Since most consumers have realized how their lives are improved by a container option like flexible packaging solutions, utilizing bags and pouches can give a product a real edge on the shelf. Manufacturers looking to realize benefits from innovation at every stage of a product's life can take advantage of this.

Optimized flexible packaging solutions for manufacturers

Characterized by changing consumer demands and the demands of emerging markets, providing flexible packaging solutions has largely been a market-led decision. The response has been strong; established markets are transitioning toward bags and pouches and many developing countries are skipping cans and boxes entirely.

With these trends as important indicators for flexible packaging, MJS Packaging has optimized its flexible packaging solutions to to ensure that manufacturers capitalize on the opportunity before the product even gets into consumers' hands.

Manufacturing efficiencies. As a lightweight solution that produces less waste and decreases the need for shelf space, flexible packaging solutions can increase efficiency with packaging materials and decrease the need for disposal of byproducts. With these two factors and many more, bags and pouches can provide a significant manufacturing edge.

Cost efficiencies. Flexible packaging solutions can help decrease freight costs at all levels and can create better cost efficiencies in production and handling. From businesses needing to cut costs to those who watch every penny as a function of best practices, every business should consider the financial advantages of flexible packaging.

Eco-friendly packaging advantages. In all stages of the product life-cycle, flexible packaging solutions can be counted upon to be a more sustainable option. It starts with a production process requiring less water and energy consumption and it continues with fewer greenhouse gas emissions, along with lower transportation-related energy and fossil fuel consumption needs. When the product reaches the consumer, the product packaging also creates less household waste and landfill consumption.

Competitive edge. Especially when a competitor is still using boxes or molded plastic, gain a significant edge by meeting market demand with flexible packaging solutions. Take a deeper look at the data for the industry, and appeal to consumers with more visual appeal, versatility, convenience, fresh-keeping design, and much more.

Is flexible packaging suitable?

There are many format options available for manufacturers to accommodate many types of industries. Although the bulk of the shift to flexible packaging solutions is still with food products, beverage products, retail, and agriculture, there is great growth occurring with pharmaceutical and healthcare products as well.

Before a change is made to packaging, MJS Packaging recommends checking all domestic and international regulatory compliance standards for safety. This will help a company fully capitalize on flexible packaging advantages, especially if distributing pharmaceutical and healthcare products. MJS Packaging can also offer guidance that can minimize disruption and complications during any packaging transition.