Randy Shaw, Author at Assemblies Unlimited, Inc.

How Coconut Oil is Used in the Packaging Industry

November 27th, 2017 by Randy Shaw to Food Packaging

Retail trends are driven by wide-ranging influences, including consumers’ perception of products and their benefits. In some cases, sales spikes come and go, without leaving a lasting long-term impact...

Innovations in Primary Packaging to Remain on the Cutting-Edge

September 27th, 2017 by Randy Shaw to Packaging News and Trends

Like other professional industries, contract packaging continually advances, evolving with new ideas and technology. Improvements utilize new materials and processes to better solve the issues facing modern producers, distributors,...

supply chain evolving packaging industry

Advances in Supply Chain Technology Shape an Evolving Packaging Industry

July 7th, 2017 by Randy Shaw to Packaging News and Trends

Packaging companies play key roles in the consumer supply chain, influencing nearly every phase of marketing and distribution. Not only is the packaging industry responsible for the safety and...

What’s the Secret Sauce of Effective Contract Packaging?

April 20th, 2017 by Randy Shaw to Contract Packaging

Whether you are marketing direct-to-consumer nutraceuticals or retailing auto parts, packaging decisions can make or break the effort, leading to growth and profitability or succumbing to competitive pressures. Unfortunately,...

Pouch Packaging Made Recycle Ready for Consumer Demand

January 31st, 2017 by Randy Shaw to Flexible Packaging

Packaging innovation is typically sparked by a combination of technological advances and evolving consumer preferences. In most cases, new packaging alternatives are developed to improve upon old designs, ultimately...

Creative Packaging Designs and Features Attract Consumer Attention

November 21st, 2016 by Randy Shaw to Contract Packaging

Packaging selections are made based on various considerations, including cost-effectiveness, product protection and even regulatory requirements. In many cases, products themselves dictate the best packaging methods, steering producers toward...

Shared Accountability Fuels Responsible Sustainable Packaging Trends

September 20th, 2016 by Randy Shaw to Flexible Packaging, Packaging News and Trends

Responding to a call for sustainable practices and environmental consciousness at all levels of the packaging supply chain, manufacturers and their packaging partners continues to align with customers as...

How Ecommerce Packaging Has Evolved With Online Sales

August 12th, 2016 by Randy Shaw to Packaging News and Trends

Business operations continually evolve, replacing once best-practices with advances and innovation that become the new standard. With each shift, producers and other players in the consumer supply chain scramble...

Effective Packaging Adds Value on Many Levels

July 11th, 2016 by Randy Shaw to Fulfillment Services, Packaging News and Trends

The fewer number of variables contained within a problem, the easier it is typically solved. In the packaging world, several effective packaging factors consistently influence job outcomes, making for...

Evolving Design Trends Shape Packaging Choices

June 10th, 2016 by Randy Shaw to Contract Packaging, Packaging News and Trends

Packaging is an extremely important part of the consumer sales cycle. Quality and product performance of course lead to repeat sales and ongoing customer relationships, but packages serve vital...