Stretch Film vs Shrink Wrap
Stretch film or shrink wrap? As a packaging material, stretch film is often commonly confused with shrink wrap; These two are different, however. Stretch film is wrapped tightly around pallet loads, packages, or objects to secure them together or keep them protected. Shrink wrap, on the other hand, is applied by first covering the item […]
Sustainable Packaging: A Strategic Business Decision
A common issue in the packaging industry is waste. Inevitably, all products that are packaged will need to be unpackaged and the packaging needs to be disposed of. Many of these materials are not sustainable and will ultimately end up in landfills and overtime make a deeper impact on the environment. With the United Nations […]
6 Tips for a Good Packaging Strategy
In an industry that is constantly changing, it’s important to stay ahead of the curve. At Korpack we’ve found that perfecting our packaging process has allowed us to stay one step ahead of competitors at all times. Our ability to consistently deliver good packaging comes directly from our commitment to continued growth and improvements to […]
Russia & Ukraine: Supply Chain Disruptions
At the tail end of 2021, supply chains around the world seemed to finally be on the rebound. Manufacturers, shippers, suppliers, retailers, and consumers began to breathe sighs of relief. Many believed that the two-plus years of pandemic-related supply chain woes were finally coming to an end. However, much of this optimism was curbed on […]
The Importance of Upgrading Packaging Machinery
In an industry that is so fast-paced in nature, staying ahead of the curve is the best way to keep your packaging business afloat. Here at Korpack, we work to stay ahead of the curve by bringing innovative ideas to life and providing quality services consistently on time, keeping our promises, and maintaining lasting relations. […]
Challenges in the Packaging Industry for 2022
The packaging industry continues to face several challenges from a range of factors in 2022 including increased costs, supply-chain shortages, and labor shortages.The current problems plaguing the industry have created the perfect recipe for disaster, that will likely last for the foreseeable future. In this article, we examine the challenges, effects, and how Korpack is […]
Six Ways to Keep Costs Down in 2022 Amidst Corrugated Price Increases
As a result of global paper & resin shortages, events affecting the manufacturing market, freight increases, labor shortages and COVID-related challenges still plaguing the country, we’ve seen unprecedented price increases. Prices globally continue to increase, with many manufacturers enforcing force majeure, whereby even written contracts have been canceled and allocations have begun. E-Commerce Growth and […]
Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Stretch Film – And More
Stretch film, also known as stretch wrap, is a plastic film – wrapped around items – that is highly stretchable. The elastic recovery keeps items on a pallet tightly bound. In addition to its use in unitizing pallet loads, stretch film may also be used for bundling smaller items. Types of stretch film include: Bundling […]
The Benefits and Value of an In-House Packaging Engineer
Whether you’re a small-medium size enterprise or a large corporation, an in-house packaging engineer can prove to be invaluable to your packaging process. Companies that sell high volumes of a single product or have hundreds of SKUs need the help of a packaging engineer to save the organization a considerable amount of money in operational […]
Price, Cost, or Value – Which Matters Most?
In a perfect world, you have the best, most unique product on the market at the highest selling price possible, and your cost to produce it is low enough to leave you with a very healthy profit margin. Unfortunately, that probably doesn’t describe your reality. In the real world, you have competitors constantly barking at […]