Article Archive

Article in Food Technology Presents Nanotechnology Case Studies

In the July issue of Food Technology, Aaron Brody presents case studies on nanotechnology relevant to food packaging.
View a PDF of the nanotechnology article.

Article Discusses Value of Design Brief

In the May issue of Shelf Impact, Brian Wagner of PTIS examines how a good brief invites critical thinking earlier from those with packaging savvy, leading to more successful product launches.
Read the Design Brief Article in Shelf Impact [page 4]

Panelists Discuss Future of Corrugated Packaging

Attendees of the recent Fibre Box Association Meeting in Orlando, Florida were able to hear a range of views on the future of corrugated packaging from a panel consisting of industry leaders. Brian Wagner of PTIS moderated the event.

Official Board Markets (available through packaging-online.com) provided coverage of the event in one of their recent issues.
View the article in Official Board Markets [Page 16 of PDF]

Article Examines Survey Data on Buyer-Supplier Relationship

In a recent article entitled "Effective Cost Management Is A Shared Buyer-Supplier Responsibility", data from a survey developed by Contract Packaging magazine and assisted by PTIS and Global Sourcing Solutions (a PTIS affiliate) is examined in light of recent growth of contract packaging.
View the article on the effective cost management

PackWorld Article Examines RFID Reluctance

A recent article posted to PackWorld.com examines the reluctance of various industries to integrate RFID technology into their business model. The article draws on survey data and views of industry experts, including Brian Wagner of PTIS.
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New Article in Food Technology

In the June issue of Food Technology, Aaron Brody discusses how packaging innovation can be used as a marketing tool. He also explores new development models of packaging, including the Integrated Value Chain Model.
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New article in Food Technology

In the most recent issue of Food Technology, Aaron Brody previews the overview of the IFT Research Summit on Food Packaging Innovations that will be offered at the IFT Annual Meeting + Food Expo.
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Mike Richmond Interviewed in PackWorld Article

Mike Richmond is interviewed by Jim Peters for a PackWorld article and talks about Benchmarking and Best Practices in the Club Store arena.
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Packaging Points: Paperboard Cartons Offer Growth Opportunity

In this article for Dairy Foods, Mike Richmond discusses opportunities for cartons for dairy, including new tools to use to find packaging innovation.
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Optimizing Paperboard's Value Equation

From the June 2005 issue of Packworld.
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On Paper, a World of Opportunity

From the April 2005 issue of Packworld.
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U.S. Paper Packaging Demand (sidebar)

From the April 2005 issue of Packworld.
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Closing the Communications Gap (sidebar)

From the April 2005 issue of Packworld.
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Paperboard's Future (sidebar)

From the April 2005 issue of Packworld.
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Packaging's Role in Product Development

From the April 2005 issue of Packworld.
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Packaging's Role in Product Development (sidebar)

From the April 2005 issue of Packworld.
View the article on product development at packworld.com

Leaders of the Packed

In this article by Kathy Lally for the Washington Post, the packaging work of Bill Armstrong is highlighted. He's a graduate of the Michigan State University School of Packaging -- "It's actually a profession," he says -- and a student of the history and art of wrapping things up and sending them off. "The pioneers put their dishes in the flour barrels of their covered wagons, but by the time they got to Wyoming, they had used the flour up baking bread. There were a lot of broken dishes on the Oregon Trail."
View the article on Bill Armstrong at washingtonpost.com

Does Your Package Work Across the Value Chain - Jim George

From the April 2005 issue of Shelf Impact.
Read on packaging across the value chain at shelfimpact.com

Research: Paperboard exudes potential

In the April 2005 issue of Packaging World Magazine, Jim George points to data that demonstrates the potential that paperboard has in many applications.
View the article on paperboard potential at packworld.com

Tapping Packaging's Full Marketing Potential

From the Feb. 2005 issue of Shelf Impact.
View the article on tapping packaging's potential at packworld.com

Club Stores stay 'Hot': Packaging Key to Sales

Club stores are about the only retail channel that CEOs of top packaged goods companies visit," notes Mike Richmond of Packaging & Technology Integrated Solutions, a consultancy that works with marketers to improve their club-store packaging. "They don't go to Kroger, and they don't go to Home Depot. But the CEOs do go to Sam's and Costco."
View the article on club stores at Packworld's website

Innova, Food and Beverage Innovation

This publication showcases food and beverage innovations of late.
View the innova article on packaging trends [PDF]

MEM Devices & "Sticky Prototypes": Consumer Value Answers

Mike Richmond, PTIS, and John Mahaffie, Leading Futurists, discuss the impact of MEM Devices and Sticky Prototypes and the changing packaging development workflow.
Read the paper on MEM Devices and Sticky Prototypes [PDF]

Opportunities in Packaging: Innovation & Savings

Technology allows engineers to study complex packaging structures and to optimize cost and performance. (From Concept to Reality/Fall 2003)
View the article on innovation and savings through technology [PDF]

Package Development Cycles

Michael Richmond & Brian Wagner, of PTIS put together an article entitled 'Does Your Package Development Occur in a Virtuous or Vicious Cycle.' (Article published in June 2003 edition of Brand Packaging magazine)
Download the article on package development cycles [PDF]