Corrugated Price Increases Coming, Six Ways to Keep Your Costs Low
As a result of global paper & resin shortages, recent events affecting the Texas manufacturing market, freight increases, and ongoing COVID-related events in the country, we’ve seen unpreceded price increases over the last 60 days. Prices globally continue to increase, with many manufacturers enforcing force majeure, whereby even written contracts have been canceled and allocations […]
Plastics & The Circular Economy
When plastic waste in the ocean grows exponentially, the term “circular economy” must become incorporated into companies packaging usage. Packaging is one of the lead components of an overall product often disposed of, so there is plenty of room to begin implementing greener packaging that can continue to be reused and recycled. The best definition […]
Lessons in Logistics From Four Giants
When it comes to logistics, every company should be looking to up their game. There’s a good chance you have some inefficient processes you can find in your operation, and improving those will significantly boost your bottom line. A recent study found that over 40% of small businesses track their inventory manually, or they don’t track […]
Sustainable Packaging: A High Priority For Your Customer
In 2021, sustainable packaging is becoming a higher priority than ever for both brands and consumers. McDonald’s recently announced its packaging will be 100% renewable and recycled by 2025. And millennials are pushing brands to be more environmentally and socially responsible, The term “eco-friendly packaging” is much more than a buzzword. And it’s no longer […]
A Primer on Packaging Tape
All tapes are not created equal. When buying tape for your packaging and shipping operation, it’s important to understand the different options you have when selecting packaging tape. This helps you be sure that every package that leaves your warehouse is secured effectively. Let’s take a look at the different types of packaging tape and […]
Shrink Film 101
Shrink film, also known as shrink wrap, is a material made up of polymer plastic film. When heat is applied, it shrinks tightly over whatever it is covering. Heat can be applied with a handheld heat gun, or the product and film can pass through heat tunnel on a conveyor. The film’s interaction with the […]
The Top Five Benefits of the Point of Purchase Display
Korpack Will Make Your Point of Purchase Displays – POP! The Super Bowl is just around the corner, and you can bet that your favorite grocery store is gearing up for it. The next time you shop there you’ll see displays featuring your favorite beverages, chips and salsa, assortments of crackers for cheeses, and scores […]
QR Scan Codes Help Get Your Message Out Loud and Clear
The QR code, short for Quick Response code, was invented in 1984 by the Denso Corporation of Japan as a way of overcoming the limitations of barcodes. They gained importance after the Japanese automobile manufacturer Toyota incorporated the code in their manufacturing process as a means of identifying and tracking automotive parts. Although QR codes […]
Digital Printing: Opening the Door to Creative Merchandising Opportunities
Digital printing on-demand continues to be one of the biggest trends in packaging. Unlike offset and flexo printing, digital printing does not need a separate plate for each print run. Instead, all colors are printed in a single pass, eliminating the need to constantly replace plates, which is a big cost and time saver. The […]
Standing Out on a Crowded Shelf
If you’ve visited the coffee aisle of your favorite grocery store lately, you may have noted that the packages of coffee are taking up about 25% more shelf space than they did last year. That begs the question, “How does one brand stand out from another in a sea of competition?” The answer: packaging and […]