The success of any consumer goods brand can be directly associated with the effectiveness of its supply chain management (SCM). However, this is one of the least understood areas of business. SCM is a delicate yet complex system that follows the entire lifecycle of products from raw materials to ...

There’s a wide variety of corrugated box styles available for shipping and retail packaging. Two common styles you’ll likely come across are Roll End Front Tuck (REFT) and Roll End Tuck Top (RETT) boxes. At first glance, these two styles may appear to look and function similarly. However, brands ...

Above all else, the primary purpose of packaging is product protection. From manufacturing to shipping to distribution, consumer goods are increasingly vulnerable to damage as they move through every step of the supply chain. According to Packaging Digest, as much as 11 percent of unit loads ...

It’s safe to say that consumers love buying in bulk. Despite the rise of eCommerce and internet-based shopping, wholesalers like Costco, Sam’s Club, and BJ’s Wholesale Club continue to defy the general downturn of traditional retail sales. Wholesale membership is even increasing in popularity ...

When it comes to packaging, one size doesn't fit all. Today’s consumers are more conscious of packaging waste than ever before, driving major retail and eCommerce brands towards using right-sized boxes for packaging and shipping purposes. So, what does it mean to right-size a box, and why does ...

Consumers have more choices than ever before. In fact, the average grocery store can have more than 30,000 items on the shelves. While the number of SKUs continues to grow, the competition in retail is also heating up due to changing shopping habits. Consumers are visiting brick-and-mortar ...

We interact with product labels every day. Labels deliver key information that can help us in many ways, from a food label providing nutrition details to a shipping label specifying a box’s final destination.

The demand for retail-ready packaging (RRP) is increasing, and brands across the retail marketplace are starting to make the switch. Also known as shelf-ready packaging, RRP refers to self-contained secondary packaging that is optimized for stocking and display at big box or club stores. ...

In brick-and-mortar retail, today’s consumers shop much differently than how they did 10 years ago. Armed with smart phones in hand, they compare prices, seek out product reviews, and instantly get the opinions of their family, friends, or social network to help them make a buying decision. With ...

Cannabis has had a long and complicated history in the United States. Washington became one of the first states to legalize recreational marijuana in December 2012, making it legal for medical purposes and for adults over 21. Currently, 9 other states and the District of Columbia have joined the ...