When:
Wednesday, September 21, 2011
10:00 am Boston / 15:00 London
In this webinar speakers will review the use of laboratory based distribution testing as a tool to optimise packaging. The common test standards will be reviewed as an introduction before considering how best-practice approaches to performance testing can deliver further value and better meet the needs of the FMCG sector.
Various case studies will be used to highlight light weighting opportunities and the latest approaches to delivering further material and cost reduction, including weight reduction in beverage containers, weight reduction in plastic bottles and advanced testing in support of development of light weight composite milk packs
Background:
- The FMCG sector is a particular focus for packaging reduction because of cost competition and because of retailer and consumer expectations for environmentally sound packaging solutions
- Retail cost reduction and efficiency drivers (eg sourcing from the Far East and shelf-ready packaging) can place additional demands on packaging performance and so add greater challenges to packaging reduction
- However, product losses and damage resulting from inadequate packaging can have a far greater financial and environmental cost
- The challenge is to optimise packaging not only for its retail function but to ensure product protection through distribution to store shelf.
Agenda:
- Benefits of distribution testing (package testing)
- What's involved
- Overview and application of the main test standards
- Shortfalls of using the main test standards for the FMCG sector
- Concept and benefits of focused test methods
- Field auditing - data recorders
- Field auditing - observation
- Latest approaches to testing
Who Should Attend:
Those in the food & beverage, personal care, household and other consumer packaged goods sectors, with responsibility for:
- Packaging design, development & specification
- Environmental and sustainability initiatives
- Performance Testing
- Logistics of finished goods
- Retailing
How does it work?
This event will stream a live presentation with audio from your internet browser. You will receive the link with joining instructions via email, separate from your registration confirmation. If you have not received the link within 48 hours of the event, please email Chandra Guyot or call on +207-781-9602.
About eLearning
eLearning is a natural extension of the events, publications and consultancy already offered by Smithers Pira. Smithers Pira eLearning offers a wide array of online learning sessions. These online seminars, or webinars, compliment our global events calendar, membership packages and provide participants with a competitive advantage in an easily digestable format.
Webinars vary in length from 30-120 minutes, and are offered live with interactive question and answer periods. There is no software to install, and the events are available directly from your internet browser.
This event will stream a live presentation with audio from your internet browser. You will receive the link with joining instructions via email, separate from your registration confirmation. If you have not received the link within 48 hours of the event, please email Chandra Guyot or call on +207-781-9602.