Nancy Smith

Lean Manufacturing has been an important topic for the package-printing industry (and all U.S. manufacturing, for that matter) for many years now. Printers have most likely engaged in Lean Manufacturing processes without even knowing it. Why? Because Lean is all about reducing/eliminating waste and improving productivity. Any business that hasn’t been seriously engaged in these activities is probably having a difficult time in today’s competitive landscape.

Specialty materials company Rohm and Haas is advancing its efforts to solve sustainability challenges facing customers in food and consumer product packaging, most recently evidenced by the company’s participation at the 2009 Sustainable Package Design Workshop + Designer’s Resource Expo in Clearwater, Florida.

CHICAGO, Ill.—Radius Solutions Ltd. announced that Multi Packaging Solutions (MPS) is leveraging its PECAS Vision to support its key business objectives and generate substantial business benefits. The company’s rapid growth led to the need for a new ERP/MIS system to support standardized operations across multiple facilities and to provide immediate access to critical business information. After thorough due diligence, Radius Solutions’ PECAS Vision was selected and an aggressive timeline for implementation was set. Both companies dedicated a team of top professionals to lead the implementation efforts. The solution was rolled out at the Indianapolis and Louisville locations in only five months. With plans to