The Flexible Packaging Blog

Reviews, trends, and tips covering all things flexible packaging to protect your products and your bottom line.

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Packaging Materials

By: David Roberge
December 15th, 2016

Turn the high cost of damaged goods around with the right stretch How much has product damaged during shipment cost your business in the past year? Busy Supply Chain, Plant, & Operations Managers must take into account the many factors that make up the true cost of these damaged goods while finding the root cause to stop the bleeding. Understand the actual costs of damaged goods and where stretch wrap fits in to the remedy.

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The Business of Packaging

By: David Roberge
November 23rd, 2016

Tis' the season for reminding everyone all the things we are grateful for. As a packaging company with a blog, we have an opportunity to give thanks outside the general box of family, friends, and food. In addition to these things that keep our business successful, we are thankful for a few more things, including you.

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Equipment | Packaging Materials | Environment | The Business of Packaging | Plant Performance | Investment

By: David Roberge
November 17th, 2016

Clean Machines, Packaging, and Consumer Expectations in 2017 Pack Expo 2016 is a wrap, no pun intended. Beyond telling you how amazing the weather was in the Windy City for the show, we have a few worthwhile takeaways to share. Vertical form, fill, seal machinery dominated the floors; Pouches are continuing to grow in popularity and are innovating how brands go to market, and recyclable, environmentally-friendly, & compostable films are becoming resilient and competitive to other films. Plus, consumers want them!

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Packaging Materials | The Business of Packaging

By: David Roberge
November 3rd, 2016

Making Your Retail Package Worth The Buy This Valentine's Season For most of us, Valentine's Day isn't even a distant thought yet, but for candy and confectionery companies, 'tis the season of love! It's time to get your valentine's packaging in order, get your designs laid out, and get your promotional plans finalized. How are you going to make your goods a hit on the shelf (and the web) for the 2017 Season of Love?

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Supply Chain Services/ Contract Packaging | Plant Performance | Investment

By: David Roberge
October 13th, 2016

Manufacturers can see increased revenue in a stagnant economy with outsourced fulfillment and contract packagers What are manufacturers of consumer goods doing to grow when the economy seems to be stagnant, at best? Outsourcing. The benefits to outsourced fulfillment and/or packaging include increased revenue and focus on core competencies, as well as decreased labor and overhead expenditure.

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Packaging Materials | The Business of Packaging | Supply Chain Services/ Contract Packaging

By: David Roberge
September 29th, 2016

Copyright: lucadp / 123RF Stock Photo The internet is shaking up the way manufacturers and distributors go to market with their products, and its only going to become more prominent as the world advances technologically. What does this mean for you and your customers' brands in terms of supply chain and packaging?