Randy Shaw, Author at Assemblies Unlimited, Inc.

Eco-Friendly Lightweight Packaging Benefits Producers and Consumers

May 11th, 2016 by Randy Shaw to Packaging News and Trends

Staying in-synch with commercial cycles requires adaptability, so successful modern packaging companies are highly responsive to industry shifts and consumer preferences. In order to stay a step ahead of...

Packaging Priorities and Addressing Consumer Demand in 2016

April 15th, 2016 by Randy Shaw to Packaging News and Trends

Packaging companies and their supply chain partners face a series of challenges feeding consumer demand. Bringing goods to market is a complex process, influenced by wide-ranging factors – from...

Industry Trends and Innovation Guide for Contract Packaging Companies

March 19th, 2016 by Randy Shaw to Packaging News and Trends

Outsiders don’t immediately recognize the amount of thought that goes into each consumer package. Within the industry and with CPG companies, however, each packaging decision is carefully considered. The...

Sustainability and Supply Chain Transparency Drive Packaging Trends

March 3rd, 2016 by Randy Shaw to Packaging News and Trends

It makes sense for packaging companies and other supply chain stakeholders to reflect the values of their customers. Aligning with consumers’ closely held principles creates an immediate connection, which...

Source Reduction and Packaging Initiatives for the 21st Century

February 18th, 2016 by Randy Shaw to Packaging News and Trends

Manufacturers, shipping companies, wholesalers, retail operations, packagers and other supply chain stake holders all share responsibility for bringing goods to market. From conception of product designs to shelf-ready execution...

Contract Packagers – Reshoring Opportunities Are on the Rise

February 4th, 2016 by Randy Shaw to Packaging News and Trends

The United States consistently experiences shifts impacting the importance and prevalence of stateside manufacturing operations. Once the backbone of the nation’s economy, manufacturing strength within the U.S. has, at...

Coffee Packaging Evolves with Consumer Demand

January 22nd, 2016 by Randy Shaw to Flexible Packaging, Packaging News and Trends

The consumer packaging cycle typically sees various designs fall in and out of favor, as new technology and innovation change prevailing standards. Glass milk bottles, for example, gave way...

Connecting With the Consumer Starts with Packaging Decisions

January 6th, 2016 by Randy Shaw to Packaging News and Trends

Many factors influence the way packaging trends unfold. Available materials and technology, for instance, shape possibilities and keep packaging strategies on the cutting edge. Food safety standards also impact...

Bottles and Flexible Spouted Pouches Furnish Increasingly Popular Liquid Filling Solutions

December 18th, 2015 by Randy Shaw to Flexible Packaging

Specialized packaging strategies account for food and non-food substances ranging from gels and solids, to lotions and liquids. Each custom option addresses content characteristics, providing protection and supporting marketing...

How to Maximize Packaging Benefits and Reduce Costs

November 30th, 2015 by Randy Shaw to Packaging News and Trends

Like many consumer-related businesses, decision-making within the packaging industry is shaped by wide-ranging considerations. For packagers, the end-user’s experience is a clear performance target, the success of which is...