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 | October 10, 2011 | Comments (0)
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 | October 7, 2011 | Comments (0)
A business is the sum of its parts. From a contract manufacturing
perspective, the supply chain determines the final product sent out to
the customer. This issue of CM&P brings together experts who
specialize in supply chain management to discuss the state of the
industry and what developments are in store for the new year.
by JordanBrandes | February 14, 2011 | Comments (0)
Contract Manufacturing & Packaging is proud to introduce a new feature to our publication, the CM&P Roundtable. On a regular basis, the publication will gather together experts from various aspects of the industry for a virtual roundtable. This forum gives experts an opportunity to voice their opinions on the nature of the industry today, providing you with key insights to help you do your jobs better.
by JordanBrandes | December 23, 2010 | Comments (0)
Many managers dream of a way to improve staff performance, solve problems (or prevent them!), and find more innovative solutions to business challenges – and, of course, in a way that requires few or no extra resources.
by Michelle LaBrosse, Chief Cheetah, Cheetah Learning | October 20, 2010 | Comments (0)
A perfect storm is brewing for extended producer responsibility (EPR) in the United States — specifically EPR for packaging. The combination of retailer and consumer demand for more sustainable packaging, municipalities’ tighter-than-ever waste management budgets and anxiety regarding future resource scarcity is fueling U.S. policies to hold producers (typically brand owners or importers) liable for the costs of managing their packaging at the end of life.
There’s no doubt that quality assurance professionals typically share a commitment to detail, efficiency and high-quality production. But not all quality programs have been created equally, unfortunately.
A combination of meticulous planning, rigorous testing and continuous commitment to procedures ensures high quality in every step of the commercialization process.
