Packaging

Packaging Technology Group Launches Dual Temp Thermal Packaging Solution

April 27, 2020

Packaging Technology Group, a provider of thermal packaging solutions for the biopharmaceutical and life sciences sector, announced the launch of a dual temperature pharmaceutical shipper made with sustainable materials.

Will Circular Economies Rise From the Pandemic’s Ashes?

April 21, 2020

Bloomberg

Until the coronavirus started its march across the globe, 2020 looked to be the year when meaningful plastic-use restrictions would finally take hold.

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Watch: The Complexities of Packaging and Labeling Compliance

April 15, 2020

SupplyChainBrain

Today's distribution centers face huge challenges in ensuring compliance with complex packaging and labeling requirements, especially in the age of big data and SKU proliferation, says John Dwinell, CEO and founder of Siena Analytics.

Amazon Nixed ‘Green’ Shipping Proposal to Avoid Alienating Shoppers

March 10, 2020

Bloomberg

A few years ago, Amazon.com Inc.’s quick delivery team debated doing something radical for the e-commerce giant: asking shoppers to consider the environment.

How Automation Will Impact the Global Packaging Landscape

February 26, 2020

Saloni Walimbe, SCB Contributor

A broad range of technological innovations promises to transform the global packaging equipment industry in the near future.

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Using Innovative Packaging to Overcome Lithium Battery Shipping Challenges

February 9, 2020

Bill Barger, SCB Contributor

Analyst Insight: The shipping and handling of lithium batteries has become a highly challenging and regulated endeavor. Given the fire risk associated with this hazardous material, heavy restrictions on transport and storage, from commercial aircraft bans to state-of-charge rules, have been imposed. As a result, organizations often struggle to cope with the impact of these requirements on the supply chain, and find a safe, compliant and cost-effective approach to packaging these materials.

Peli BioThermal Announces Acquisition of NanoCool

February 5, 2020

SupplyChainBrain

Pelican BioThermal Releases an Update to its SaaS Asset Management Software, Credo ProEnvision

January 17, 2020

SupplyChainBrain

Pelican BioThermal, a specialist in temperature-controlled packaging, announced it has released a new version of its Credo ProEnvision web-based asset management tracking and tracing software.

Returnable Packaging and IoT: Keys to a More Sustainable Supply Chain

January 13, 2020

Premsai Sainathan and Ana Maria Giménez, SCB Contributors

As consumers become more eco-conscious, they push brands to adopt more sustainable practices. Many have responded by increasing their reliance on returnable industrial packaging.

AI Tool Aims to Perfect Packaging With Shipping Cost Optimization

December 4, 2019

Sponsored by FastFetch

Matching order items to right sized boxes can be a complicated science. An artificial intelligence solution by FastFetch Corp. is changing that.

Packaging

The latest news, analysis, trends and solutions regarding packaging for warehousing and distribution. Today’s companies are moving goods across more suppliers, vendors and customers than ever before, and innovative packaging solutions can help them stay ahead of the competition in their industries. As these solutions continue to evolve, businesses are discovering new ways to increase efficiency, improve sustainability and cut costs. Learn how companies around the world are improving supply-chain operations through their strategic use of packaging in the warehouse.