Packaging Supply Chain Management Archives - Ernest Packaging

Supply Chain Automation: Examples, Benefits, and Challenges

sessioninteractive — Tue, 25 Nov 2025 16:29:32 +0000

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.

Food Packaging Trends: Staying Ahead of the Curve

sessioninteractive — Thu, 21 Aug 2025 16:01:45 +0000

Consumer tastes change all the time, especially when it comes to food and beverage products. For savvy brands, that means your packaging has to evolve to keep pace, too. To help you stay ahead of the curve, let’s explore the latest food packaging trends shaping what’s on the shelf today.

Supply Chain Industry Challenges in 2025 and Beyond

susanah — Tue, 15 Jul 2025 20:16:53 +0000

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.

What is Modified Atmosphere Packaging (MAP)?

content_editor — Fri, 27 Jun 2025 13:45:43 +0000

Modified atmosphere packaging, also known as modified air packaging or MAP packaging, is a type of packaging solution that’s sealed so the air inside it can be manipulated to preserve perishable contents. In this article, we’ll look at how modified atmosphere packaging works, various available types, common uses for MAP and its pros and cons.

Smart Packaging: Subtypes, Benefits, and Examples

angelee — Fri, 28 Mar 2025 21:47:18 +0000

In recent years, smart packaging has become a hot industry topic. But exactly what is smart packaging, and what can it do for businesses and customers? In this article, we’ll look at what we mean by smart packaging, various types of smart packaging, the key benefits this approach provides and cross-industry smart packaging examples.

Why is Packaging Important? The Three Purposes of Packaging

angelee — Tue, 04 Feb 2025 19:18:53 +0000

Many business owners see packaging as an afterthought. It’s just one more expense you have to calculate into your cost of sales, right? Wrong. Packaging is a crucial contributor to sales success. As your company grows, so do the risks involved in shipping more product across greater distances to varying clients and cultures.

Cold Chain History, Ice Houses and Temperature-Controlled Packaging.

webenertia_admin — Mon, 06 Jan 2025 23:23:31 +0000

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.