by Jeanine Vecchio | Feb 6, 2023 | Sustainability, Uncategorized
Gartner predicts 20% of organizations likely to ditch efforts and focus on reducing carbon footprint of packaging In 2020, a large McKinsey survey into sustainable packaging found that 55% of U.S. consumers were very concerned or extremely concerned about...
by Jeanine Vecchio | Feb 6, 2023 | Resin Increase/Decrease, Uncategorized
Resin buyers stayed stuck in the doldrums last week. Spot resin market activity was slower than a typical January, with completed volumes again below average. There was some rejuvenated demand, at least for polyethylene (PE), following severe weather and tornados in...
by Jeanine Vecchio | Jul 5, 2022 | Uncategorized
There is no clear sign when the global supply chain crisis will end. It began during the COVID-19 pandemic, worsened with the surge in demand that followed the lifting of national lockdowns around the world, and further deepened amid recent global events. Some...
by Jeanine Vecchio | Jun 1, 2022 | Uncategorized
More and more businesses around the world are putting sustainability at the center of their growth strategies, and the logistics industry is no different. This is a crucial decision towards a green future, as the supply chain is one of the major contributors to...
by delia-admin | May 26, 2022 | Uncategorized
In a world where every dollar matters, it can be tempting to buy packaging directly from a manufacturer. The assumption is that you will save money by eliminating one step in the traditional procurement process. Well, you know what they say about people who assume....
by Jeanine Vecchio | May 23, 2022 | Uncategorized
Tomorrow will be a week since the horrific shooting at Tops Market in Buffalo. Ten innocent people lost their lives and others were injured as a result of one person’s actions and hatred. Our hearts go out to those who lost loved ones and the community now dealing...