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In business, one important question to ask is why customer service is so important. After all, if you get a purchase order, doesn’t that mean you’ve won over the customer? Another question to consider is why project execution is just as important as securing orders from new customers. A resounding answer to those questions is … Read more

Since manufacturers need to keep up with production demands, many turn to automation for a solution. A Douglas case packer is a great solution to automation as it may provide more throughput while maintaining flexibility by providing shelf ready packages. It’s important to know what your long-term goals are for automation and product flexibility. With … Read more

Craft beer is making huge waves in the beverage industry. Craft breweries showed tremendous growth in market share, volume and jobs created over the course of 2017—and this trend is poised to continue throughout the rest of 2018, too. Craft beers mark a welcome departure from a long-homogenized market, empowering consumers to enjoy more flavors … Read more

The packaging industry has been thriving in recent years. In fact, according to research from the Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies (PMMI), the global packaging market reached a value of over $36.8 billion in 2016. This steady growth is expected to continue up to 42.2 billion by 2021, a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) … Read more

Today’s manufacturers are turning to variety packs to increase the value and flexibility offered to customers. Despite their advantages from a consumer perspective, creating variety packs can be challenging for producers, particularly when they want to swap between multiple variety pack sizes and types. Variety packs are becoming more prevalent in the food and beverage … Read more