Case Studies

Ralph Young of AICC, recently said of the packaging scorecard training lead by PKG associates, "I came away with what I needed, a greater understanding of the front-end and back room of the scorecard. I love the formulas."

The Packaging Knowledge Group has provided results-oriented solutions for numerous companies. These efforts include:

  • Designed and changed packaging for a major home appliance line that resulted in the reduction of several hundred tons of packaging material per year.
  • Implemented a packaging change in a multi-plant environment for durable goods that reduced material consumption, reduced the number of materials and eliminated waste at the customer location.
  • Assisted a major food company in collecting, organizing and loading packaging scorecard data for over 5000 SKU's.
  • Incorporated post consumer recycled content (PCR) into one package design that eliminated consuming 50,000 tons per year of virgin fiber.
  • Conducted a waste composition study and identified key areas for reduction, recycling and composting.
  • Conducted packaging scorecard training for over 200 companies (including Wal-Mart suppliers as well as packaging suppliers).
  • Assisted numerous companies in collecting, organizing and loading packaging scorecard data for products ranging from light bulbs to flower arrangements and everything in between.
  • Performed a packaging line optimization study leading to over $500k annual savings in reduced product give away.
  • Developed material and whole package test methods for a variety of customers.
  • Designed, tested and validated a new packaging system for a fiber optic product being shipped to China.
  • Performed testing and suggested design improvements for a major pharmaceutical product.
  • Audited marketing collateral for accuracy of environmental claims for numerous companies.

What can the Packaging Knowledge Group do for you? Contact us today for complimentary consultation at 866-977-PKGS (7547).

Our clients are saying...

"The onsite scorecard training conducted by PKG was extremely helpful to our Packaging Engineering group. Not only did the session prove extremely beneficial in 'putting us on the right track' for scorecard accuracy, but additionally we gained a great deal of insight into how the Wal Mart buyers use the information and the factors that drive their procurement decisions. I would strongly recommend this training to all who are involved with packaging development and procurement for Wal Mart."

Mike Kring
Senior Packaging Engineer
Land O' Lakes Research and Development