Over the course of the events, brands and packaging supplier professionals gained insight into how automating processes and deploying cloud-based technologies can boost efficiency and productivity in packaging. From May 17 through May 21, almost one thousand online attendees joined daily sessions, demonstrations, and workshops with Esko experts and packaging supply chain
E-commerce, winter storms, and other factors contributed to the supply squeeze.
But one CEO says it stops short of a shortage.
International Paper makes one in every three boxes in the US, and it along with the rest of the industry is dealing with supply squeezes amid larger concern that manufactures could soon face a cardboard shortage.
Thomas Ryan, the director of corporate communications at International Paper, said that the reason was multifaceted. As COVID restrictions began to loosen, the economy started to pick up steam, he told Insider. Then, the winter storms hit, and inputs began to get tight – for us, fiber, recovered fiber, petroleum derivatives such as chemicals for adhesives. Then, add a tight labor market to the mix.
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Colgate-Palmolive, Amgen, Mars, and Newell Brands are confirmed to have joined the speaking lineup at EskoWorld 2021, a free-to-attend virtual brand conference that will be held on May 19th - 20th and headlined by McKinsey & Company.
Delegates will gain exclusive access to top packaging and marketing experts from leading CPG and life sciences brands, who will share their respective artwork and digital asset management transformation journeys.
Andy Warnement, Vice President and General Manager of Esko | Brand Solutions said: “Brand packaging executives will benefit from first-hand access to the challenges, best practices and technology leading brands use. It’s a unique opportunity to understand how peers have digitized, automated and connected the packaging and content development process to boost marketing and brand performance.”
McKinsey to Headline EskoWorld 2021 Virtual Brand Packaging Conference Free registration for the annual event is now open
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Designed for CPG and Life Sciences brands and marking the 30th anniversary of the global event, EskoWorld 2021 virtual brand conference will be held on May 19th and 20th. With two half days of presentations and discussions with leading brands and industry experts, the event is set to showcase the latest market trends and support packaging executives on their digital transformation journey.
Headlining the event, David Feber and Daniel Nordigarden of leading global management consultant firm McKinsey & Company will talk to the megatrends affecting the global packaging industry and the next normal for the supply chain. Alongside will be experts from leading organizations including global household and consumer products company Colgate Palmolive and Amgen, an internat