Topic: Packaging & Labeling - Supply Chain 24/7 https://www.supplychain247.com/rss/category/packaging SupplyChain247 en peerless@peerlessmedia.com Copyright 2026 2026-02-19T17:15:00+00:00 Gartner: Few Companies Will Roll Out Humanoid Robots by 2028 https://www.supplychain247.com/article/gartner-humanoid-robots-supply-chain-warehouse-2028
Gartner says humanoid robots are still years away from real supply chain use, while simpler, task-focused robots are already winning in warehouses.]]> https://www.supplychain247.com/article/gartner-humanoid-robots-supply-chain-warehouse-2028 Warehouse|DC, Automation, Order Picking, Overhead Handling, Packaging & Labeling, Shelving & Racking, Warehouse Management, Technology, Robotics, Business, Manufacturing, Workforce Management, News 2026-01-21T16:05:00+00:00 How Supply Chains Are Adjusting to Constant Disruption https://www.supplychain247.com/article/loftware-2026-supply-chain-trends
Loftware’s 2026 report outlines five trends showing how supply chains are shifting toward greater connectivity, flexibility, and traceability.]]> https://www.supplychain247.com/article/loftware-2026-supply-chain-trends Warehouse|DC, Packaging & Labeling, Supply Chain, Enterprise Resource Planning, Sales & Operations Planning, Supply Chain Optimization, Technology, Security, Business, Leadership, Workforce Management, News 2026-01-14T17:06:00+00:00 Six Trends Shaping the Next Generation of Totes and Containers https://www.supplychain247.com/article/six-trends-shaping-next-generation-totes-containers
Totes and containers are being redesigned to support automation, tighter space, and faster warehouse operations.]]> https://www.supplychain247.com/article/six-trends-shaping-next-generation-totes-containers Warehouse|DC, Automation, Packaging & Labeling, Pallets & Containers, Warehouse Management, Supply Chain, Inventory Management, Sales & Operations Planning, Supply Chain Optimization, Technology, Business, Workforce Management, Other, Materials Handling, News 2025-12-23T14:07:00+00:00 How Neural Networks Are Changing the Way Warehouses Pick Orders https://www.supplychain247.com/article/how-neural-networks-are-changing-warehouse-picking
Neural networks are helping warehouses move beyond averages by predicting real pick times and smarter routes based on actual floor conditions.]]> https://www.supplychain247.com/article/how-neural-networks-are-changing-warehouse-picking Warehouse|DC, Auto ID & Data Capture, Automation, Order Management Systems, Order Picking, Packaging & Labeling, Warehouse Management, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Optimization, Business, Workforce Management, News 2025-12-10T13:01:00+00:00 The Best Warehouse Products of 2025, Chosen by Readers https://www.supplychain247.com/article/2025-readers-choice-material-handling-products
Material Handling 24/7 readers have announced the winning warehouse and manufacturing products of 2025.]]> https://www.supplychain247.com/article/2025-readers-choice-material-handling-products Warehouse|DC, Auto ID & Data Capture, Automated Guided Vehicle, Automation, Conveyors & Sortation, Lift Trucks, Loading Dock, Order Management Systems, Order Picking, Overhead Handling, Packaging & Labeling, Pallets & Containers, Shelving & Racking, Warehouse Management, Business, Industry Association, Other, Materials Handling, News 2025-12-09T12:57:00+00:00 12 Simple Ways To Improve Warehouse Performance Without Automation https://www.supplychain247.com/article/12-warehouse-efficiency-improvements-without-automation
12 small, low-cost changes that can quickly improve speed, accuracy, and overall performance inside the warehouse.]]> https://www.supplychain247.com/article/12-warehouse-efficiency-improvements-without-automation Warehouse|DC, Automation, Order Picking, Overhead Handling, Packaging & Labeling, Shelving & Racking, Warehouse Management, Business, Other, Materials Handling, News 2025-12-05T13:12:00+00:00 Report Finds Five Million Tons of Packaging Removed Since 2019 https://www.supplychain247.com/article/packaging-industry-cuts-five-million-tons-report-details
