Enterra Insights

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

Nevertheless, the companies that were category leader in the early days often still are today. Some represent the ‘foundational brands,’ the companies that in the 1950s and 1960s epitomized the kind of smart marketing that is now ubiquitous.” Stand out with distinctive packaging that shares a story.

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Logility

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Why Network Optimization Is the Key to Consumer Packaged Goods Supply Chain Resiliency It has been a few years since the onset of the pandemic exposed the tragic consequences of supply chain fragility within the consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Beer and food industries are particularly affected by the shortages of aluminum cans as most customers prefer take-home packaging. The post Editor’s Choice: Aluminum Can Shortage Defines a New Normal for Food Packaging appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints. Continued scarcity and overbuying have led to a perennial shortage.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 4, 2023

Today’s article comes from Erin Sun at Oracle and identifies five supply chain success factors CPG companies need to know for increased profitability. Optimizing a vast and complex supply chain is a growing challenge for Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) firms. These businesses get products to market faster and more efficiently.

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Enterra Insights

JANUARY 30, 2023

Both consumers and enterprises in the consumer packaged goods (CPG) sector are taking notice. ”[1] The Growing Case for CPG Sustainability We would all like to think that companies have a social conscience and straddle the line that separates what’s best for the company from what’s best for society.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 11, 2019

A lot of shippers blame the high cost of transportation on the carriers, but a lot of carriers agree, if things were packaged differently costs would not be a concern. The post Keeping Transportation Costs Down With Packaging appeared first on Transportation Management Company | Cerasis.

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Logility

AUGUST 17, 2021

Managing consumer packaged goods inventory is challenging at the best of times, and it can be debilitating during times of local or international disruption. An advanced inventory planning and optimization solution allows these companies to set and maintain precise stock targets across a global network. Robust Inventory Management.

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Supply Chain Brief Submitted Articles

DECEMBER 23, 2021

Clarkston Consulting discusses packaging in supply chain and how companies can strategically align their supply chain processes to be lean.

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QAD

MAY 28, 2020

Register here for an upcoming webinar where I will cover an in-depth overview of the “new normal” in the packaging industry. It is amazing to see what the packaging industry has accomplished during the peak of the COVID-19 health crisis in terms of supporting essential businesses. The “New Normal” in the Packaging Industry.

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ModusLink Corporation

MARCH 8, 2023

warehouse order picker packing and sealing cardboard box with tape for dispatch As shippers and importers, there are many factors to consider when packaging and shipping products. That includes packaging and distribution resources. Leverage Bulk Packaging Solutions to Get Lower Costs. Consider this.

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ModusLink Corporation

DECEMBER 7, 2021

The importance of correct packaging. Packaging is an important element that manifests its presence within all stages of the product flow. The role of traditional packaging is to protect a product against deteriorative effects caused by exposure to and usage in the external environment. The three main Packaging levels.

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QAD

MAY 28, 2020

It is amazing to see what the packaging industry has accomplished during the peak of the COVID-19 health crisis in terms of supporting essential businesses. Before we enter this “new normal”, let’s look at what has already changed in the packaging industry due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JULY 12, 2021

How Eco-Friendly Packaging is Impacting Sustainability! Cardboard packaging article and permission to publish here provided by Patricia Deems. “We That being said, people ultimately turn their heads to cardboard packaging, but hey, is cardboard packaging really environment-friendly ? Subscribe Here! Email Address.

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SupplyShift

JUNE 2, 2023

With a particular focus on plastic pollution and packaging waste , this call to action is not just ethically driven, but also mandated by legislative acts like the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Directive (PPWD), which will become an EU-wide binding rule known as the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR).

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Enterra Insights

JANUARY 14, 2022

Consumer packaged goods (CPG) manufacturers and their end-customers constantly engage in a complicated dance that has no choreographed steps. That bodes poorly for consumer packaged goods, particularly the more expensive national brands that took share during the pandemic.”[1] ”[3]. ” Footnotes. [1]

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RFgen

MARCH 3, 2023

Packaging is an essential component of any product, serving to protect the product during shipping, storage, and handling. However, packaging is also an important element of branding and marketing, influencing how consumers perceive the product and the brand behind it. Benefits of Changing Packaging 1.

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DELMIA Quintiq

JUNE 3, 2021

With increasing pressure at plants and labs, consumer package goods (CPG) companies need to improve performance and resiliency as part of their digital transformation journey. The lab is no exception. However, transformation of the lab requires new methods of working with predictability and efficiency.

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Enterra Insights

JANUARY 29, 2021

One of the few bright spots during the COVID-19 pandemic has been the consumer packaged goods (CPG) sector. Consumer Packaged Goods Trends. Workers in this essential sector have heroically labored to ensure the goods consumers need have been available on store shelves. Rise in e-commerce. ” Life Stages Will Receive More Focus.

