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] ” Footnotes. [1]

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QAD

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

For the packaging industry, digital manufacturing solutions must help manufacturers produce the right stuff at the right time as optimally as possible and then support the decisions of what to produce next. Challenges Facing Packagers. As we’ve written before, disruption is nothing new for the packaging industry.

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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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Unleashed

JULY 12, 2023

Inventory examples Inventory is used widely across numerous industries and sectors. It can mean different things to different organisations, so let’s look at some common inventory examples in various business models. Retail inventory Retail is one of the hardest sectors for getting the balance of inventory right.

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Ware2Go

APRIL 11, 2023

Learn how businesses of all sizes can help build a more sustainable eCommerce industry, with examples of environmentally friendly brands that are leading the way. Packaging- especially plastics- are creating an environmental emergency of their own. In 2022 alone, eCommerce returns generated 9.5 million cars to the road.

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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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Unleashed

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

For example, using an overhead crane to move a heavy object minimises the risk of back injury caused by humans carrying it across the factory instead. Let’s look at a few examples of automation tools used in manufacturing. Below are some examples of common ways automation can be used in manufacturing. Increased safety.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

OCTOBER 14, 2020

Product Packaging Ideas to Reduce Costs! Packaging design article and permission to publish here provided by Donald Fomby. Packaging can be a deal-breaker for many customers. So, if you are preparing for new packaging design or redesign, a very important process awaits you. Subscribe Here! Email Address.

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QAD

AUGUST 25, 2020

This consumer pressure means packaging manufacturers need to keep up their sustainability goals and plans to survive the disruptions of today and thrive and succeed tomorrow. . Packaging manufacturers have done a good job of embracing some of the 5Rs of sustainability such as reducing and reformatting.

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Logility

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

All businesses need to manage the product life cycle effectively if they want to be successful, but this is especially important for companies that deal with consumer packaged goods (CPG) products, such as clothing, cosmetics, electronics, and seasonal items.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

A few ways companies can begin to offset their carbon footprint is to take a deeper look at product packaging, energy efficiency, alternative fuels, route optimization, and returns and recycling programs. For example, most people expect free next-day delivery for online purchases as a result of Amazon Prime.

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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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Unleashed

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Production schedule example Production schedules can be highly complex documents produced by manufacturing software that go into detail about each stage of production, or they can be simple spreadsheets that just list out the start times and deadlines for each process.

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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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ShipBob

APRIL 22, 2020

When it comes to understanding how customers interact with ecommerce brands, packaging is by far one of the most ubiquitous elements. This is great for business, but with all of this spending online comes another cost: more packaging waste, and therefore a growing environmental impact. What is eco-friendly packaging?

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Kinaxis

JULY 21, 2017

Private labels have gotten better with packaging and presentation, in addition to value for money. A recent wall street journal article about Brandless , a company which sells generic CPG with simplified US$3 (three US dollars) pricing for every product on its site is an example of creative business models that are popping up.

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SupplyPike

JUNE 15, 2020

Learn about: The definition of consumer packaged goods The types of CPGs What the CPG marketplace looks like Top trends in the CPG industry. Consumer packaged goods (CPG) describe merchandise that has to be reloaded frequently, as opposed to items that can be replenished after longer durations. The CPG marketplace. Purpose-led brands.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

OCTOBER 15, 2023

For visualizing a products next life or “end of product life”, I will be focussing on packaging. #1 1 Your Input Channel In November 2022 my story To Realize the Circular Economy Dream – Reach Out to Your Community , I used the example of a company that takes bread crusts (a by-product of one industry) and uses it for making beer.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JANUARY 10, 2020

How Eco-Friendly Packaging is Impacting Sustainability! Reducing packaging costs can have a huge influence on your business’ overall profit, hence it’s worthwhile taking time to find the right packaging solution for your companies specific products and customers needs. Tackle packaging production in-house.

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Provenance

MARCH 9, 2020

Shoppers now expect brands to offer environmentally-friendly packaging, but choosing between all the options can be overwhelming. Concern over waste has made sustainable packaging options seem limitless. Concern over waste has made sustainable packaging options seem limitless. Join our webinar on 18th March 2020.

