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Enterprises\nbig and small, face many challenges when it comes to packaging their products.\nIt could be an edible oil manufacturer shifting from bulk packs to smaller\nretail packs; it could be an SME launching a local snack brand; it could be an\nestablished FMCG company looking to launch different SKUs for the rural market.\nIt could be a village dairy farm who wants to market its produce independently\nin nearby towns, or it could be a company with ambitious growth plans, looking\nto enhance capacity with automatic\npackaging machine<\/a><\/strong> technology.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are\nsome common challenges that packaging must overcome. These include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Product\nprotection<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The first\nand primary use of packaging is to protect the goods inside. Depending on the\nnature and composition of your product, you need to find packaging that\neffectively protects your product from damage and contamination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Distribution<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

With\ngrowing markets and e-commerce, products have to go beyond warehouses direct to\nthe consumer’s door. So packaging needs to be able to withstand the movement\nand the journey. That too, in the most economical way. Light weight\nmaterial can also help to substantially reduce logistics costs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Freshness<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Especially for the food industry, freshness is vital.\nPackaging must help to keep products at their peak until purchase.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sustainability<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Sustainable\npackaging that uses fewer raw materials, produces less waste and encourages\nrecycling is the way of the future. Companies today are more aware of how their\npackaging affects the environment. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Market\nimpression<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The impression a consumer makes at the point of sale\ninfluences whether they will buy a product. So the packaging needs to be\nattractive, provide convenience, ergonomics and relevant information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rising\ncosts<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Controlling costs and indeed reducing them, are crucial for\nany business. Reducing the amount and weight of packaging, or using more recycled\nmaterials can help bring down costs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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When in comes to investing in an automated packaging machine<\/a><\/strong>,\nevery enterprise and application has its own criteria and challenges. Some of\nthe main ones include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n