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DELMIA Quintiq

JULY 25, 2022

Companies need to have a plan to deal with the key challenges they face today: Lack of supply chain resilience A reliance on extended value networks Disruption as a constant, not an event Lack of visibility across supply, demand and network partners.

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Logility

AUGUST 10, 2021

But for anyone in the consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry, figuring out how to compete in a demand-driven consumer packaged goods market has been a roller coaster of both uncertainty and opportunity. Here are three ways to help position your business to compete in a demand-driven consumer packaged goods market.

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Logility

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

It’s important for CPG companies to get the most from their products at every stage of that cycle. Past sales history is typically not a reliable indicator of future demand for CPG products, and companies that deal with these products need to embrace strategies to optimize their life cycles. Developing a Minimum Viable Product.

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QAD

JANUARY 14, 2021

Ever since consumers started purchasing goods commercially, the ways in which products are packaged determine how most food manufacturers differentiate themselves from the competition. To this day, many products are identified and referred to by their packaging. Many purchases are driven by the way a product is packaged.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

How Australia is Dealing with Packaging and Waste! Product packaging mistakes article and permission to publish here provided by Claire Glassman. While that’s mostly harmless, the joke will be far less funny when it’s your products or packaging that others start making fun of. What Are The Benefits Of Packaging?

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Consumer Goods Logistics

JANUARY 19, 2022

You might have one product – a potato chip – that gets packaged in dozens of ways. Historically, this final packaging has been handled as a discrete supply chain function.

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QAD

AUGUST 25, 2020

Consumers realize they can influence brands to “do the right thing” for the environment, so companies that don’t pursue sustainability strategies will be increasingly left behind. . Packaging manufacturers have done a good job of embracing some of the 5Rs of sustainability such as reducing and reformatting.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JUNE 24, 2020

Sustainable Packaging article and permission to publish here provided by Erich Lawson. Eco-friendly packaging! Well-known brands all over the globe have made slight modifications to their packaging to cater to conscious and educated consumer needs. Let’s have a closer look at why sustainable packaging is beneficial.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Join us as we unravel delivery companies and try to figure out if they are ideal investment opportunities. The delivery industry comprises companies that specialise in moving goods from their point of sale to the end consumer or customer by ship, air, or road. The company is valued at £47.38 What is the Delivery Industry?

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The Logistics of Logistics

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

RRD Supply Chain Solutions offers a comprehensive suite of services that includes solution design, print, packaging & labeling, sourcing, configuring, postponement & fulfillment. They offer a suite of services specifically for the life science sector, including solution design, packaging, and fulfillment.

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The Logistics of Logistics

APRIL 7, 2021

5 Reasons Ecommerce Companies Fail with Paige Fitzgerald. Paige Fitzgerald and Joe Lynch discuss the 5 reasons ecommerce companies fail. In her role at Fulfyld , Paige works closely with ecommerce companies and she has learned why they fail (and succeed). Key Takeaways: 5 Reasons Ecommerce Companies Fail. About Fulfyld.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 29, 2017

But what about the way you package those products? Product packaging isn’t typically something you think about in supply chain and logistics, but it actually plays a major role in shipping and producing your products. Package optimization of your products for supply chain management can actually save your companies both time and money.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 11, 2017

Package of a product is the cynosure of the whole drama, it is very important to concentrate on it as equal as the product marketing. Especially when it comes to the e-commerce platform, packaging plays a vital role on itself. So good packaging is the key factor to increase the sale rate. Take a look. .

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Supply Chain Game Changer

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

Perfect Packaging Design! Personalized packaging article and permission to publish here provided by Jasof Mac. We believe that it has been established that thoughtful, personalized packaging resonates with the consumers. Even the eco-friendly aspect of packaging can leave people in awe of your brand. Subscribe Here!

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 11, 2013

About a decade ago, I visited a packaging facility operated by a contract packaging provider. The facility would receive bulk quantities of goods from a leading consumer goods manufacturer and package them into different clamshell units (10-count, 30-count, 50-count, etc.) and then into cartons.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 1, 2023

The company is boasting its quickest delivery time yet, saying that packages are being prepared for dispatch within 11 minutes of an order placement at same-day facilities. This allows faster delivery, as delivery stations go from handling 60,000 packages a day to over 110,000 during the holiday season.

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DELMIA Quintiq

OCTOBER 25, 2015

This has a direct impact on packaging manufacturers who now need to find ways to cope with more diverse demand. The packaging industry is one of intense competition, so individual manufacturers have to keep up. As a result, most packaging manufacturers struggle with delivery reliability and high inventory levels.

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The Network Effect

FEBRUARY 5, 2016

It is important to recognize that a Consumer Packed Goods (CPG) company’s network determines its supply chain efficiency and customer satisfaction. Designing an optimal supply chain network means the network must be able to meet the long‐term strategic objectives of the company. Few companies resolve 5 effectively.

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