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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. billion packages in the U.S.,

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CHAINalytics

SEPTEMBER 6, 2018

By Rob Kaszubowski in Protective Packaging on September 06, 2018 Three actionable ways to reduce your company’s reliance on expanded polystyrene and environmental footprint in the plant and throughout the supply chain.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

NOVEMBER 25, 2021

I must admit, new ideas on how to package anything more efficiently (and better yet, sustainably) is like catnip to me, a self-proclaimed tree-hugging logistics nerd. In a fully functioning circular economy, all packaging wastes should be recycled or re-used. The Singapore National Environment Agency calculated that in 2020, 1.14

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Bristlecone

MARCH 13, 2020

MARCH 14, 2020 – Bristlecone , the trusted partner in supply chain transformation, is pleased to announce that its AribaRDS solution is now an SAP-Qualified Partner-Packaged Solution for SAP Ariba. It is available in two fixed-price, fixed-scope deployment packages. SAN JOSE, Calif. Media Contact. Bristlecone. Giselle Lopes.

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DELMIA Quintiq

JULY 31, 2023

What is an example of sustainable food? Some examples of ready-to-eat and ready-to-drink products include pre-packaged salads, protein bars and energy drinks. For example, some companies have implemented sustainable packaging solutions that use biodegradable materials to reduce their environmental impact.

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20Cube Logistics

OCTOBER 29, 2019

Packaging is an ever-evolving process. According to Per Engelseth’s thesis on ‘The core role of packages in a logistics network’, “The basic objective of logistics is concerned with the provision of goods to an end-user and four main activities are involved in this provision of goods. Packaging in international logistics.

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RFgen

JULY 8, 2016

Companies may change packaging when green materials become available. This sense of reinvention should also apply to the packaging used by a company. This sense of reinvention should also apply to the packaging used by a company. The decision to change a brand’s packaging can be tricky. Overhauling the Brand.

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RFgen

JULY 8, 2016

Companies may change packaging when green materials become available. This sense of reinvention should also apply to the packaging used by a company. This sense of reinvention should also apply to the packaging used by a company. The decision to change a brand’s packaging can be tricky. Overhauling the Brand.

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AFFLINK

MAY 4, 2017

Considering the overall supply chain when making packaging decisions will help to reduce costs. Evaluating how packaging moves across the entire supply chain will help you to design structurally sound packaging supplies that will eventually save money for the end user. Do Your Homework. Grab a Calculator.

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NC State SCRC

JUNE 7, 2017

This week’s guest blog is from Marvin Magusara, who contributed insights into an area often maligned… packaging! The role of packaging is an important contributor to total cost of ownership, as it also impacts cube on trucks, inventory storage, product safety, regulatory compliance, and customer satisfaction.

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MIT Supply Chain

MAY 15, 2014

Packaging shields products from damage and theft, differentiates the brand, and is a source of information for consumers. It also adds cost to the value chain, particularly in fragmented markets where buyers have diverse packaging needs. A lot of research has been devoted to packaging optimization problems.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

In one example, Crust Group in Singapore provides a Southeast Asian example of a cross industry “circular economy” partnership. In my compost example, I save on buying fertilizer (along with all the processing, packaging and transportation associated with it). Community organisations can help though.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 9, 2023

Infor is one example of a supplier that offers both advanced visibility and supply chain planning. If things are normal, for example there are no exceptions in the forecast, there are no ‘situations’ that are out of control, then the system will just move you forward day-to-day. You don’t need to touch it.”. “So,”

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ShipBob

APRIL 18, 2024

For example, in 2016 the US raised the value of a shipment of merchandise from $200 to $800 USD with the passage of the Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act ( TFTEA ). Properly classifying goods and paying tariffs are essential to prevent packages getting stuck in customs and potential fines.

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ShipBob

MAY 22, 2023

Shipping labels share important information with your supply chain, helping technology and people alike understand the origins and destination of your package. Shipping labels display important information about a package’s destination to a carrier during transportation.

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Savi

OCTOBER 29, 2019

Agile supply chain operations, especially in the consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry, are using IoT and end-to-end shipment visibility software to outperform competitors with better service while keeping lower inventory levels. The post How IoT Improves Consumer Packaged Goods Value Chain appeared first on Savi Technology.

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