How Dual Sourcing Enables You to Maintain Continuity of Supply
Relying on one supplier, or one of anything for that matter, is a risky proposition. No single supplier is immune from natural disasters, power outages, political unrest, or any number of factors that can disrupt the flow of goods through the supply chain. To be clear, none of these issues is the supplier’s fault. They […]
PP In-Mold Labeled Products Are Not on the “Problematic” List
The U.S. Plastics Pact recently released its Problematic and Unnecessary Materials List of 11 items that are not currently reusable, recyclable, or compostable at scale in the U.S. and are not projected to be kept in a closed loop in practice and at scale by 2025. The list applies exclusively to plastic packaging. In a […]
Join CMG Plastics at Engage, March 1-3 in Clearwater Beach
CMG Plastics is excited to exhibit at Engage: The Contract Packaging and Manufacturing Experience, the largest networking and collaboration event of the year in the Contract Packaging Industry. Hosted by CPA (The Association for Contract Packagers and Manufacturers), Engage is being held March 1-3, 2022, at the Hilton Clearwater Beach Resort and Spa in Clearwater […]
In-Mold Labeling: Product and Mold Factors to Consider Before Manufacturing
Shape versatility: Round, oval, square, and rectangular, as well as lids. Advanced aesthetics: Various textures, colors, finishes and images. Highly Functional: Modern features that enhance brand appearance and function. Durability: Superior resistance to wear, scratches, tears, heat, and humidity. Sustainability: Fully recyclable and reusable without a separate the label. Of course, that does not mean […]
What’s in a word?
If you thought about how to describe December in a word, what would that one, solitary word be? Probably, “holidays.” Which got us thinking. If “holidays” is the word to characterize December, then what’s the one word to best describe the holidays? That single-word description turned out to be much, much harder for us to […]
5 Advantages of In-Mold Labeling for CPG Brands
In-mold labeling is not just about making a better package for consumer brands. The benefits start during the manufacturing process, continue through the customer experience, and end with more efficient recycling. In-mold labeling is a process in which a product label is placed directly into the cavity side of a mold via automation and held […]
Taking Your Confectionary Package Design Concept from Sketch to Shelf
At CMG, we don’t necessarily consider ourselves designers. That’s not our wheelhouse. However, our clients in the confectionary space often rely on us to make their design concepts commercially viable. For example, one of our engineers might sit down with a client and create a rough sketch on notebook paper or even a cocktail napkin, […]
Inventory Management: Strategic Asset or Profit Killer?
The answer to this question depends on how effectively you manage inventory, maintain visibility into inventory, keep inventory data accurate and up to date, and communicate with partners, vendors, and customers. For any retailer or brand, inventory management is essential to maximizing profits and making sure the end consumer can buy the products they want […]
Packaging Design for a Contactless Shopping Experience
The shift to contactless shopping is well underway. Although the pandemic has helped to accelerate this shift, one could argue contactless shopping has been with us ever since Books.com allowed people to buy books online with credit cards back in 1992, three years before the launch of Amazon. Even in stores, the number of self-checkout […]
Rigid Plastic for Confectionary: Update While Staying True to the Brand
If you look down the candy aisle, you see brands that have dominated the confectionary industry for decades. It probably doesn’t look much different than it did 10, 20, or even 30 years ago. According to a study from Zippia, the five best-selling candy brands in the US are M&M’s, Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups, Hershey […]
