Shrink bundling, the process where manufacturers combine items into a bundle bound together with shrink film, is a common practice in packaging.  Shrink bundling is often used when functionality or unitization is a priority over appearance.   We see shrink...

We've talked a lot in our Packaging Insights series about sustainability and the goal to reduce the amount of materials used in packaging.  Companies are looking to lower costs, reduce waste, and improve efficiency. To help achieve this goal, we've worked...

When we talk about managing the costs of load stability, we're talking about managing the aspects of pricing, effectiveness, and sustainability. These are all important factors in the equation of the load (See: The Balancing Act of Cost, Performance &...

When it comes to shipping products from the manufacturing facility out to the wholesaler or retailer, palletizing is one of the most impactful ways to create efficiency. Palletizing goods means you can move multiple cases as one unit, you can use forklifts...

The efficiency with which you move products from one location to another - from manufacturing to retail, for example -  plays a big part in sustainability, inventory management, and overall process efficiency. Your challenges are to load the trailer with...