Consumer Goods Logistics Blog

Consumer packaged goods (CPG) companies often outsource final packaging to outside contract packagers, adding a costly and time-consuming step between manufacturing and the distribution center.  Why not integrate final packaging into existi...

This blog post comes the president of Supply Chain Optimizers, Jack Ampuja, a KANE partner and a specialist in packaging optimization -- http://www.supplychainoptimizers.com When it comes to designing or selecting shipping cases, the market...

What if I said you could cut your packaging-related costs by 25% without changing your packaging? It's possible, but it requires a significant shift in the way many CPG companies manage final packaging.  Specifically, it means performing fi...

Historically, packaging in the supply chain industry falls under the control of marketing either by manufacturers or their retail trading partners.  However, decisions made early in the process can result in inefficiencies downstream during...