how to cut costs and stay competitive in the contract packaging industry

HOW TO CUT COSTS AND STAY COMPETITIVE IN THE CONTRACT PACKAGING INDUSTRY

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WHAT ARE THE NEEDS OFCONTRACT PACKAGERS?

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Brands are increasingly making use of short runs of promotional packaging to gain visibility in-store and boost sales. Contract packers must therefore be equipped to handle multiple short product runs per day with minimal downtime.

MEET THE NEEDS OF PROMOTIONAL PACKAGING TRENDS



Packaging designs are constantly being developed to reduce the amount of materials used and cut costs. Furthermore, more and more packaging types are being developed to meet new consumer needs, for example single-use packets, new functionality, improved convenience or portability.

Contract packers therefore need to ensure their production line can operate with a range of different packaging types, and their coding requirements.

CATER FOR NEW PACKAGING TYPES



Regulations for traceability, especially in pharmaceutical, cosmetics, chemicals and food products constantly change. Product coders therefore need to be able to print legible codes with all the required information.

MEET NEW REGULATIONSFOR TRACEABILITY



Clients increasingly require quick turnarounds, meaning your line must be able to operate reliably to

avoid costly deadlines.

KEEP UP WITHDEMAND



HOW CAN YOU MEET THESE NEEDS TO STAY COMPETITIVE?



Contract packers are increasingly offering a broader range of services, working with both primary and secondary packaging.

Ensure your coder is able to operate with a range of substrates and code sizes to meet different client needs, allowing you to provide a full service.

PROVIDE A BROAD RANGE OF SERVICES



Using a coding technology that supports a range of coloured inks ensures you can print legible coding on a range of coloured substrates, for example non contact coders such as Continuous Ink Jet (CIJ) are ideal for consistent code clarity on irregular surfaces.

ENSURE CODING ISLEGIBLE



Different packaging requires different types of code, from single lines of text to multiple lines and even QR codes.

Tracability can be jeopardised if your coder doesn’t suit your operating environment. Line speeds and product substrates can also impact on code legibility. Avoid delays, scrappage and potential fines by ensuring your coding solution can operate reliably in your production environment.

MEETS CLIENTS’ NEEDSFOR TRACABILITY



CUT COSTS AND MEETDEADLINES



It’s hard to meet deadlines if your production line is regularly stopped for maintenance or breakdowns.

Your line is only as reliable as your coder, so it’s vital to pick one that can operate reliably in your production environment. Long service intervals with minimal cleaning procedures will ensure continued reliability and maximum uptime for your line.

Linx coders come with a range of IP ratings to suit your production environment, such as IP55 for washdowns, and IP65 for dusty lines. The right IP rating, plus built-in cleaning functions will improve the reliablity of your coder and therefore the uptime of your line. Our robust, sealed CIJ printhead is a market leader and designed for reliable operation in both wet and dusty environments. Self-service maintenance, which you can plan to suit your production schedules, and mess-free ink changes ensure continual reliable operation, even during the busiest times.

IMPROVE RELIABILITY



Choosing a coder with an intuitive interface ensure you can switch messaging quickly between product

runs, without errors.

SWITCH BETWEEN PRODUCTRUNS QUICKLY



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