--- title: Insight - the blog from ePS Packaging description: Discover the latest updates and insight from the folding carton, tag and label, flexible packaging, and corrugated industries. --- ![waterMarkOpacity](https://epackagingsw.com/hubfs/waterMarkOpacity.svg) # Packaging Industry News & Updates Explore blog articles written by our team of technology experts designed to keep you up-to-date with trends from within our industry, and guidance on how to make the most of the technology revolutionizing it.  [Learning & education](https://epackagingsw.com/blog/tag/learning-education) ### The Reality Check: Sustainability Regulations Are Here to Stay 24 mins The Packaging Industry's Sustainability Challenge: Why ERP Systems Are Essential for Success A straightforward guide to navigating sustainability regulations ... [Read now ](https://epackagingsw.com/blog/the-reality-check-sustainability-regulations-are-here-to-stay) #### Start managing your packaging better today! [Speak to us ](https://epackagingsw.com/contact-us) [All](https://epackagingsw.com/blog/all) [Learning & education](https://epackagingsw.com/blog/tag/learning-education) [Optimization](https://epackagingsw.com/blog/tag/optimization) [Digital transformation](https://epackagingsw.com/blog/tag/digital-transformation) [Market trends](https://epackagingsw.com/blog/tag/market-trends) [Sustainability & environmental compliance](https://epackagingsw.com/blog/tag/sustainability-environmental-compliance) [ERP](https://epackagingsw.com/blog/tag/erp) [Industry regulations & standards](https://epackagingsw.com/blog/tag/industry-regulations-standards) [label Printing](https://epackagingsw.com/blog/tag/label-printing) All Learning & education Optimization Digital transformation Market trends Sustainability & environmental compliance ERP Industry regulations & standards label Printing [![](https://epackagingsw.com/hubfs/navigating-sustainability-packaging-regulations.jpeg) ](https://epackagingsw.com/blog/the-reality-check-sustainability-regulations-are-here-to-stay) [Learning & education](https://epackagingsw.com/blog/tag/learning-education) ## The Reality Check: Sustainability Regulations Are Here to Stay 24 mins The Packaging Industry's Sustainability Challenge: Why ERP Systems Are Essential for Success A strai... [Read more ](https://epackagingsw.com/blog/the-reality-check-sustainability-regulations-are-here-to-stay) [![Root Cause Analysis Packaging](https://epackagingsw.com/hubfs/root-cause-analysis-packaging-software.png) ](https://epackagingsw.com/blog/stop-fixing-the-symptom-why-root-cause-analysis-is-essential-for-corrugated-plant-performance) [Learning & education](https://epackagingsw.com/blog/tag/learning-education) ## Why Root Cause Analysis Is Essential for Corrugated Plant Performance 4 mins In a high-speed corrugated environment, you’re surrounded by moving targets - paper quality, heat le... [Read more ](https://epackagingsw.com/blog/stop-fixing-the-symptom-why-root-cause-analysis-is-essential-for-corrugated-plant-performance) [![Corrugator Operator Training](https://epackagingsw.com/hubfs/corrugator-operator-training.png) ](https://epackagingsw.com/blog/why-operator-training-is-the-most-undervalued-investment-in-corrugated-manufacturing) [Learning & education](https://epackagingsw.com/blog/tag/learning-education) ## Operator Training, the Most Undervalued Investment in Corrugated 4 mins When corrugated plants look to boost productivity, the knee-jerk reaction is often to invest in fast... [Read more ](https://epackagingsw.com/blog/why-operator-training-is-the-most-undervalued-investment-in-corrugated-manufacturing) [![Corrugated Process Control and Best