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Packaging and the Future Supply Chain By Jeff Wincel When I look at the landscape of packaging and supply chain and try to envision what is on the future horizon, I start by looking back. In the 1980’s I began my career in automotive procurement and supply chain....
Too often the future gets ignored. Business executives are head down, busy solving problems and putting out fires. But that can risk neglecting longer-term change and opportunity, especially in a transforming world.And change often comes from outside a sector. It’s...
The Pandemic CheckUP Learnings By Wayne Clancy Leaders everywhere are looking at how to manage their workforces as we emerge from the pandemic. Even organizations that have seen significant revenue growth face many unknowns: will my team ever return to the office...
By Mike Richmond, PTIS partner The IPVM Mode™ is a maturity model designed specifically for packaging to show the many elements that touch packaging internally and across the value chain. As the packaging industry moves toward many new challenges and...
As consumers, brands, and legislators pivot toward a more circular economy message, Packaging Foresight explains how it is imperative that flexible packaging move toward this new model of sustainability. Also, read a future perspective on how digital commerce...
Packaging success requires a leader who has a vision for where the industry is heading. This issue of Packaging Foresight examines how you can drive your company's future by wearing the mantle of a visionary. Also, PTIS introduces its new strategic partner,...
Where are things heading for packaging in 2021? The team at PTIS put their heads together to forecast likely scenarios for the coming year. And it’s not all bad. The rigors of 2020 have spurred agile brands and packaging suppliers to quickly adapt. That is likely...
The PTIS 2019 Future of Packaging program concluded with a comprehensive view of the forces and trends shaping the sector, and a 10-year forecast of its future direction. Then the pandemic swept the world, raising the obvious question: Did everything change? We...
Suddenly, remote line trials and virtual Factory Acceptance Tests are becoming normal. In the October issue of Packaging Foresight, learn why remote audits, trials and acceptance tests are gaining ground. Also, consider Packaging Futurist's high-tech scenario for...
In uncertain times, protecting your supply chain is of utmost importance. In this month's Packaging Foresight, PTIS and Leading Futurists examine how companies can ensure their packaging operations run smoothly by building options into their supply chain...
As leading consultants to the industry, PTIS, in collaboration with Leading Futurists, has launched a new, monthly newsletter. Packaging Foresight offers concise insights on the future of packaging. The premier issue addresses the role of Industry 4.0 in the...
Packaging is in a transformational state, driving disruptive innovation across the industry.With so much in flux, there is a clear need to help remove noise in the system and move from bad VUCA (volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity) to good VUCA. We...
Here is our fifth newsletter on Covid-19 and Packaging. PTIS, Leading Futurists and some of our valued Alliance Partners provide weekly perspectives, insights, and tools you can use to help you understand the near-future needs of your stakeholders, wherever you may...
Here is our third email on Covid-19 and Packaging. PTIS, Leading Futurists and some of our valued Alliance Partners provide weekly perspectives, insights, and tools you can use to help you understand the near-future needs of your stakeholders, wherever you may...
Here is our eighth email on Covid-19 and Packaging. PTIS, Leading Futurists and some of our valued Alliance Partners provide weekly perspectives, insights, and tools you can use to help you understand the near-future needs of your stakeholders, wherever you may...
Here is our seventh email on Covid-19 and Packaging. PTIS, Leading Futurists and some of our valued Alliance Partners provide weekly perspectives, insights, and tools you can use to help you understand the near-future needs of your stakeholders, wherever you may...
The sixth issue from PTIS and Leading Futurists about navigating packaging through a (post) pandemic world is out, with our usual feature - " A voice from the future." Our guest column comes from Tim Raven of Worximity. Tim brings a perspective on how to use new...
The fourth issue from PTIS and Leading Futurists about navigating packaging through a (post) pandemic world is out, with our usual feature - " A voice from the future." The issue also includes a guest column from our friend and partner Ralph Blessing of Blessing...
It's definitely going to be different coming out of the current business situation. PTIS and Leading Futurists have another post in our series about navigating packaging through a (post) pandemic world. Let us know any thoughts you have. To view the special update...
PTIS and Leading Futurists have launched a quick read newsletter series about how packaging companies can think of the "new normal" that the current pandemic has brought. The issue includes: ● Moving into the “Next Normal” – and a voice from the...