Shaping the Future of Packaging Operations, published by PMMI – The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies in March 2022, examines insights gathered from the Top to Top summit, pre-conference questionnaires and industry benchmarks including PMMI surveys, Visier and labor statistics to map near-term priorities for CPGs and OEMs. Analysis indicates four focus areas—strategic collaboration and early supplier engagement; workforce development and automation-enabled skills retention; productivity through flexible machinery, training and remote diagnostics; and sustainability spanning material choices and energy efficiency—where emerging patterns show joint R&D, modular design and operator-centric tools tend to improve outcomes. Charts highlight comparative trends and case-based examples, including modular systems and AR-enabled training. The report reveals where engineering teams are prioritizing investments to strengthen resilience.
Published by PMMI — The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies in March 2022. Based on pre-conference questionnaires, Top to Top summit focus groups and interviews, and secondary analysis (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Visier, and PMMI research) from CPG and OEM stakeholders collected in 2021–March 2022.