Practice](https://epackagingsw.com/hubfs/corrugated-process-control-system.png) ](https://epackagingsw.com/blog/best-practice-isnt-a-guess-what-process-control-actually-means-on-the-corrugator) [Learning & education](https://epackagingsw.com/blog/tag/learning-education) ## What Process Control Actually Means on the Corrugator 5 mins Everyone in the corrugated manufacturing industry talks about "best practices." It’s a buzzword in p... [Read more ](https://epackagingsw.com/blog/best-practice-isnt-a-guess-what-process-control-actually-means-on-the-corrugator) [![](https://epackagingsw.com/hubfs/corrugator-operator.png) ](https://epackagingsw.com/blog/can-you-really-run-a-corrugator-without-experience) [Learning & education](https://epackagingsw.com/blog/tag/learning-education) ## Can You Really Run a Corrugator Without Experience? 5 mins With automation evolving rapidly, a common question is echoing across corrugated plants: Can you run... [Read more ](https://epackagingsw.com/blog/can-you-really-run-a-corrugator-without-experience) [![Automated Corrugator Process Control](https://epackagingsw.com/hubfs/manual-process-corrugator-1.png) ](https://epackagingsw.com/blog/auto-mode-or-bust-why-manual-settings-are-killing-your-process-control) [Learning & education](https://epackagingsw.com/blog/tag/learning-education) ## Why Manual Settings Are Killing Your Process Control 5 mins You’ve invested in automation. You’ve rolled out the software, the sensors, and the dashboards. You’... [Read more ](https://epackagingsw.com/blog/auto-mode-or-bust-why-manual-settings-are-killing-your-process-control) [![](https://epackagingsw.com/hubfs/corrugated-packaging-painting-numbers-1.png) ](https://epackagingsw.com/blog/corrugated-by-numbers-why-precision-is-the-new-artform) [Learning & education](https://epackagingsw.com/blog/tag/learning-education) ## Corrugated by Numbers: Why Precision Is the New Artform 2 mins In painting by numbers, the concept is simple - follow a predefined pattern, apply the right color t... [Read more ](https://epackagingsw.com/blog/corrugated-by-numbers-why-precision-is-the-new-artform) [![EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR)](https://epackagingsw.com/hubfs/01.%20Website/04.%20Resources/01.%20Insight/ePS%20Packaging%20-%20EU%20Packaging%20and%20Packaging%20Waste%20Regulation%20(PPWR).png) ](https://epackagingsw.com/blog/compliance-guide-for-the-eus-packaging-and-packaging-waste-regulation) [Sustainability & environmental compliance](https://epackagingsw.com/blog/tag/sustainability-environmental-compliance) ## Compliance Guide for the EU’s Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation 16 mins In 2022, the EU generated an estimated total volume of 83.4 million tonnes of packaging waste, highl... [Read more ](https://epackagingsw.com/blog/compliance-guide-for-the-eus-packaging-and-packaging-waste-regulation) [![](https://epackagingsw.com/hubfs/01.%20Website/04.%20Resources/01.%20Insight/ePS%20Packaging%20-%20Stop%20Saying%20Quality.png) ](https://epackagingsw.com/blog/stop-saying-quality-what-corrugated-manufacturers-should-say-instead) [Learning & education](https://epackagingsw.com/blog/tag/learning-education) ## Stop Saying “Quality” – What Corrugated Manufacturers Should Say 8 mins In corrugated manufacturing, “quality” is often thrown around as a blanket term. But what does it re... [Read more ](https://epackagingsw.com/blog/stop-saying-quality-what-corrugated-manufacturers-should-say-instead) [![Importance of a Reliable Cost Map](https://epackagingsw.com/hubfs/01.%20Website/03.%20Why%20ePS%20Packaging/02.