Week of October 2nd, 2023
Linking supply chain news with dangerous goods compliance
The push toward greater sustainability, automation and speed within the supply chain has led to further innovation in packaging.
Let’s examine some recent industry news.
SUPPLY CHAIN NEWS
- Transforming Packaging: Innovations in Predictive Maintenance and AI Shaping the Future: The convergence of predictive maintenance and AI has emerged as a game-changer, revolutionizing how to conduct packaging and processing operations.
- 5 Amazing Automation Advancements: Packaging machinery guru John R. Henry was impressed by the new uses of robots and other automation ideas he saw at Pack Expo 2023.
- Five Green Packaging Innovations for E-commerce Orders: From eco-friendly packaging innovations that combat plastic pollution to edible packaging that delights taste buds, here are solutions that protect the planet and improve consumer experiences.
- Fantastic 5 in Flexible Packaging Sustainability: Pack Expo Las Vegas delivered a variety of show-stopping products and ideas, including these standout recyclable flexible packaging innovations.
- New Packaging Innovations are Addressing Sustainability Issues, Survey Finds: Professionals in the food packaging industry are addressing demands for greater sustainability and consumer preference with innovative approaches to material choice and production processes.
- 4 Signs Your Packaging Needs an Update: When you do update your packaging, make sure it conveys the right message, offers value to the consumer, and distinguishes your product from the competition.
OUR PERSPECTIVE
- Refine your packaging strategy. Despite innovation in recent years, organizations often stick with what they’re used to when it comes to packaging. Continue to refine your packaging strategies and utilize innovative new packaging solutions to further improve efficiency, safety and compliance within your supply chain. Whether it’s using specialty packaging for shipping high-risk items such as lithium batteries instead of standard cardboard boxes or simply evaluating the various steps in your packaging process, changes – big or small – can make a huge difference.
- Proper packaging starts with data. Proper packaging is crucial to safeguard goods during transportation, and the packaging process and the materials needed can vary depending on the item being shipped. Get all relevant product information upfront to help develop and execute an efficient, compliant packaging strategy. This includes knowing the product details (e.g., size, weight, etc.), how it will be shipped and safety requirements.
- Sustainable packaging must still be compliant. There’s a heightened awareness of trying to use sustainable products for hazmat transportation. However, not all sustainable packaging products can protect DG in transportation without compatibility or performance issues. Your packaging must be strong and durable enough to protect the public and environment from the risk of hazardous goods being shipped and compliant with the latest DG shipping regulations.
Have questions about dangerous goods transport? Call the Labelmaster Regulatory Hotline at 1.800.621.5808.
To learn more about dangerous goods software or how to establish a safer, more compliant supply chain, visit https://www.labelmaster.com.
