Run an online retail business and in need of packaging supplies? If you’re shipping dozens, or even hundreds of packages per day then this guide is for you – everything you need to know to ship products in a customer-friendly, efficient and cost-effective manner. 1. Packaging Materials: Think inside the box! For an online retail business, the …
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The Craft Brewers Association conference is coming up next month in Washington, DC on April 10-13, 2017. It is the only industry event that serves both brewpubs and packaging breweries. About The Craft Brewers Association Conference (CBC) For professional brewers, CBC is the number one environment in North America for concentrated, affordable brewing education and idea …
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Each year many of our plants recognize customers and partners for their decision to improve the sustainability of their supply chain by purchasing Pratt Industries packaging made from 100% recycled paper. We’re proud to announce Pratt’s 2016 total direct customer environmental impact savings by customers from a wide range of market segments that we service. These are just …
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Protective packaging engineering stands to solve several packaging challenges, including heavy packaging weight, and shipping and handling damages, such as vibration, abrasion and shock. An increase in online shopping is one of the driving forces of the demand for protective packaging, which is predicted to increase nearly 5 percent each year by 2019. To keep …
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A sustainable supply chain is good business. Through sustainable practices, you can save resources and money, optimize supply chain processes and discover ways to innovate your product. A recent Accenture survey for members of the United Nations Global Compact on sustainable business practices showed that 96 percent of CEOs believe sustainability should be integrated into …
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Many businesses like the idea of going green and reducing their carbon footprint, if only because eliminating waste means saving money. But this mission might sound daunting and difficult, especially for organizations whose resources are already stretched thin. You don’t have to revamp everything that’s working to reduce waste; implementing a few simple, common-sense solutions …
Pratt Display is honored to have received the StoreBrands 2016 Supplier Pacesetter Award in the “Merchandising and/or Marketing Support for Store Brand Products” category for the 100% recycled modular display program that was developed in partnership with The Kroger Co. In addition to lowering costs through the implementation of a modular display program which allows for higher order quantities and …
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By now, most businesses are well aware that “going green” can help them make or save more of the green they’re most interested in: money. Sustainability is a win-win for the environment and for a business’s bottom line. If your goal is to incorporate sustainability into your supply chain, here’s a bit of great …
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Last October, at the Global Food Forum in New York City, we started a national conversation about how to double the sales of the American food production industry and create millions of new American jobs. In this follow up appearance on Good Day LA, Anthony continues the conversation by discussing the importance of California to …
In order for companies across multiple sectors to effectively improve corporate sustainability, a sustainability plan is critical to the process of setting and meeting environmental goals for 2017. This plan will provide a sustainability roadmap for organizations who want to establish a more environmentally responsible reputation, improve efficiencies, increase brand loyalty, and secure shareholder and employee satisfaction. The following tips will help to introduce corporate …
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