Manufacturing & Supply Chain Stage Content
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How can digitalisation help co-packers prepare for the future?
Award-winning co-pack software provider Nulogy will be hosting a 60-minute panel discussion on how businesses are leveraging digitalisation and automation to improve operational efficiency and profitability. This panel session will discuss and showcase examples of how digitalisation through purpose-built software helps the contract packing community optimise their end-to-end co-packing workflows to accelerate throughput, improve quality and enable closer collaboration with brand customers. Through real-time data capture, co-packers can improve efficiency and eliminate some of the challenges that slow down throughput and impede machine performance. The discussion will include two panellists who have employed the Nulogy system within their own co-pack operation to achieve business wins. Their panel discussion will be followed by a Q&A session.
Wednesday 12th February – 10:30 – 11:15 (45 minutes)
Securing the Future of Packaging: Why UK manufacturers need a coherent industrial strategy now
Following the election of a new government, economic growth stalling and the UK recently dropping out of the top ten manufacturing nations, the need for a clear, long-term industrial strategy has never been more pressing. In order to ensure a competitive edge on the global stage, packaging manufacturers must focus on key investments, emerging technologies, and sustainable solutions. Attendees will gain insights into the strategic priorities for their industry, practical steps they can take to leverage government support, and a vision for a more sustainable, competitive future.
Wednesday 12th February – 11:30 – 12:00 (30 minutes)
Food for Thought: Developing packaging solutions for longer shelf life
The ability to preserve freshness for longer has become a key concern for manufacturers, retailers and consumers alike. Through advanced packaging technologies and design strategies, attendees will learn techniques from the factory floor on how to prevent spoilage, optimise storage conditions, and more. This talk will also touch on the importance of aligning packaging development with sustainability goals, showing how extending food’s shelf life not only reduces waste but also conserves resources throughout the supply chain.
Wednesday 12th February – 13:30 – 14:00 (30 minutes)
Connected Packaging: When does it make business sense?
As smart packaging technology evolves, manufacturers face crucial decisions about implementation. This panel brings together industry leaders to discuss when connected packaging delivers ROI, what barriers exist, and how to evaluate if it’s right for your operation. From success stories to implementation challenges, get practical insights to inform your smart packaging strategy.
Wednesday 12th February – 15:15 – 16:00 (45 minutes)
Winning the Market Through Digitalisation: Co-packers and the power of specialized software
Hosted by Nulogy, an award-winning co-pack software provider, this discussion will delve into how purpose built software enhances operational efficiency and profitability for contract packers. Exploring how digitalisation can optimises co-packing workflows, accelerates throughput, improves quality, and fosters collaboration with brand customers. Featuring real world insights, our panellists will share how implementing Nulogy’s system has driven success in their operations.
Thursday 13th February – 10:30 – 11:15 (45 minutes)
Predictions in Packaging Optimisation: Emerging technology trends for the good of your assembly line
Through automation, machine learning and artificial intelligence, the packaging process in factories has improved massively – especially when it comes to productivity, minimising errors and ensuring consistency. Gazing into the future, our experts will look into how factories will further improve and transform due to emerging technologies in the manufacturing sector. From streamlining packaging processes to eliminating the need for unnecessary materials, how will the latest innovations continue to make our factories leaner?
Thursday 13th February – 11:30 – 12:15 (45 minutes)
Scaling Without the Stress: How outsourced fulfilment drives business growth
In today’s fast-paced ecommerce environment, scaling a business efficiently can be a daunting task. However, by partnering with a third-party fulfilment provider, brands can streamline their operations, reduce costs, and focus on what matters most—growth. This talk will explore how outsourcing for fulfilment can be a game-changer for both established brands and those looking to scale quickly.
Thursday 13th February – 12:45 – 13:15 (30 minutes)
Smarter, Greener, Faster: Amazons journey to streamlining packaging operations with new technologies
With the advancements of new technologies, companies must strike a balance where both machine and worker work as one. Amazon has made significant strides in revolutionising its packaging and fulfilment processes. Through their blend of technological innovation and operational restructuring, they are on a journey to creating a supply chain that is not only smarter and faster, but attuned to the needs of both the planet and their workers.
Thursday 13th February – 14:30 – 15:00 (30 minutes)
PackUK The role of the value chain in delivering pEPR
In part two of PackUK exclusive launch at Packaging Innovations, join our very special guest – Minister for Nature, Mary Creagh – as she chairs a panel of key value chain voices, who will discuss their aspirations for pEPR and how collaboration between PackUK and its stakeholders is key to delivering a fair and efficient scheme. Hear perspectives from speakers representing a variety of different organisations such as Local Government, membership bodies, compliance schemes and packaging manufacturers, and learn how we can make material change together.
