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Collaborating for Innovation
In the world of contract manufacturing, a company is defined by the products it makes. But products do not simply appear, they are created through collaboration and creative innovation between contract manufacturers and CPGs.

by Jordan Brandes

Wading Through the Talent Pool
A company is only as good as its employees and when it comes time to bring in new talent, the experts agree, the process must be done right. At a contract manufacturer the human resource department is designed to help you and your company in its task of finding new talent in the workplace. In order to make sure that your company hires the best professionals in the marketplace, both manufacturers and the human resources department must work together. Knowing the role of the HR department can help the process of bringing in new talent run smoother and faster.

by Jordan Brandes

The Changing Face of Packaging
When it comes to contract manufacturing what defines innovation?

JoAnne Hines: Packaging innovation is something that changes the traditional way of using packaging. In contract manufacturing it could be a better way of solving a problem, becoming more efficient, better resource utilization, all of which translate into lower costs and more efficient delivery.

by Jordan Brandes

Lean ERP for Contract Manufacturing
Customers of contract manufacturers want to know the exact location and condition of their products at all times. This has led to increased customer expectation for reporting, which in turn has made electronic data interchange (EDI) a necessity for new companies hoping to make an impact in contract manufacturing.

by Sean Molloy

Convenience Packaging Reigns in 2011
Reading the business tea leaves in a post-recession period is a tricky proposition for any industry, packaging included. But as the economy sputters back to life, all signs point to at least one major theme for 2011: packaging that answers consumer demands for convenience in all of its permutations.


by Glenn Scott

Going Au Natural
The beverage industry is becoming more focused on meeting consumer demand for healthier drinks and environmentally-friendly packaging, experts tell CM&P. The change in demand results from increasing concerns about personal health and the environment, analysts say.

by Joanna Pelletier

More Than Skin Deep
Facial care and cosmetics are sitting pretty in an ugly economy. It’s true that most consumers like to put their best face forward even in the toughest of times. Although usually considered to be recession-proof, the skincare and cosmetics market has seen its share of struggle. But the latest reports indicate that, as the economy mends, the outlook is bright overall, with the category poised for healthy growth.


by Anne-Marie Kennedy


Decisions, Decisions
You’re a food processor and the time has come for you to expand your product line. The question you must first address is whether you plan on producing your new product in-house or through a contract manufacturer. Consider the following when addressing this issue, says Jack Podnar, chief executive officer of the Kent, Ohio-based plastic jar manufacturers Rez-Tek Corp.:

by Jordan Brandes

Jack of All Trades: Trying the Purex 3-in-1
In the upcoming edition of Contract Manufacturing & Packaging we will be taking an in-depth look at the creation of the Purex 3-in-1 laundry sheets. The product, a single sheet that can be used in both the washing machine and the dryer, was created using the teamwork and innovation of a contract manufacturer and a consumer packaged goods company

by Jordan Brandes

Supplier Profiles
Supplier Profiles

Profiles of leading-edge contract manufacturing and packaging suppliers that can help you in bringing your products to market.

Manufacturers Cutting LTL Freight Cost Amid Rising Rates

by Del Williams

Mixing It Up
A recent TV commercial for a Chicago-area pizza chain has a long-time customer summing up why the chain is successful in three words. “The sauce – excellent,” he says.

Many Americans, prompted to cook at home more because of the Great Recession, are saying the same thing when they start planning their latest cooking adventures.

Sauces ranging from simple tomato for pasta to hot sauces to barbeque and ethnic variations are benefitting from the cook-at-home trend.


by John Frank

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