Matt Kelly, vice president of business development with Packsize, talks about the key considerations for companies looking to integrate automated packaging processes into brownfield facilities.

The cold chain industry is evolving and packaging strategies must keep up.

To give their businesses the best chance of navigating the volatility, procurement professionals must prioritize visibility into where logistics and processing exposure sits.

Organizations that strengthen product identification, data standardization and traceability capabilities today will be better positioned to respond as regulations evolve.

Switching to alternative materials or minimizing usage alone does not solve one of the most persistent problems in fulfillment: wasted space.

Returnable Transport Items (RTI) losses of 10–15% and lack of real-time visibility are critical bottlenecks in peak-season supply chains. RFID and BLE tracking enable end-to-end asset visibility, reducing costs, improving throughput, and strengthening operational resilience.

In today’s evolving environment, packaging has become a critical driver of cost savings, efficiency and sustainability. Businesses across all industries are facing rising shipping costs, labor shortages, and increasing pressure to operate more sustainably.

Box-intact fulfillment is a strategic shift that redefines what collaboration and efficiency mean in modern retail.

Warehouses today face a harsh reality: structural volatility is the new normal. Rising costs, labor shortages, and data overload are exposing the fragility of outdated models. This guide outlines a new framework built on four actionable tenets designed to transform your operations from reactive to resilient.

Over time, Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation will reshape how companies design, source and manage packaging.