Webinar: Understanding The Supply Chain

Operational Excellence in Packaging and Supply Chain

This webinar will address the latest challenges in understanding the supply chain for packaging from the origin, usually the raw material, all the way through to the end – the recycle/reuse or not element.

We will discuss the latest R&D techniques to keep up to date with innovations in packaging from sourcing of minerals, developments in materials, product design/development and the production processes particularly the machinery and equipment. Furthermore, the global economy may determine the issues of sustainability of materials – carbon footprint, which may go towards gaining crucial points towards your Corporate Social Responsibility portfolio.

Following this we will look at the creating a competent workflow system with constant monitoring for future adjustments leading in to discussing handleability, distribution, warehousing and transit, relating their challenges back to the R&D process and how constant communication is essential for an effective supply chain.

At the consumer stage is the pack easy to open, closeable and have a good environmental background? Is it recyclable, reusable, compostable or degradable? All these possibilities will alter as the global needs and technology capabilities change.

Finally we look at whether cost reduction of packaging is the only option? Can slight amendments at the development stage result in a more efficient pack? Finding novel ways to create a more efficient package can add value to your bottom line and increase overall savings.