A new AMERIPEN report shows five million metric tons of packaging have been cut since 2019, reshaping shipping, sourcing, and supply chain operations.]]> https://www.supplychain247.com/article/packaging-industry-cuts-five-million-tons-report-details Warehouse|DC, Packaging & Labeling, Supply Chain, Sales & Operations Planning, Supply Chain Optimization, Sustainability, Business, Manufacturing, Retail, Other, Materials Handling, News 2025-11-21T14:15:00+00:00 Warehouse Workers Say Automation Makes the Job Easier and Safer https://www.supplychain247.com/article/warehouse-workers-respond-to-automation-survey
A new Exotec survey shows most warehouse workers now welcome automation because it makes their jobs safer, easier, and less stressful.]]> https://www.supplychain247.com/article/warehouse-workers-respond-to-automation-survey Warehouse|DC, Automation, Order Picking, Overhead Handling, Packaging & Labeling, Shelving & Racking, Warehouse Management, Technology, Business, Workforce Management, News 2025-11-20T15:46:00+00:00 Six Ways To Improve Warehouse Efficiency Without Breaking the Bank https://www.supplychain247.com/article/six-small-warehouse-changes-that-save-time
Six simple warehouse changes can save time, reduce steps, and keep daily work moving without big new investments.]]> https://www.supplychain247.com/article/six-small-warehouse-changes-that-save-time Warehouse|DC, Auto ID & Data Capture, Automation, Order Picking, Overhead Handling, Packaging & Labeling, Shelving & Racking, Warehouse Management, Business, Workforce Management, News 2025-11-17T14:04:00+00:00 What Sellers Need to Do Before Amazon Ends FBA Prep https://www.supplychain247.com/article/amazon-ending-fba-prep-services-2026
Amazon will end its FBA Prep services in 2026, requiring sellers to manage packaging, labeling, and prep on their own or find a reliable fulfillment partner.]]> https://www.supplychain247.com/article/amazon-ending-fba-prep-services-2026 Warehouse|DC, Packaging & Labeling, Warehouse Management, Supply Chain, Inventory Management, Business, E-commerce, Retail, Other, Ecommerce, News 2025-11-05T16:16:00+00:00 How Smart Labels Help Shippers Stay Ahead of Peak Season Chaos https://www.supplychain247.com/article/smart-labels-ai-peak-season-visibility
Smart labels paired with AI give shippers real-time visibility and faster responses, turning peak season from guesswork into control.]]> https://www.supplychain247.com/article/smart-labels-ai-peak-season-visibility Warehouse|DC, Automation, Packaging & Labeling, Warehouse Management, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Optimization, Technology, Big Data, Business, News 2025-10-28T16:58:00+00:00 Which Picking Method is Best for Your Operation? https://www.supplychain247.com/article/warehouse-picking-methods-speed-accuracy-efficiency
Experts say the best warehouse picking method depends on your products, workflows, and labor—not on the latest technology.]]> https://www.supplychain247.com/article/warehouse-picking-methods-speed-accuracy-efficiency Warehouse|DC, Automation, Order Picking, Packaging & Labeling, Supply Chain, Sales & Operations Planning, Supply Chain Optimization, Technology, Business, Workforce Management, News 2025-10-20T14:16:00+00:00 Four Package Labeling Trends Supply Chain Leaders Should Watch https://www.supplychain247.com/article/four-package-labeling-trends-supply-chain-leaders-should-watch
A new Loftware analysis highlights four trends transforming package labeling from a routine task into a vital supply chain function.]]> https://www.supplychain247.com/article/four-package-labeling-trends-supply-chain-leaders-should-watch Warehouse|DC, Packaging & Labeling, Warehouse Management, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Optimization, Technology, Business, E-commerce, Workforce Management, Other, Ecommerce, News 2025-10-20T11:36:00+00:00 Warehouse Packaging Automation Market Set to Surge by 2029 https://www.supplychain247.com/article/warehouse-packaging-automation-growth-2029
