First, What is Process Standardization? Simply put, process standardization is to define all of the steps in a process so that they are executed the same way, every time. Whether its booting up your laptop, (literally open the computer, press the power button, and so on), or brushing your teeth (grab toothbrush, grab toothpaste, remove cap, moisten bristles, squeeze small amount of toothpaste onto bristles, brush all teeth, sides,front, behind etc.), your brain will map out and follow the same process every time to achieve the desired result. So, What About Packaging?

Unplanned downtime.. Trust me, you're going to have one or the other. At Industrial Packaging, we have a robust preventative maintenance program, with many of our customers participating. As the mechanic in the Fram oil filter ad used to say, "You can pay me now, or pay me later." Now is better..

In the game of football, a team relies on it's defense. Have you ever thought about the defense on your packaging lines? The prevent defense is a defensive alignment in American football that seeks to prevent the offense from completing a long pass or scoring a touchdown in a single play. How does the idea of a prevent defense relate to your packaging machinery? In the article below, we will team up to help you implement a strong prevent defense for your packaging equipment.

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New Packaging Equipment Compared to Old Equipment, is it time to give yours the boot? Packaging Equipment is ever-changing. With the thinner and more sustainable materials, the carbon footprint is becoming more and more a hot topic. Operations managers are looking to lower energy consumption and the equipment available today is light years better. We love packaging equipment for so many reasons, and each of us has a unique take on the topic. I went around our company and asked some of the sales team and senior management why they love newer equipment. With the history of some of our team here, we've seen the change in technology in the field. Here are SOME of the responses I got from my mini interviews: