THE FUTURE OF PACKAGING 

PACKAGING FORESIGHT for your business

For over two decades, leading companies have relied on PTIS and Leading Futurists to guide their strategies and programs, through every three year Future of Packaging consortia, and now with our valued global alliance partners, provide insightful Packaging Foresight that you can use to help guide and grow your business.

Contact us to stay ahead of key drivers and trends impacting packaging.

Brian Wagner
brian@ptisglobal.com
269-806-4566

Virtual Packaging Department (VPD©): Scalable Expertise on Demand

Oct 7, 2025

By Mike Richmond, PTIS Founder & Principal

Virtual Packaging Expertise, When You Need It

The Virtual Packaging (VPD©) team delivers highly skilled, seasoned experts who integrate seamlessly into your organization. Whether you need full-time support or project-based assistance, our virtual packaging professionals provide access to the entire PTIS network across the value chain.

VPD© complements your existing packaging department without the cost of hiring full-time staff, helping your team achieve growth goals, drive innovation, and execute efficiently.

Flexible and Scalable Virtual Packaging Solutions

Our Virtual Packaging services address gaps in resources and provide expertise when your packaging department is:

  • Non-existent or understaffed

  • Experiencing hiring freezes or leaves of absence

  • Lacking critical skills for specialized projects

With VPD©, you get autonomous, highly capable professionals who increase capacity limits, execute projects effectively, and support profit growth and productivity improvements.

How Virtual Packaging Works

  1. Consultation – Share your packaging needs with our team.
  2. Team Matching – We assign the right virtual packaging professional based on your project and time requirements.
  3. Implementation – Execute productivity, innovation, and development initiatives with expert support.

Whether your goal is cost savings, process optimization, or packaging innovation, VPD© offers a flexible virtual packaging solution that delivers measurable results.

Most Requested Consulting Services

Strategize

  • Future of Packaging Multi-Sponsor Programs

  • Strategic Planning, Business Growth, and Innovation

  • Sustainability/Circular Economy Insights

  • EPR/PPWR Strategy and Roadmaps

  • Organization Strategy & Thought Leadership

Research

  • Consumer Insight for Package Design

  • Omni-Channel Retail and eCommerce Trends

  • Marketplace Trends and Competitive Reports

  • GenAI-Powered Research with Expert Oversight

Optimize

  • Strategic & Tactical Project Management

  • Virtual Packaging Support

  • EPR Reporting & Cost Optimization

  • Supplier and Co-Pack Optimization Strategies

Why Choose Virtual Packaging (VPD©)

The Virtual Packaging Department provides flexible, scalable, and cost-effective expertise across the packaging value chain. It enables companies to increase capacity, drive innovation, and implement strategic initiatives without the expense of full-time hires.

Start your Virtual Packaging program today and leverage top packaging talent on-demand to boost productivity, profitability, and long-term success.

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Contact us to learn more about how PTIS can help your company can create value through packaging.