%20Customer%20Success%20Stories/Kawagraf/ePS%20Packaging%20-%20Kawagraf%20(02).png) ](https://epackagingsw.com/blog/the-importance-of-a-reliable-cost-map-in-the-packaging-industry) [Optimization](https://epackagingsw.com/blog/tag/optimization) ## The Importance of a Reliable Cost Map in the Packaging Industry 6 mins Effective financial resource management is critical to success in the competitive packaging market. ... [Read more ](https://epackagingsw.com/blog/the-importance-of-a-reliable-cost-map-in-the-packaging-industry) [![Just in Time ](https://epackagingsw.com/hubfs/01.%20Website/04.%20Resources/01.%20Insight/Just%20in%20Time.png) ](https://epackagingsw.com/blog/rethinking-just-in-time-the-case-for-the-last-responsible-moment) [Learning & education](https://epackagingsw.com/blog/tag/learning-education) ## Rethinking Just in Time: The Case for the Last Responsible Moment 2 mins Why We’re Ditching ‘Just in Time’ (JIT) for Something Smarter (and Less Stressful) Let’s be honest -... [Read more ](https://epackagingsw.com/blog/rethinking-just-in-time-the-case-for-the-last-responsible-moment) [![Navigating EUDR Regulation](https://epackagingsw.com/hubfs/01.%20Website/04.%20Resources/01.%20Insight/Blog%20-%20Header%20%20Featured%20Image%20(2).png) ](https://epackagingsw.com/blog/navigating-eudr-regulation-a-guide-for-packaging-industry) [Sustainability & environmental compliance](https://epackagingsw.com/blog/tag/sustainability-environmental-compliance) ## Navigating EUDR Regulation: A Guide for the Packaging Industry 11 mins Understanding EUDR regulation is crucial for packaging businesses to stay compliant and competitive ... [Read more ](https://epackagingsw.com/blog/navigating-eudr-regulation-a-guide-for-packaging-industry) [![Flexible packaging glossary](https://epackagingsw.com/hubfs/01.%20Website/04.%20Resources/01.%20Insight/ePS%20Packaging%20-%20Flexible%20Packaging%20Glossary.png) ](https://epackagingsw.com/blog/a-glossary-of-essential-terms-in-the-flexible-packaging-industry) [Learning & education](https://epackagingsw.com/blog/tag/learning-education) ## A Glossary of Essential Terms in the Flexible Packaging Industry 6 mins Whether you’re new to the industry or a seasoned professional, understanding key terms can help you ... [Read more ](https://epackagingsw.com/blog/a-glossary-of-essential-terms-in-the-flexible-packaging-industry) [![Good Board Starts at the Single Facer](https://epackagingsw.com/hubfs/01.%20Website/04.%20Resources/01.%20Insight/ePS%20Packaging%20-%20Why%20Good%20Board%20Starts%20at%20the%20Single%20Facer.png) ](https://epackagingsw.com/blog/corrugated-process-control-why-good-board-starts-at-the-single-facer) [Optimization](https://epackagingsw.com/blog/tag/optimization) ## Corrugated Process Control: Why Good Board Starts at the Single Facer 8 mins In the world of corrugated packaging, consistency is everything. Yet achieving that consistency is o... [Read more ](https://epackagingsw.com/blog/corrugated-process-control-why-good-board-starts-at-the-single-facer) [![Plant Floor Visibilty vs. Production Scheduling Optimization](https://epackagingsw.com/hubfs/01.%20Website/04.%20Resources/01.%20Insight/ePS%20Packaging%20-%20Plant%20Floor%20Visibility%20vs%20Production%20Scheduling%20Optimization%20What%20First.png) ](https://epackagingsw.com/blog/plant-floor-visibility-vs-production-scheduling-optimization-what-first) [Digital transformation](https://epackagingsw.com/blog/tag/digital-transformation) ## Plant Floor Visibility vs. Production Scheduling Optimization: What First? 5 mins To boost efficiency in manufacturing, two key factors are crucial: advanced scheduling and collectin... [Read more ](https://epackagingsw.com/blog/plant-floor-visibility-vs-production-scheduling-optimization-what-first) [![CAPEX vs OPEX](https://epackagingsw.com/hubfs/01.%20Website/04.%20Resources/01.