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.

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.

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.

Tick-tock goes the clock. But when does the clock chime for the outsourcing of thy packaging line? OK. That is enough of my trying to sound somewhat poetic! And while my attempt at being Shakespearean may have failed, it still begs the question, when is it time to buy contract packaging? Honestly, the answer to that question is not always straightforward. Depending on where you are at in the timeline of your current packaging process, it may be the right or wrong time to enter into a contract packaging agreement. So, when is it time to buy contract packaging? Well, that all depends on numerous elements relating to your business, products, customers, packaging line, equipment, materials, and various other items of consideration. However, we are going to help you work through these items and answer the question above so that you can make an educated decision on whether now is the time to outsource your packaging line or not. After reading this article, you will have everything you need to figure out if buying a contract packaging plan is the right decision for your business.

As we enter into Q4 of 2021, pumpkin spice everything is beginning to show up in the wild. Campfire smoke rises from the earth, and people are starting to make their Christmas shopping list. It may seem crazy, but we are closer to the first day of 2022 than we are to the first day of 2021! Time flies, eh? With the new year just around the corner, now is an excellent time to focus on the significant packaging trends for 2022. As a tradition here at Industrial Packaging, we consistently publish our top packaging trends article as the following year approaches. In this article, we will be exploring the top 10 packaging trends for 2022. With the information in this article, you will understand the most important items of consideration for packaging come the new year.

We may still be in the midst of summer, but the warmer months are an excellent time to plan for the future dangers associated with snow for the following year. By getting ready months in advance, you will be well prepared to choose a contract packaging company that can keep your people, products, and brands safe during the winter months. When you think about contract packaging, you probably don't think about snow removal. It's not precisely in line with topics related to outsourcing your supply chain. But, snow removal, particularly for tractor-trailer trucks, is essential for contract packaging. Last year, Industrial Packaging implemented a snow removal safety protocol. It was an absolute game-changer when it comes to our company's mission statement and purpose: "Protecting people, products, and brands throughout the supply chain." That is who we are. That is what we do. Industrial Packaging was able to take this mission statement to a whole new level. We did this with new protocols for removing snow from our client's trucks. This article will explore the technologies and protocols your contract packaging vendor will need to protect your people, products, and brands throughout the supply chain.