Voices of the Industry: Do You Know Your OEE Score?
Most of us have heard the acronym "OEE," but not all of us fully understand the concept behind the name, or what it can mean to the improvement of how efficiently our operations run. According to well-known packaging consultant John Henry, OEE stands for Overall Equipment Efficiency, and it is a method of precisely measuring how efficient your production equipment, production lines and facility are. Efficiency is about doing things right, while another measurement he focuses on as a consultant--Effectiveness--is also important. Effectiveness is about doing the right things, another challenge.

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HP's WS6000 Digital Press
The HP Indigo WS6000 Digital Press from CPA Associate Member HP is the most technically advanced roll-fed digital solution, targeting high-volume, medium-run labels and packaging mainstream production.

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Innovative Labeling Systems Digital Labels
Innovative Labeling Solutions, a digital label and packaging specialist, uses the HP Indigo print platform and a plateless electro-ink technology to deliver superior print quality. Other benefits include complete graphic flexibility, speed-to-market, environmentally-friendly solutions for pressure sensitive labels, shrink sleeves, folding cartons, and flexible packaging. Innovative Labeling Systems is an associate member of the Contract Packaging Association. 

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Should you put all your eggs in one basket?
The pros and cons of exclusive contract packaging service arrangements - for both buyers and sellers.

Contract packaging service providers often try to capitalize on their investment in packaging machinery that may have been obtained in order to service one buyer or one contract. Once the contract is underway, the packaging service company may seek other contracts that will allow it to package similar products.

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