OMAC’s initiative to improve HMI usability and reduce operator training is moving to the next phase. As part of its efforts to develop a PackML HMI Implementation Guide, OMAC conducted a usability survey during PACK EXPO International last October. The evaluation challenged participants to complete a series of tasks on three different HMI designs.
In the face of immense cost pressures and ever-increasing competition, packaging has become a key competitive differentiator and a focus area for CPG companies. A question that is often asked by category managers and procurement leaders is: “Is the business being correctly charged by the supplier?”
Make your packaging or manufacturing line efficient by adopting overall equipment effectiveness.
February 13, 2019
As packaging lines have become more efficient, waste or problems on the line can become less visible and harder to identify. For example, lines might be slow due to multiple micro-stops, or overall line performance might falter due to lack of standard work or process for operators. We can miss what we don’t see.
The Association has been renamed the International Metal Decorating and Packaging Association (IMDPA) and has expanded its scope to include can manufacturing and metal packaging into its mission of bringing the latest technology and information to the membership.
Silgan Vision has modified the 51R56 system’s software to increase its throughout speed from 800 bottles per minute to a maximum of 1,200 bottles per minute. The system has been used to inspect beverage, cleaning products and other household products bottles and caps.
Considering the boom in boxes magically appearing on our doorsteps, brand owners should consider what this means from a customer engagement and retention perspective.
Professionals in the folding carton industry have a unique opportunity this winter to hone their skills and grow professionally at the PPC's People, Paperboard, & Productivity Workshop, Feb. 19-21, 2019, in Dallas.
AWA Alexander Watson’s annual International Sleeve Label Awards are open for entries for the 2019 competition. Participants at all levels of the shrink and stretch sleeve label industry supply chain, from material supplier and designer to end user/brand owner, may submit entries.
Your company’s brand identity is everything visual about your brand. Make sure your products don’t get left on the shelves in 2019 because of dated, unattractive packaging design.