| What is Packaging design drivers? | 1. Ergonomics
2. Logistics - Handling, Lifting, Loading/Unloading, Warehousing
3. Sustainability - - Economic sustainability (Improved sales and reduced costs). Environmental sustainability (Reduction of waste and materials, recycling, waste recovery). Social sustainability (Transparent, honest and understandable information)
4. Safety - Content safety (Ett pakets innehåll ska hållas säkert), Ecosystems and Human health safety
5. Marketing - Attraction of the product and Visibility |
| What is the goal with packaging? | Packaging refers to an enabling system designed to protect and ensure the effective and efficient transport, handling, and storage of a product throughout the supply chain
Packaging includes the design, production, and use of containers (behållare), materials, and technologies to protect and transport goods from manufacturers to end consumers. Effective packaging ensures prevents damage or spoilage, facilitates (underlättar) efficient handling and transportation, and provides essential information to consumers. |
| What is Packaging most researched topics? | 1. Consumer Behaviour (Efficiency, packaging, design)
2. Enviromental Pollution (Emissions, CO2, reduction)
3. Circular Economy (Circular economy, food waste, resource, energy)
4. Waste Management (Plastic, logistics, packaging systems, crate boxes)
5. Resource Conservation (Distribution, life cycle assessment)
6. Operational management (Design, performance, reverse logistic, recycling) |
| What is Sustainable packaging logistics (SPL)? | The process of designing, implementing and controlling the integrated packaging, product and supply chain systems. |
| Provide a few examples of packaging in the supply chain? | Primary Packaging
Secondary Packaging
Tertiary Packaging
Protective Packaging
Sustainable Packaging
Retail Packaging
Bulk Packaging |
| What is Primary Packaging? | Primary Packaging: This refers to the packaging that comes into direct contact with the product. Examples include bottles, cans, jars, blister packs, or pouches. Primary packaging protects the product from contamination (nedsmutsning), preserves its freshness, and provides convenience for consumers |
| What is Secondary Packaging? | Secondary Packaging: Secondary packaging refers to the additional layer of packaging that holds multiple units of primary packaging together. It serves to group and protect primary packages during transportation and handling. Examples include cardboard boxes, shrink wrap, or corrugated cartons. |
| What is Tertiary Packaging? | Tertiary Packaging: Tertiary packaging involves packaging units of secondary packages for efficient handling and transportation. It typically includes pallets, stretch wrap, or containers used for bulk shipment. Tertiary packaging ensures stability, protection, and easy identification during storage and distribution. |
| What is Protective Packaging? | Protective Packaging: This type of packaging focuses on providing cushioning (dämpning) and protection to fragile (ömtåliga) or sensitive products. It may include materials such as bubble wrap, foam inserts, or air pillows to absorb shocks and vibrations during transit. |
| What is Sustainable Packaging? | Sustainable Packaging: With increasing environmental concerns, sustainable packaging aims to minimize the environmental impact of packaging materials. It includes options like biodegradable or compostable materials, recyclable packaging, or reduced packaging waste. |
| What is Retail Packaging? | Retail Packaging: Retail packaging is designed to attract consumers' attention and enhance the product's market appeal on store shelves. It often includes branding elements, attractive graphics, and product information to communicate with customers. |
| What is Bulk Packaging? | Bulk Packaging: Bulk packaging is used for transporting large quantities of products efficiently. It includes containers, drums, or intermediate bulk containers (IBCs) for bulk liquids, powders, or granular materials. |
| What is the goal with Packaging in the supply chain? | Packaging in the supply chain is essential for ensuring product safety, efficiency, and consumer satisfaction. It is also a crucial element in branding, marketing, and communicating product information to end consumers. |
| What is (Sustainable Packaging Logistics (SPL)? | Sustainable Packaging Logistics (SPL), regarded as a progressive procedure designed to boost sustainability, assesses each phase of packaging in the supply chain |
| What is Shelf Ready Packaging (SRP)? | Shelf Ready Packaging (SRP): SRP involves grouping primary packages in ready-to-display secondary or tertiary packaging at the point of sale. This simplifies consumer purchasing, reduces material and logistical costs, and enhances product visibility. |
| What parts are included in SPL (Sustainable Packaging Logistics)? | Dimensional Changes
Material Changes
Quantity of Product per Packaging
Packaging Relationship Redesign
Materials Standardization
Dimensional Standardization
Aesthetic Changes
Returnable Packaging |
| What is Dimensional Changes in SPL? | Dimensional Changes: Adjusting the size of packaging can reduce material usage, minimize waste, enhance product protection, and improve logistical efficiency. |
| What is Material Changes in SPL? | Material Changes: Simplifying materials used, opting for cheaper or more recyclable materials, and promoting economies of scale in procurement can lead to cost savings and environmental benefits. |
| What is Quantity of Product per Packaging in SPL? | Quantity of Product per Packaging: First, adjusting the amount of product in each package can decrease material use and packaging waste. Second, optimizing the packing process by switching between manual and automatic methods can lower production costs and resource consumption, although introducing new materials could come with added expenses. |
| What is Packaging Relationship Redesign in SPL? | Packaging Relationship Redesign: Rethinking the connection between primary, secondary, and tertiary packaging can enhance logistics performance, minimize material consumption, and reduce waste generation. |
| What is Materials Standardization and Dimensional Standardization in SPL? | Materials Standardization: Standardizing packaging materials simplifies procurement, leading to economies of scale for packaging manufacturers.
Dimensional Standardization: Standardizing packaging dimensions streamlines procurement for packaging companies, resulting in purchasing economies of scale and reduced setup times. |
| What is Aesthetic Changes in SPL? | Aesthetic Changes: Thoughtful design in terms of text, color, material, and shape can lower packaging costs, aid recycling, promote sales, and communicate product attributes effectively. |
| What is Returnable Packaging in SPL? | Returnable Packaging: Replacing single-use packaging with returnable packaging reduces overall logistics costs, purchase expenses, resource usage, and waste generation. |
