by lforbis@rlfcommunications.com | Feb 13, 2026 | News
Demand volatility today isn’t driven by a single factor. Recalls, weather events, labor disruptions, transportation delays, or sudden shifts in consumer behavior can all create ripple effects. Winter storms like we’re currently seeing in the U.S. can stall inbound...
by lforbis@rlfcommunications.com | Jan 16, 2026 | News
In today’s fast-moving supply chain landscape, traditional KPIs like throughput and OTIF tell only part of the story — what happened, not how quickly you acted when it mattered. A recent Supply Chain Brain article, highlights decision velocity as a new KPI that...
by lforbis@rlfcommunications.com | Jan 16, 2026 | News
Making a Difference at the Margins Because club store customers are highly value-driven, club stores must apply pricing pressure to their vendors and the brands that they feature. With pricing pressure across the supply chain, co-packagers must carefully manage...
by lforbis@rlfcommunications.com | Dec 15, 2025 | News
We use our SQF Checklist every day and invite you to download it for your next project as well. Wheelhouse Quality and Compliance Checklist
by lforbis@rlfcommunications.com | Dec 15, 2025 | News
Hiring a co-packer to handle kitting and assembly can help your organization scale quickly, cut costs and extend the capacity of your team. For years companies have been combining two or three items to make a kit or gift set for more convenient purchase or value buy....
by lforbis@rlfcommunications.com | Nov 17, 2025 | News
We use a variety of display and packaging methods at South Atlantic, ProStar, and Versatile to help our customers’ products stand out at retail. In this month’s educational feature, we’re spotlighting one of the most impactful merchandising solutions: pallet displays....
by lforbis@rlfcommunications.com | Oct 17, 2025 | News
Here is a closer look at flow wrapping, both Horizontal Form Fill and Seal (HFFS) and Vertical Form Fill and Seal (HFFS). Horizontal Flow Wrapping: Used for solid items/brick-style products such as trading cards, cupcake liners, pens, soap, sample mailings, food...
by lforbis@rlfcommunications.com | Sep 15, 2025 | News
If your team is looking for the right co-packaging option, especially for beverage projects, bundle wrapping likely is a top choice. Here’s a look at why it’s such a popular option: Pros: Visually Appealing: With printed film, the visual appeal creates a...
by lforbis@rlfcommunications.com | Aug 13, 2025 | News
Next-gen co-packers constantly evaluate the best options for customers, based on the project requirements and product characteristics. Shrink wrapping is a popular co-packager service choice for many global consumer brands. But not all shrink wrap is the same. In...
by lforbis@rlfcommunications.com | Jul 15, 2025 | News
What is Blister Packaging? Blister packaging seals a product between a cardboard backing and a clear plastic shell. It’s typically used on smaller commercial and retail goods. Blister packs feature a plastic cavity section where the product fits. A card made of...
