Reliable data, reporting KPIs, and SKU-level traceability deliver offsetting performance efficiencies, along with cost savings in energy, materials, and labor.

Conventional scanning technologies will soon give way to AI vision systems that monitor operations in real time and gather continuous visual data on handling of orders and SKUs.

Governments, regulators and consumers are demanding a shift to more sustainable packaging practices, and businesses across the supply chain must adapt.

By prioritizing circularity, sustainable sourcing, and resource efficiency, businesses can achieve long-term benefits while contributing to a healthier planet

The incorporation of sustainability into packaging strategies is increasingly vital for brands aiming to meet consumer expectations and achieve long-term success.

Beyond simply minimizing the packaging materials used, companies can explore alternative additional sustainable packaging solutions.

E-commerce growth comes with an environmental cost, but rightsizing packaging offers a simple way to reduce its impact.

The X6 system from Packsize is a fully automated box-making and packing machine, designed to produce ready-to-pack boxes and trays. 

Cartonization technology provider Paccurate announces a new packing analytics tool, PacHealth.

Phillip Akhzar, founder and chief executive officer of Arka, details the many challenges and opportunities in packaging and cartonization.