%20Insight/Blog%20-%20CAPEX%20vs%20OPEX.png) ](https://epackagingsw.com/blog/capex-vs-opex-how-software-can-bridge-the-gap-for-aging-equipment) [Optimization](https://epackagingsw.com/blog/tag/optimization) ## CAPEX vs OPEX: How MES Can Bridge the Equipment Gap 9 mins Replacing machinery requires significant investment, while keeping outdated assets running can drive... [Read more ](https://epackagingsw.com/blog/capex-vs-opex-how-software-can-bridge-the-gap-for-aging-equipment) [![Corrugated Manu Best Practise](https://epackagingsw.com/hubfs/01.%20Website/04.%20Resources/01.%20Insight/Neil-Sillick-best-practice-process-corrugator-control-FEFCO.png) ](https://epackagingsw.com/blog/qa-corrugated-manufacturing-best-practice-the-role-of-process-control) [Learning & education](https://epackagingsw.com/blog/tag/learning-education) ## Q&A: Corrugated Best Practice & the Role of Process Control 6 mins Maintaining consistency, efficiency, and product quality is a continuous challenge in corrugated man... [Read more ](https://epackagingsw.com/blog/qa-corrugated-manufacturing-best-practice-the-role-of-process-control) [![Importance of Best Practise in Corrugated Manufacturing](https://epackagingsw.com/hubfs/01.%20Website/04.%20Resources/01.%20Insight/CorrBoard-corrugator-Escada-Profile.jpg) ](https://epackagingsw.com/blog/the-importance-of-best-practice-in-corrugated-manufacturing) [Optimization](https://epackagingsw.com/blog/tag/optimization) ## The Importance of Best Practice in Corrugated Manufacturing 3 mins In corrugated manufacturing, efficiency, quality, and waste reduction are fundamental to maintaining... [Read more ](https://epackagingsw.com/blog/the-importance-of-best-practice-in-corrugated-manufacturing) [![](https://epackagingsw.com/hubfs/01.%20Website/03.%20ePS%20Packaging%20Value/02.%20Customer%20Success%20Stories/CLandD/ePS%20Packaging%20%7C%20CL%26D%20Case%20Study.jpg) ](https://epackagingsw.com/blog/cutting-opex-with-advanced-planning-and-scheduling) [Optimization](https://epackagingsw.com/blog/tag/optimization) ## Cutting OPEX with Advanced Planning and Scheduling 12 mins In the folding carton, tag & label and flexible packaging sector, effective planning and scheduling ... [Read more ](https://epackagingsw.com/blog/cutting-opex-with-advanced-planning-and-scheduling) [![Reasons Why Software Projects Fail](https://epackagingsw.com/hubfs/01.%20Website/04.%20Resources/01.%20Insight/ePS%20Packaging%20-%2013%20Reasons%20Why%20Software%20Projects%20Fail.png) ](https://epackagingsw.com/blog/13-common-reasons-why-software-projects-fail) [Learning & education](https://epackagingsw.com/blog/tag/learning-education) ## 13 Common Reasons Why Software Projects Fail 10 mins For businesses to remain competitive, it’s essential to continually leverage the efficiency, product... [Read more ](https://epackagingsw.com/blog/13-common-reasons-why-software-projects-fail) [![Paxis ERP vs traditional ERP systems for growing label businesses](https://epackagingsw.com/hubfs/01.%20Website/04.%20Resources/01.%20Insight/ePS%20Packaging%20-%20Paxis%20ERP%20vs%20Traditional.svg) ](https://epackagingsw.com/blog/advantages-of-cloud-based-erp-for-label-printing) [ERP](https://epackagingsw.com/blog/tag/erp), [label Printing](https://epackagingsw.com/blog/tag/label-printing) ## 10 advantages of cloud based ERP for label printing 6 mins According to Forbes, 83% of enterprise workloads are expected to run in the cloud by 2025. The label... [Read more ](https://epackagingsw.com/blog/advantages-of-cloud-based-erp-for-label-printing) [![Revolutionizing Corrugated: The Power of Performance & Technology](https://epackagingsw.com/hubfs/01.%20Website/04.%20Resources/01.