Packaging Automation Archives - Ernest Packaging Tue, 25 Nov 2025 16:29:32 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.3 https://www.ernestpackaging.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/EPS_Favicon_32x32-79x79.png Packaging Automation Archives - Ernest Packaging 32 32 Supply Chain Automation: Examples, Benefits, and Challenges https://www.ernestpackaging.com/buzz/packaging-supply-chain-management/supply-chain-automation/ Tue, 25 Nov 2025 16:29:32 +0000 https://www.ernestpackaging.com/?p=32546 With the use of AI and automation on the rise everywhere, supply chain management is evolving rapidly. If you’re looking to increase operational efficiency by implementing supply chain automation, but not sure where to start, we’ve got you covered.

In this article, we’re sharing examples of supply chain automation, including where and how you can use it throughout the warehouse supply chain. We’ll also look at the many business benefits that the right kind of automation can offer and common challenges to keep in mind.

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Supply Chain Industry Challenges in 2025 and Beyond https://www.ernestpackaging.com/buzz/packaging-supply-chain-management/supply-chain-challenges/ Tue, 15 Jul 2025 20:16:53 +0000 https://integrate-ernest-packaging.pantheonsite.io/buzz/cardboard-chaos/supply-chain-challenges-unbreakable-solutions/ Supply chain challenges can cause pain for business operations as well as revenue and profits. But with so many factors outside your control, how can you prevent disruptions to the flow of goods and services? To mitigate risks and maximize resilience, you first need to understand what causes global supply chain challenges. Then, you need to be ready to respond quickly and efficiently.

In this article, you’ll learn about the top supply chain industry challenges in 2025, what factors contribute to disruptions and how to overcome supply chain challenges by thinking strategically.

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How to Reduce Packaging Costs (Without Sacrificing Elsewhere) https://www.ernestpackaging.com/buzz/world-of-packaging/how-to-reduce-packaging-costs/ Wed, 12 Mar 2025 16:30:49 +0000 https://www.ernestpackaging.com/?p=26505 Companies spend on average between 10-40% of a product’s retail price on packaging. According to Consumer Reports, that adds up to more than $150 billion annually. That’s a staggering sum.

While packaging has many roles to play, from providing protection to making a brand impact and ensuring a smooth unboxing experience, packaging costs that run too high can eat into profits. In this article, we’ll show you how to reduce packaging costs without sacrificing all the benefits that come with the right packaging solution.

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Cold Chain History, Ice Houses and Temperature-Controlled Packaging. https://www.ernestpackaging.com/buzz/packaging-supply-chain-management/cold-chain-history-how-did-ice-houses-work/ Mon, 06 Jan 2025 23:23:31 +0000 https://www.ernestpackaging.com/?p=25409 Cold chain packaging can’t be faked. You either get it right or you don’t. There’s no such thing as hiding your mistakes. But have you ever wondered how temperature-controlled packaging and transportation worked before the freezer? Was the world doomed to drink hot beverages all summer long? Not exactly. In fact, cold chain logistics has a longer history than you may realize.

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