For their final mission, we like to ask our Mission: Packaging students to share some nuggets of wisdom that they have gleamed during the year and would like to pass on to the next class of packaging students. Whether they developed a stronger passion for the...
With the end of the year approaching, and only two challenges remaining in our Mission: Packaging program, we asked our students to seek the wisdom of those who came before them – that is, packaging studies graduates from their universities. Each student interviewed...
True packaging pros are aware of common issues that can wreak havoc on their packaging line and know what corrective actions to take when challenges arise. As they study to become experts in their fields, our Mission: Packaging students took on the task of discovering...
E-commerce has boomed over the past decade, and the trend won’t be slowing down! According to BigCommerce.com, e-commerce is growing 23% year-over-year, and 67% of Millennials reportedly prefer shopping online versus shopping in brick-and-mortar retail stores. With...
Packaging professionals and manufacturers are all-too familiar with Overall Equipment Effectiveness. OEE is one way that efficiency on the packaging line is measured, and is constantly being monitored for improvement opportunities. In order to understand OEE better,...
When you are shopping for something specific but don’t have a particular brand in mind, do you tend to choose the one that looks the best from the outside? Have you ever avoided buying a certain product because the packaging is flimsy or damaged? Many of us – whether...
Flexible packaging has become one of the fastest growing trends in the packaging industry, and when you look at the advantages it can offer, it’s no surprise. Flexible Packaging magazine suggests that some of the trends we can expect to see in the upcoming year...
We don’t always notice the strategy and practicality that goes into the packaging of items that we purchase on a regular basis. Not only does the packaging need to protect and hold the product, but it also needs to be designed with consideration to stackability on...
With Earth Day just around the corner, we asked our Mission: Packaging students to do some research on sustainability in packaging for their second mission. It has become increasingly important for manufacturers and businesses to consider the environmental impact of...
The 2017 Mission: Packaging students kicked off the program by taking a look at the packaging industry through the eyes of seasoned professionals. We asked them to interview someone they know who has experience in the industry, whether it be an employer with whom they...
It’s back for a second year – the Shurtape Mission: Packaging program. Through this program, Shurtape has selected three rising packaging students who are game to take on a series of packaging-themed missions. All in the name of higher education – and cashing in. Each...
The Mission: Packaging students have completed their 10th Mission. For their final challenge, we asked them to tell us what they are looking forward to in the future of packaging. To provide us with their predictions, hopes and/or feelings about what the future holds...
As the students are reaching the end of their time in the Mission: Packaging program, we thought it was important for them to gather as much insight as possible before their next big step: joining the packaging work force. For this mission, we asked them to interview...
One cool thing about packaging is that there are a ton of options to choose from. Which means, in theory, that there's no right or wrong way to package a product. But in reality, companies are faced with numerous considerations when designing packaging. What's going...
As you are already aware, the packaging field is ever-changing. Packaging World magazine indicates that the reason the industry is constantly evolving is due to the fact that companies are more in tune with their consumers. For example, here’s a fun fact from the May...
The packaging industry is full of professional organizations such as the Flexible Packaging Association, PMMI: The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, the Paperboard Packaging Council, and the Adhesive and Sealant Council. Even from this list, you...
Did you celebrate Earth Day on April 22? Events and celebrations were held worldwide to support the environmental protection of our planet. But really, the Earth is something many people take into consideration every day. Many businesses are also choosing to do their...
Companies put a lot of time, money and effort into creating perfect packaging that will grab consumers’ attention and make them want to purchase a product. But a lot can happen between the creation of that product and its placement on shelf, which can impact a...
Sustainable. Customizable. Simplistic. Throw-back. Flexible. These are just some of the buzzwords surrounding today’s packaging. So, what's in store for the field in the future? For their third challenge, we asked Anna, Garrett and Eric to gain some insight into...
Today, many manufacturers are concerning themselves with continuous improvement projects to enhance the efficiency of production and packaging processes, and ultimately improve their bottom line. One topic we often hear in our conversations is Overall Equipment...
For their first mission, the Mission: Packaging students were asked to learn more about the packaging field through the eyes of someone already in it. It could have been a professor that's helped guide them to success, someone with whom they've completed an internship...
Classroom instruction is great. It provides students with a foundation from which to grow. And much of that growth comes from hands-on experience. That's why we're excited about our Mission: Packaging program - an educational experience for students. Over the next...