%20Insight/ePS%20Packaging%20-%20Revolutionizing%20Corrugated%20The%20Power%20of%20Performance%20%26%20Technology.png) ](https://epackagingsw.com/blog/revolutionizing-corrugated-the-power-of-performance-technology) [Market trends](https://epackagingsw.com/blog/tag/market-trends), [Digital transformation](https://epackagingsw.com/blog/tag/digital-transformation) ## Revolutionizing Corrugated: The Power of Performance Packaging 5 mins In an era dominated by online shopping and technological advancements, the corrugated industry faces... [Read more ](https://epackagingsw.com/blog/revolutionizing-corrugated-the-power-of-performance-technology) [![Improving Estimating Efficiency with Manufacturing Estimating Software](https://epackagingsw.com/hubfs/01.%20Website/04.%20Resources/01.%20Insight/ePS%20Packaging%20-%20Gamification%20in%20Packaging.webp) ](https://epackagingsw.com/blog/improving-estimating-efficiency-with-manufacturing-estimating-software) [Optimization](https://epackagingsw.com/blog/tag/optimization), [Digital transformation](https://epackagingsw.com/blog/tag/digital-transformation) ## Improving Estimating Efficiency with Manufacturing Estimating Software 6 mins In the packaging industry, reducing operational expenses (OPEX) is crucial - but cutting costs only ... [Read more ](https://epackagingsw.com/blog/improving-estimating-efficiency-with-manufacturing-estimating-software) [![AI Agents & Modular Automation](https://epackagingsw.com/hubfs/01.%20Website/04.%20Resources/01.%20Insight/The%20Power%20Of%20Data.png) ](https://epackagingsw.com/blog/ai-agents-and-modular-automation-in-manufacturing) [Optimization](https://epackagingsw.com/blog/tag/optimization), [Digital transformation](https://epackagingsw.com/blog/tag/digital-transformation), [Learning & education](https://epackagingsw.com/blog/tag/learning-education) ## AI, Agents, and Modular Automation in Manufacturing 3 mins In our journey through AI in manufacturing, we first explored the available AI technologies and then... [Read more ](https://epackagingsw.com/blog/ai-agents-and-modular-automation-in-manufacturing) [![Packaging Technology Solutions That Boost Profitability](https://epackagingsw.com/hubfs/01.%20Website/03.%20ePS%20Packaging%20Value/02.%20Customer%20Success%20Stories/A%20R%20Packaging/ePS%20Packaging%20-%20A%26R%20Packaging%20(5).jpg) ](https://epackagingsw.com/blog/5-packaging-technology-solutions-that-boost-profitability) [Optimization](https://epackagingsw.com/blog/tag/optimization), [Digital transformation](https://epackagingsw.com/blog/tag/digital-transformation) ## 5 Packaging Technology Solutions That Boost Profitability 5 mins By 2025, global IT spending is projected to reach a staggering $5.6 trillion (USD) dollars worldwide... [Read more ](https://epackagingsw.com/blog/5-packaging-technology-solutions-that-boost-profitability) [![Why Quoting in Corrugated Manufacturing Needs to Change](https://epackagingsw.com/hubfs/01.%20Website/04.%20Resources/01.%20Insight/CorrBoard-conveyor.jpg) ](https://epackagingsw.com/blog/the-pricing-puzzle-why-quoting-in-corrugated-manufacturing-needs-to-change) [Digital transformation](https://epackagingsw.com/blog/tag/digital-transformation) ## The Pricing Puzzle: Why Quoting in Corrugated Manufacturing Needs to Change 3 mins In the corrugated packaging industry, pricing and quoting are daily battles. As a high-volume commod... [Read more ](https://epackagingsw.com/blog/the-pricing-puzzle-why-quoting-in-corrugated-manufacturing-needs-to-change) [![Q&A: Navigating the Complexities of Pricing and Quoting](https://epackagingsw.com/hubfs/01.%20Website/04.%20Resources/01.