Countertop point-of-purchase (POP) displays provide a strategic method to sell products to consumers mostly as a spontaneous, last-minute purchase. We are all familiar with the impulse buys we make while standing in the checkout line…
A blister pack is a type of packaging with a preformed clear plastic bubble, or blister, that is attached to a type of backing like a paperboard. The bubble can be pre-cut or custom formed…
Club stores like Costco and Sam’s Club are popular for many reasons, consumers can purchase common products in bulk quantities for usually less than if items were purchased separately at a retail store. Most club…
Dunnage is a term that is common in the packaging and shipping industry and refers to a variety of materials that protect the main products being packaged or shipped. There are many types of dunnage…
The flexible packaging industry continues to increase as the need for packaging of products is one of the most vital components in fast-moving market sectors such as food and beverage, consumer goods, pharmaceuticals and more.…
We hear the terms frequently, eco-friendly and sustainable. Consumers increasingly want to purchase eco-friendly materials and companies are touting their sustainable practices. But do you know exactly what these terms mean? At times they seem…
Palletizing products is the common method of placing boxes of parts, products, or even heavy machinery and equipment onto a skid and wrapping tightly to ship securely. Palletizing allows for trucking and shipping companies to…
Kitting is the process of taking various parts, multiple SKUs, and combining them to create one new SKU. Kitting is used in warehousing, manufacturing, and order fulfillment to assemble individual parts or components into a…
Manufacturers of all sizes including some of the largest original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) in the country face challenges every day to optimize their process with the most cost-efficient solutions while maintaining a high level of…
Many consumers appreciate the convenience of ordering products that go together in an assembled kit. This is true for many types of products and for things that consumers buy regularly, they can order things as…
Assembly is the process of assembling more than one item, putting together a set of pieces to create a different item. Assembly can be done in several different ways; workers can manually connect two parts…
Outsourcing your kitting, assembly, or packaging processes may seem like a foreign idea with a lot of unknowns. For small to medium sized companies particularly, those who have invested in staff, inventory, and training to…
It really does not matter what you are selling, great packaging is important for businesses and consumers. Manufacturers rely on sturdy packaging to protect their products during storage or shipping. Consumers expect packaging that protects…
Kitting and assembly has taken on a whole new meaning in recent years with the increase of e-commerce, online ordering, and subscription boxes. Many small businesses are realizing that kitting products together, grouping similar…
Manufacturers of powders and granules have historically used fiber drums for storing and shipping their products. While using large drums has been the norm and provides some benefits such as convenience for filling into a…
Many brands follow the rules when it comes to labeling, particularly regarding safety warnings and nutritional values of food, etc. When it comes to inclusivity, while many companies have taken great strides, there is still…
Flexible packaging, or flex packaging, is exactly that, packaging that is literally flexible, capable of bending without breaking. There are many types of flexible packaging such as bags, pouches, and wrappers. The next time you…
How does contract packaging support 3PL? Let’s first understand what this term we’ve been hearing more of really means. 3PL is a term that means Third Party Logistics and has become increasingly popular with the…
Packaging is an important part of any manufacturing process, although packaging today has more purpose than just storing or shipping your goods. Packaging plays a critical role in a company’s marketing strategy and brand recognition.…
Controlling the costs of packaging is always an important consideration for manufacturers or any company packaging products. In addition to the cost of corrugated, the cost of shrink wrapping is one of the largest…
Manufacturers today are grappling with similar challenges from their counterparts in the 1950s, faced with staffing a reliable, productive workforce that is diverse, equitable, and inclusive. In 1949, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and the…
As 2021 came to a close and businesses started preparing for the new year, many companies want to know about new packaging trends for 2022. The global pandemic that began in early 2020 has changed…
Alyse Penny, Operations Support Alyse has been with PPS for 6 years. She is the Operations Support for the Operations Manager and Supervisors. Alyse helps with multiple different daily/monthly tasks to assist our awesome…
Value Stream Mapping (VSM) is a lean management tool used for analyzing the current state of all series of events in a process to produce a finished product from beginning to end, and then designing…
