Packaging Digest

Manufacturers face challenges with slow, manual quoting that stalls deals and impacts margins. At MD&M Trade Shows Midwest, Aleran Software’s VP of Marketing & PR, Amy Kamenick, showcased how the company's AI-powered quoting and self-service tools empower customers to generate quotes, order aftermarket parts, and discover recommended products. Watch the video to hear insights into Aleran’s latest “Built to Sell” report, revealing how digital self-service, AI-driven pricing, and search discoverability are redefining how manufacturers grow and scale sales for the future. #AISoftware #AleranSoftware #Sponsored

Here are some packaging tactics seen at the recent SupplySide Global nutritional markets event. Are you also using them to stand out? They work. https://utm.io/ujkAE

✨ A huge thank you to Packaging Digest for highlighting the incredible work of our Packaging R&D teams. Every day, we strive to shape a better future through packaging - pushing boundaries with innovative, sustainable designs, strategic partnerships, and a digital transformation that help us move faster, stronger, and better - and we have fun doing it! ✨ 💡 One of the most exciting shifts? The powerful collaboration between our Design and Packaging R&D teams - by leveraging advanced rapid prototyping and modeling & simulation, we’ve completely transformed how we work. 👏 Proud of the team. Inspired by the journey. Energized for what’s next!📦🌍 #PackagingInnovation #Sustainability #DigitalTransformation #RDProud #Collaboration #FutureOfPackaging https://lnkd.in/ej_mq7Pb

This food and beverage multinational juggernaut leverages sustainability and packaging innovation to help drive corporate growth in spite of uncontrollable external factors like tariffs and a challenged recycling infrastructure. https://utm.io/ujjPs

Attending to SupplySide Global in Las Vegas this week? Stop by and say hello to our on-site experts, Lisa and Charlie!

📦 Our Executive Editor, Lisa McTigue Pierce, is on the floor at SupplySide Global, scouting the latest packaging innovations! 👀 From sustainable materials to smart solutions, she’s got her eye on what’s next. Stay tuned to see what she discovers! Read more about sustainable packaging at #SupplySideGlobal here: https://lnkd.in/ggKVF4Sw

It's no secret that tariffs are here and creating uncertainties in the manufacturing industry. Let's take a look back at last year, when our News and Brews host Tony Demakis, President at Alliance Specialties and Alliance Laser Sales, sat down with Laurie Harbour, Principal from Wipfli, to unpack one of the hottest topics in manufacturing: the real impact of tariffs. https://lnkd.in/gN4cHX5D Their key takeaway still rings true today: Fear doesn’t help—education and strategy do. That’s exactly why you need to be at MD&M West 2026. 🔗 Register now and be part of the conversation on how the manufacturing industry is tackling tariffs. https://lnkd.in/gS6HzgkC

13 Packaging Sustainability Influencers to Follow Sustainability leaders are transforming the packaging industry by redefining its environmental impact and unlocking business value. Executive Editor Lisa McTigue Pierce has curated an exclusive list spotlighting the trailblazers driving this vital conversation. https://utm.io/ujimR Follow these influential voices to stay ahead of the curve and keep up with the latest industry trends! ⬇️ · Robert Lilienfeld, Executive Director, SPRING (The Sustainable Packaging Research, Information, and Networking Group) · Keefe Harrison, CEO, The Recycling Partnership · Oliver Campbell, Director of Distinguished Engineer, Dell Technologies · Kyla Fisher, Principal, Three Peaks Consulting, LLC · Jim Andrew, Chief Sustainability Officer; EVP and Executive Committee member, PepsiCo · Michael Okoroafor, Ph.D., Retired, formerly Chief Sustainability Officer, McCormick & Company · Cory Connors ♻️📦, Founder and Host, Sustainable Packaging Podcast with Cory Connors Presented by Atlantic Packaging · Brandi Parker, Brand-Level Sustainability Consultant, Parker Brands, LLC · Nancy Jackson, AAIP, Creative Director, NJD Creative · Rhodes Yepsen, Executive Director, Biodegradable Products Institute (BPI) · Suzanne Fisher, CPP, Principal Owner, Fisher Packaging LLC · Anthony (Tony) Perrotta, Partner - Sustainability & Regenerative Economy, PA Consulting · Adam P., Senior Director, Plastics Sustainability, American Chemistry Council

🎉 Gochkeys Professional Recruiters’ Recruiting Director & Partner Josh Schukas speaks on Career Growth Panel at MD&M Minneapolis 🔆 Gochkeys Recruiting Director and Partner Josh Schukas was a guest speaker on a career panel at MD&M in Minneapolis this week. The discussion, moderated by Lisa McTigue Pierce, Executive Editor at Packaging Digest, also featured Anna Corradi, Client Solutions Director at ManpowerGroup, and Dawn Muyres, Front End Innovation Officer at Solventum. Together, they shared candid insights on career mapping, personal growth, and what it takes to stand out in today’s fast-changing medtech industry. Some of Josh's Key Points were: 1. “Know Yourself — and Know Your Opponent.” “When we talk to people who are looking for their next opportunity in medtech, I always come back to one of my favorite quotes from Sun Tzu, who wrote The Art of War in 1500 BC: ‘If you know yourself and you know your opponent, you will never lose a battle.’ Knowing the company you’re applying to, what they do, what they value, is important, but knowing yourself is even more powerful. Too many job seekers feel like the rejected, when really they need to start rejecting the rejection. Pick one or two roles you truly want in this industry, build a list of companies who hire for those roles, and take control of the process instead of waiting for it to happen to you.” 2. “The Fundamentals Never Change.” “People often think there’s a different playbook for every stage of their career. One for when you’re starting out, one for mid-career, and one for the end. But the fundamentals never change. It’s always the same: know yourself, know what you want, and make a list of the companies that align with that. Those are the people who keep growing, because they’re clear about where they’re going.” 3. “Nobody Hates Hustle.” “Nobody hates hustle. You can take all the courses, build your network, polish your résumé. But at the end of the day, people love working with someone who’s proactive. Call the company. Follow up. Volunteer for the extra project. Hustle shows passion, and that’s the best way to stand out.” Across all three panelists, a common theme emerged: career growth is less about luck and more about intention. Know yourself. Keep learning. Reach out to others. Stay human in a digital world. At Gochkeys, we help candidates and clients alike build those connections because the right opportunities don’t just happen. They’re created by people who are curious, focused, and willing to hustle. Read more in our latest blog post here: https://lnkd.in/gXAX423Q