%20Insight/CorrBoard-corrugated-sheets.jpg) ](https://epackagingsw.com/blog/q-and-a-navigating-the-complexities-of-pricing-and-quoting) [Digital transformation](https://epackagingsw.com/blog/tag/digital-transformation) ## Q&A: Navigating the Complexities of Pricing and Quoting 5 mins Following on from our blog, 'The Pricing Puzzle: Why Quoting in Corrugated Manufacturing Needs to Ch... [Read more ](https://epackagingsw.com/blog/q-and-a-navigating-the-complexities-of-pricing-and-quoting) [![](https://epackagingsw.com/hubfs/01.%20Website/04.%20Resources/01.%20Insight/ePS%20Packaging%20-%20The%20Benefits%20of%20Multi%20Knife%20Corrugators.png) ](https://epackagingsw.com/blog/the-benefits-of-multi-knife-corrugators-in-corrugated-board-manufacturing) [Optimization](https://epackagingsw.com/blog/tag/optimization) ## Benefits of Multi Knife Corrugators in Corrugated Board Manufacturing 4 mins Corrugated board manufacturing requires cutting-edge technology to ensure efficiency and product qua... [Read more ](https://epackagingsw.com/blog/the-benefits-of-multi-knife-corrugators-in-corrugated-board-manufacturing) [![MES Applications and flexible market growth ](https://epackagingsw.com/hubfs/01.%20Website/03.%20ePS%20Packaging%20Value/02.%20Customer%20Success%20Stories/CLandD/ePS%20Packaging%20%7C%20CL%26D%20Case%20Study%20(2).jpg) ](https://epackagingsw.com/blog/flexible-packaging-growth-opportunities-is-your-business-growth-ready) [Market trends](https://epackagingsw.com/blog/tag/market-trends), [Digital transformation](https://epackagingsw.com/blog/tag/digital-transformation) ## Flexible Packaging Market Growth: Is Your Business Growth Ready? 5 mins The Latest research suggests that the global flexible packaging market will be worth $238.91 billion... [Read more ](https://epackagingsw.com/blog/flexible-packaging-growth-opportunities-is-your-business-growth-ready) [![Value add of pricing](https://epackagingsw.com/hubfs/01.%20Website/04.%20Resources/01.%20Insight/ePS%20Packaging%20-%20The%20Value%20Add%20of%20User%20Authority%20Tools%20in%20Pricing%20Tools.png) ](https://epackagingsw.com/blog/the-value-add-of-user-authority-levels-in-pricing-tools) [Optimization](https://epackagingsw.com/blog/tag/optimization) ## The Value Add of User Authority Levels in Pricing Tools 3 mins In the fast-paced world of corrugated business, where market dynamics are ever-changing, the ability... [Read more ](https://epackagingsw.com/blog/the-value-add-of-user-authority-levels-in-pricing-tools) [![Benefits of packaging specific software](https://epackagingsw.com/hubfs/01.%20Website/03.%20ePS%20Packaging%20Value/02.%20Customer%20Success%20Stories/G3/ePS%20Packaging%20-%20G3%20Case%20Study%20(1).jpg) ](https://epackagingsw.com/blog/7-benefits-of-packaging-industry-specific-software-to-maximize-roi) [Learning & education](https://epackagingsw.com/blog/tag/learning-education) ## 7 Benefits of Packaging Industry-Specific Software to Maximize ROI 4 mins As enterprises begin digital transformation, choosing the right software to optimize processes and m... [Read more ](https://epackagingsw.com/blog/7-benefits-of-packaging-industry-specific-software-to-maximize-roi) [![Industry 5.0](https://epackagingsw.com/hubfs/01.%20Website/03.%20ePS%20Packaging%20Value/02.%20Customer%20Success%20Stories/Ferreti%20Packaging/ePS%20Packaging%20-%20Ferreti%20Packaging%20(3).jpeg) ](https://epackagingsw.com/blog/what-is-industry-5.0-how-does-it-differ-from-industry-4.0) [Market trends](https://epackagingsw.com/blog/tag/market-trends) ## What is Industry 5.0 & How Does it Differ from Industry 4.0? 16 mins Discover the revolutionary power of Industry 5.0 and how it is set to change the landscape beyond In... [Read more ](https://epackagingsw.com/blog/what-is-industry-5.0-how-does-it-differ-from-industry-4.0) [![signs-your-corrugated-packaging-solutions-need-an-upgrade](https://epackagingsw.com/hubfs/01.