such changes in the prices of these items? From cost increases in the resin market to the potential skyrocketing gasoline and crude oil prices, there are various ways in which this conflict may result in serious financial repercussions throughout various industries the world over. This article will explain what types of cost increases you can expect in the wake of the war. After reading this article, you will be armed with knowledge about these dynamics. Hopefully, with this knowledge in hand, you will be able to formulate ideas to navigate these potentially severe cost increases.
By:
Nathan Dube
February 24th, 2022
As you move closer to the prospect of outsourcing your product packaging or doing it in-house, you are furthering your knowledge of the different types of product packaging types and services. Now, you are looking for an explanation of secondary packaging. You want to know what secondary packaging is. You want to know how it works. And you want to see if you should do secondary packaging in-house or outsource it to a co-packer. This article will explain what secondary packaging is and how it works. After reading this article, you will be able to decide if outsourcing your secondary packaging needs to a contract packaging company is the best option for the success of your business or not.
Supply Chain Services/ Contract Packaging
By:
Nathan Dube
February 22nd, 2022
In the wide world of contract packaging, many different types of services fall under the subject. You have primary packaging, secondary packaging, tertiary packaging, third party logistics, pick and pack, and various other types of packaging processes. But, as for you, you are here for primary packaging. You are looking for an explanation of what primary packaging is. You want to know what types of businesses use primary packaging. You want to know if primary packaging is needed for your product packaging requirements and, if so, how can it benefit your business? You want to know how primary packaging differs from the other types of packaging mentioned above, and you want to know how primary packaging fits into contract packaging as a whole. This article is going to discuss each of the topics above. After reading this article, you will understand what primary packaging is and if it is something that can benefit your business.