LPR case study Meeting customer need during a pandemic is a situation most hope to never find their business in. Add to that, the product was among those most in-demand and you have a perfect storm. Sofidel Group has been operating for over … [Read more...] about LPR & Sofidel: Satisfying demand in a pandemic
Ready for Normal 2.0? Recovery Checklist in 3 Steps
By Per Ohstrom, fractional CMO with Chief Outsiders As companies emerge from the Covid-19 lockdown into a new business reality, the winners will be those who stay focused on what the market needs. We know the recession will reduce sales … [Read more...] about Ready for Normal 2.0? Recovery Checklist in 3 Steps
The Biggest Marketing Mistake B2B Companies Make in a Recession
"When faced with an economic downturn, smart B2B firms don’t reduce their marketing presence, they use the situation to their advantage." by Hillary Femal, Principal, Freshwater Marketing Based on decades of research on business spend and … [Read more...] about The Biggest Marketing Mistake B2B Companies Make in a Recession
How to Reduce DIM Weight Charges When Shipping Your Products
When ecommerce stores and retailers ship their first large boxes, they’re usually surprised by the added cost that comes when the carrier charges by size instead of weight. Sometimes this dimensional weight (DIM weight) can cause a significant … [Read more...] about How to Reduce DIM Weight Charges When Shipping Your Products
How plastic pallet company iGPS went from a startup to becoming the leading provider of sustainable plastic pallets in North America
by Melody Yuan Pallets “are the industrial equivalent of oxygen,” according to Jonathan Victor, co-founder of Balmoral Funds, a private equity firm in Los Angeles. They are often invisible to the average person, seemingly ubiquitous and taken … [Read more...] about How plastic pallet company iGPS went from a startup to becoming the leading provider of sustainable plastic pallets in North America
Modern-day heroes: Trucking community keeps supply chain moving
Motor carriers taking extra precautions amid COVID-19 SAVANNAH, Ga., May 5, 2020 - As the nation faces concerns over COVID-19, Eric McCray realizes that the trucking community is the heartbeat of America, keeping the supply chain moving and … [Read more...] about Modern-day heroes: Trucking community keeps supply chain moving
Introducing the New EuroBin Extended Length
by Rodney Salmon IPL Macro recently launched our new EuroBin Extended Length series. The new extended length option provides OEM’s and Tier suppliers with a returnable packaging application designed for larger components. We listened to … [Read more...] about Introducing the New EuroBin Extended Length
3 Ways A Global Packaging Marketplace Can Boost Growth For Indie Suppliers
by Sally Fink The OPN Platform is a global packaging marketplace designed to connect buyers, suppliers, and vendors quickly. You know how it goes. You took the plunge to start your own business and now you’re facing the prospect of finding … [Read more...] about 3 Ways A Global Packaging Marketplace Can Boost Growth For Indie Suppliers
RPA Statement on Coronavirus and Reusable Packaging
March 20, 2020 - The Reusable Packaging Association (RPA) is offering information to explain that the commercial application of reusable packaging following recognized best practices for handling and cleaning does not increase the risk of exposure or … [Read more...] about RPA Statement on Coronavirus and Reusable Packaging
Recommendations for preventing pest contamination of pallets and containers
Did you know that ISPM 15 compliant wood pallets, as well as exempt pallets made from other materials, may still be at risk of contamination by invasive species known as “hitchhikers?” These basic steps can help. The movement of any commodity … [Read more...] about Recommendations for preventing pest contamination of pallets and containers