Date: August, 2018 | Category: Quality | Author: Marvin Magasura What is a Quality Management System? A quality management system (QMS) is a term that refers to a system in charge of documenting all processes, responsibilities, and procedures for achieving quality objectives and policies. A QMS allows companies to direct and coordinate their […]
Date: July, 2018 | Category: Quality | Author: Marvin Magasura Terms like “audit” and “inspection” are prevalent in any manufacturing business. The first one refers to analyzing manufacturing organizations and processes, whereas the second refers to any product-checking activity. Generally, quality inspectors do this by following a pre-established list based on certain product specifications. In fact, any type […]
Date: June, 2018 | Category: Proofreading | Author: Marvin Magasura While some experienced graphic designers might be very familiar with print-ready work, this concept still represents a terrifying and intimidating aspect of graphic design for many newcomers. For those of you that don’t know what it is, the term ‘print-ready’ is often used in the printing business to […]
For years, the shift towards sustainability has been top of mind in the packaging industry. To keep up, businesses have had to adapt at an incredible rate to please a more educated and savvy consumer. Staying on top of the trends and changes can be a tough task on its own, so we asked experts of the packaging world to forecast where the industry is going.
Date: January, 2018 | Category: Proofreading | Author: Marvin Magasura In a world where consumers have become more discerning of the products they buy, we can’t emphasize enough the importance of marketing labels. Shopping is a process that every business owner needs to understand and the discovery of a product or service starts with an effective marketing strategy. […]
Date: November, 2017 | Category: Compliance | Author: Marvin Magasura One way companies can ensure high-quality standards is by demonstrating to accredited organizations that they can fulfill specific QMS requirements. Founded in 1947, the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) is in charge of promoting and setting worldwide guidelines for propriety, commercial, and industrial standards. Currently working with over […]
Every company needs change, but in the midst of implementing it, only a few of them think about ISO 9000. It is mostly perceived as a purely technical standard that only specific industries have to deal with. But for the experienced business owner, the Geneva-based International Standards Organization (ISO) occupies a prominent place within the […]
Date: November, 2017 | Category: Proofreading | Author: Marvin Magasura The packaging industry is evolving. We now know that packaging no longer refers to a box or a carton, but rather to a coordinated system of preparing goods for safe, cost-effective, and efficient movement throughout the whole supply chain that eventually leads to maximizing consumer value, […]
As the packaging industry moves towards more responsible ways of working, our team at Bonus Trading, a packaging supplier based in the UK, decided to interview one of the leaders in our industry, UPM Raflatac. UPM Raflatac works hard to create sustainable practice within their workforce and ensure responsible working methods, and by discussing some of […]
Date: September, 2017 | Category: Quality | Author: Marvin Magasura Business owners and manufacturers know that flawed packages carry a negative message for their brands. An imperfect package is an imperfect business, especially living in a world with customers that have lofty expectations. A simple crooked label can transform people’s views of your brand and possibly change their […]