%20Website/03.%20ePS%20Packaging%20Value/02.%20Customer%20Success%20Stories/AbleBox/AbleBox-roll-stand-2.jpg) ](https://epackagingsw.com/blog/signs-your-corrugated-packaging-solutions-need-an-upgrade) [Optimization](https://epackagingsw.com/blog/tag/optimization) ## 5 Signs Your Corrugated Packaging Solutions Need an Upgrade 4 mins Knowing when corrugated packaging solutions need replacement and not repair saves businesses like yo... [Read more ](https://epackagingsw.com/blog/signs-your-corrugated-packaging-solutions-need-an-upgrade) [![](https://epackagingsw.com/hubfs/01.%20Website/03.%20ePS%20Packaging%20Value/02.%20Customer%20Success%20Stories/G3/ePS%20Packaging%20-%20G3%20Case%20Study%20(2).jpg) ](https://epackagingsw.com/blog/why-label-converters-should-implement-new-erp-software-at-the-start-of-a-new-year) [Digital transformation](https://epackagingsw.com/blog/tag/digital-transformation), [Learning & education](https://epackagingsw.com/blog/tag/learning-education) ## Why Label Converters Should Implement new ERP Software in Q1 5 mins As the new year rolls in, many label converters begin strategizing ways to increase efficiency, redu... [Read more ](https://epackagingsw.com/blog/why-label-converters-should-implement-new-erp-software-at-the-start-of-a-new-year) [![Reduce Packaging Waste in Manufacturing ](https://epackagingsw.com/hubfs/01.%20Website/04.%20Resources/01.%20Insight/ePS%20Packaging%20-%20How%20to%20Reduce%20Packaging%20Waste%20in%20Manufacturing.svg) ](https://epackagingsw.com/blog/how-to-reduce-packaging-waste-in-manufacturing) [Optimization](https://epackagingsw.com/blog/tag/optimization) ## How to Reduce Waste in Packaging Manufacturing 3 mins Packaging manufacturers face a difficult situation, having to navigate narrow profit margins, increa... [Read more ](https://epackagingsw.com/blog/how-to-reduce-packaging-waste-in-manufacturing) [![Corrugated packaging](https://epackagingsw.com/hubfs/01.%20Website/04.%20Resources/01.%20Insight/sustainable%20corrugated%20packaging.jpg) ](https://epackagingsw.com/blog/the-impact-of-supply-chain-integration-on-corrugated-packaging) [Optimization](https://epackagingsw.com/blog/tag/optimization), [Learning & education](https://epackagingsw.com/blog/tag/learning-education) ## The Impact of Supply Chain Integration on Corrugated Packaging 4 mins In the dynamic world of corrugated packaging, improving efficiency and cost control are essential. [Read more ](https://epackagingsw.com/blog/the-impact-of-supply-chain-integration-on-corrugated-packaging) [![](https://epackagingsw.com/hubfs/01.%20Website/04.%20Resources/01.%20Insight/What%20is%20%E2%80%98cloud%20ERP%E2%80%99%20and%20how%20can%20it%20benefit%20label%20converters.svg) ](https://epackagingsw.com/blog/what-is-cloud-erp) [Digital transformation](https://epackagingsw.com/blog/tag/digital-transformation) ## What is ‘Cloud ERP’ and how can it Benefit Label Converters? 8 mins 63% of companies now prefer cloud ERP over on-premise systems as they offer scalable, secure, agile,... [Read more ](https://epackagingsw.com/blog/what-is-cloud-erp) [![](https://epackagingsw.com/hubfs/01.%20Website/04.%20Resources/01.%20Insight/ePS%20Packaging%20-%20Data-driven%20Leadership.svg) ](https://epackagingsw.com/blog/data-driven-leadership-in-the-packaging-and-printing-industry) [Digital transformation](https://epackagingsw.com/blog/tag/digital-transformation) ## Data-Driven Leadership in the Packaging Industry 6 mins The amount of data currently being generated is staggering. It is reported that 90% of the world’s d... 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