Antalis Packaging Blog

In a world experiencing intense pressure on environmental and ecological health, the greatest force for positive change on the environment is the buying behaviour of the world’s consumers.

Efficiency is vital in logistics, especially during an economic crisis, and finding solutions to save time in everyday supply chain management should always be a top priority.

The need for speed is constant, with seasonal and omnichannel demand surges. It adds extra stress across operations for faster availability, packaging, order fulfilment and delivery.

However, just-in-time deliveries are a carefully composed melody where suppliers, manufacturers, warehouses and distribution must all be in tune. Harmony can easily be thrown off by a number of unpredictable issues like product damage, misplaced inventory, price hikes, delays, weather instability and much more. When one element is missing or too slow, the rest have to work harder to catch up – and time is lost.

We’re living through changing times. And the world of packaging is no exception. Fortunately, our packaging experts have got a nose for the new and interesting; and their innovative thinking is second to none when it comes to helping businesses find solutions to their packaging challenges. Here’s what they are predicting will be big news in 2020.

Environmental concerns, rising cost of raw materials and the impending Plastic Tax are making packaging and logistics companies think twice about their use of stretch film. But is it possible to cut the use of this warehouse staple?

Sustainability is now a priority for businesses across all sectors. It’s being driven largely by greater public awareness and consumer choice. However, maximising sustainability throughout the packaging chain requires ongoing, focused effort from all involved: retailers, the packaging industry, government and end users. Here, John Garner, Antalis Packaging’s Head of Business Development, explores the issues and what we all need to be doing to resolve them.

If you haven’t already automated your stretch wrapping process, or paid attention recently to the film you’re using, Mick Carless, Sales and Engineering Manager for the Antalis Packaging Machinery division, explains why you might want to start giving it some serious thought.

In today's world, environmental sustainability is key. It's a rising demand from consumers, and a global issue where we all have a role to play. Eco-friendly packaging has to be easy to recycle, be safe for the environment, and ideally made from recycled materials.

Packaging, when created with sustainability in mind, plays a key role in helping to preserve the environment. This is now more important than ever with natural resources being depleted at a rapid rate, and unrecycled plastic polluting the planet.

There is a tendency for most of us to equate ‘bespoke’ with luxury and expensive, which can be off-putting for those businesses packing non-premium goods or a tight budget to work with. Opting for off-shelf packaging might seem like the most cost-effective option, but delve a little deeper and you will discover hidden costs that could be gnawing away at your profitability. Here, we explore how far from being an expensive luxury, bespoke packaging is an investment that could realise significant savings for your business.

Antalis Packaging offers UK-wide packaging support for packaging materials, machinery and services.