Services
PPC is an independent packaging consulting business. Not a sales organization or affiliated with a packaging supplier, PPC can provide the optimal solution to your packaging needs.
PPC offers its clients a very flexible source of packaging expertise that is more economical than hiring full-time staff.
Whether your needs are temporary or are more extensive, PPC can fill the requirement.
With a primary focus on consumer products, PPC combines strong technical skills with significant hands-on development experience to supply practical, actionable packaging solutions.
PPC provides services to companies in the following industries:
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Retail Food
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Quick Service Restaurant
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Foodservice
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Health and Beauty Aids
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Durable Consumer Goods
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Medical Device
Services Provided
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New package development - Using systems approach, research, identify, develop and test optimal new packaging
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Cost savings – Cost reduction through source reduction, material selection and design efficiency
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Sustainable solutions – New and/or updated packaging will be developed with a priority on improving its sustainability
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Project management from concept to store shelf - Integration with all relevant functional groups, which includes timeline development and maintenance
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Package concept generation - Creation and development of prototypes
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Packaging equipment selection, installation and start-up.
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Feasibility studies - Determine practical fit with resources and perform cost analyses
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Competitive analysis - Comprehensive examination of competitor packaging and industry surveys
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Sourcing of packaging and co-packers - Extensive industry knowledge and contacts
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Shelf-life improvement - Barrier packaging selection tailored to product and targeted shelf life
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Materials selection - Thorough knowledge of packaging materials to optimize cost/performance of packaging system
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Regulatory compliance - Ensure packaging meets FDA regulations
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Distribution damage assessment and solutions - On-site inspection, study of the distribution system and improved packaging designs
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Shipping efficiency improvement - Analysis of cube, pallet patterns and stack heigh
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Promotional packaging - Display shippers, end of aisle displays, specialty graphics
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Packaging line troubleshooting - Packaging design that integrates production line requirements to maximize production efficiencies
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Writing and organization of packaging specifications