--- title: Insight - the blog from ePS Packaging | Aleks Zlatic description: "Aleks works at eProductivity Software and helps drive profitable growth in its packaging operating unit: ePS Packaging. ePS Packaging’s mission is to revolutionize the packaging industry through innovative solutions that address their challenges and empower them with cutting-edge technology and strategic partnerships. Aleks has enabled ePS to increase its footprint at large key customers, gain market share in established markets, and expand the business into new emerging markets. Previously, Aleks led growth at high-tech operating companies (Esko and X-rite Pantone) in the product ID division of Danaher Corp. and Barco Group and LMX Corp (Lego), operating in domestic and emerging markets for over 25 years. Prior to that, he established and exited a successful start-up in Toronto, Canada, using disruptive technology for packaging and print pre-production. Aleks lived and worked in Canada, Brazil, Mexico, and now the USA. Aleks holds a Global Executive MBA from IE Business School." --- ![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! 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[Read more ](https://epackagingsw.com/blog/plant-floor-visibility-vs-production-scheduling-optimization-what-first) [![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... 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[Read more ](https://epackagingsw.com/blog/5-packaging-technology-solutions-that-boost-profitability) [![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) [![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) [![](https://epackagingsw.com/hubfs/01.%20Website/04.%20Resources/01.%20Insight/The%20Power%20Of%20Data.svg) ](https://epackagingsw.com/blog/the-power-of-data-unlocking-packaging-automation-and-smart-manufacturing) [Optimization](https://epackagingsw.com/blog/tag/optimization), [Digital transformation](https://epackagingsw.com/blog/tag/digital-transformation) ## The Power of Data: Unlocking Packaging Automation & Smart Manufacturing 6 mins The fourth industrial revolution is said to be Industry 4.0. It has changed (and promises to change)... 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[Read more ](https://epackagingsw.com/blog/insights-from-sustainable-packaging-coalition-engage) [![Practical Ways Converting Companies Can Leverage AI](https://epackagingsw.com/hubfs/01.%20Website/04.%20Resources/01.%20Insight/AI%20in%20Packaging%20(1).svg) ](https://epackagingsw.com/blog/practical-ways-converting-companies-can-leverage-generative-ai) [Digital transformation](https://epackagingsw.com/blog/tag/digital-transformation), [Learning & education](https://epackagingsw.com/blog/tag/learning-education) ## Practical Ways Converting Companies Can Leverage Generative AI 5 mins My previous article, Exploring AI Technologies for Manufacturing: A Primer for Converters, introduce... [Read more ](https://epackagingsw.com/blog/practical-ways-converting-companies-can-leverage-generative-ai) [![](https://epackagingsw.com/hubfs/01.%20Website/04.%20Resources/01.%20Insight/ePS%20Packaging%20-%20Basics%20of%20EPD%20Extended%20Producer%20Responsibility%20.png) ](https://epackagingsw.com/blog/extended-producer-responsibility-in-packaging) [Sustainability & environmental compliance](https://epackagingsw.com/blog/tag/sustainability-environmental-compliance) ## Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) in the packaging industry 5 mins The packaging industry, particularly the flexible packaging segment, has seen rapid growth due to it... 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