The warehouse packaging automation market is projected to grow by $2.4 billion by 2029, fueled by e-commerce, labor costs, and new technology adoption.]]> https://www.supplychain247.com/article/warehouse-packaging-automation-growth-2029 Warehouse|DC, Automation, Packaging & Labeling, Warehouse Management, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Optimization, Technology, Robotics, Business, E-commerce, Workforce Management, Other, Ecommerce, Materials Handling, News 2025-09-29T11:45:00+00:00 Food Recalls Spark Concern Over Safety and Traceability, Survey Says https://www.supplychain247.com/article/gs1-us-survey-food-recalls-traceability-2025
A GS1 US survey shows consumers worry about frequent food recalls, highlighting the importance of supply chain traceability and FSMA Rule 204 compliance.]]> https://www.supplychain247.com/article/gs1-us-survey-food-recalls-traceability-2025 Warehouse|DC, Packaging & Labeling, Supply Chain, Inventory Management, Risk Management, Technology, Business, News 2025-09-08T14:03:00+00:00 How Labeling Errors Create Big Problems in Global Supply Chains https://www.supplychain247.com/article/barcodes-labeling-errors-supply-chain-2025
Bad barcodes and device mismanagement are quietly disrupting supply chains, creating delays, fines, and compliance risks in an already high-pressure environment.]]> https://www.supplychain247.com/article/barcodes-labeling-errors-supply-chain-2025 Transportation, Warehouse|DC, Auto ID & Data Capture, Packaging & Labeling, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Optimization, Technology, Business, E-commerce, Manufacturing, Retail, Other, Electronics, News 2025-08-21T15:09:00+00:00 Dexterity and HIWIN Debut First Smart Arm Built for Warehouses https://www.supplychain247.com/article/dexterity-hiwin-warehouse-robot-arm
Dexterity and HIWIN have teamed up to launch a new robot arm made for warehouse use, featured in Dexterity’s two-armed Mech robot.]]> https://www.supplychain247.com/article/dexterity-hiwin-warehouse-robot-arm Warehouse|DC, Automation, Order Picking, Packaging & Labeling, Warehouse Management, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Optimization, Technology, Robotics, News 2025-07-30T12:09:00+00:00 Gartner: Most Companies Will Drop Voluntary Packaging Goals by 2028 https://www.supplychain247.com/article/gartner-packaging-laws-2028
Gartner says most companies will stop using voluntary packaging goals and follow stricter government rules by 2028, with big supply chain and cost impacts.]]> https://www.supplychain247.com/article/gartner-packaging-laws-2028 Warehouse|DC, Packaging & Labeling, Warehouse Management, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Optimization, Sustainability, Business, Government, Leadership, News 2025-07-24T10:35:00+00:00 How Intelligent Cartonization Maximizes ROI from Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) https://www.supplychain247.com/article/how-intelligent-cartonization-maximizes-roi-from-autonomous-mobile-robots-amrs
Are your AMRs underperforming? Smart cartonization might be the missing link. Discover how optimized packing can drive ROI from robotic automation.]]> https://www.supplychain247.com/article/how-intelligent-cartonization-maximizes-roi-from-autonomous-mobile-robots-amrs Warehouse|DC, Packaging & Labeling 2025-07-15T18:07:00+00:00 How Smart Packing Optimization Reduces Shipping Costs in Volatile Supply Chains https://www.supplychain247.com/article/how-smart-packing-optimization-reduces-shipping-costs-in-volatile-supply-chains
Discover how data-driven packing optimization helps fulfillment teams reduce DIM fees, improve carton utilization, and adapt to rising shipping costs in today’s volatile supply chain environment.]]> https://www.supplychain247.com/article/how-smart-packing-optimization-reduces-shipping-costs-in-volatile-supply-chains Warehouse|DC, Packaging & Labeling 2025-06-10T17:58:00+00:00