3M Offers New Packaging Services To Improve Global Supply Chain Efficiencies.Business Editors ST. PAUL St. Paul as a missionary he fearlessly confronts the “perils of waters, of robbers, in the city, in the wilderness.” [N.T.: II Cor. 11:26] See : Bravery , Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 13, 2003 - New Offering Can Save Manufacturers Millions in Packaging Costs - 3M recently introduced a suite of tools and services to help its customers manage packaging-related issues more cost effectively. 3M's new Global Packaging Services group was formed in response to a fast-growing global market demand for more efficient packaging management solutions. Today, 3M is a world leader in packaged goods Noun 1. packaged goods - groceries that are packaged for sale foodstuff, grocery - (usually plural) consumer goods sold by a grocer plural, plural form - the form of a word that is used to denote more than one with more than 60,000 products sold in over 200 countries. As a result of its experience in manufacturing, the company has a thorough operational understanding of the critical issues in packaging, including enabling compliance, speeding time to market, managing product surety An individual who undertakes an obligation to pay a sum of money or to perform some duty or promise for another in the event that person fails to act. surety n. , reducing packaging costs, and increasing productivity and throughput. "Packaging is one of the last remaining frontiers in operational excellence," said John Pohl John Pohl (born June 29, 1979 in Rochester, Minnesota) is an American professional ice hockey centre who currently plays for the Toronto Maple Leafs of the NHL. Pohl played for the University of Minnesota where he helped lead the team to the 2002 NCAA National Championship. , division vice president, 3M Industrial Services and Solutions Division. "Most companies focus on R&D and manufacturing, but have not considered packaging to be a strategic tool or a cost center. This missed opportunity is costing companies millions of dollars." Using Six Sigma Not to be confused with Sigma 6. Six Sigma is a set of practices originally developed by Motorola to systematically improve processes by eliminating defects.[1] A defect is defined as nonconformity of a product or service to its specifications. methodology, 3M evaluated its own complex manufacturing processes and determined that it would be possible to reduce packaging-related expenses by $50 million over a five-year period, if it could streamline and centralize cen·tral·ize v. cen·tral·ized, cen·tral·iz·ing, cen·tral·iz·es v.tr. 1. To draw into or toward a center; consolidate. 2. the global packaging process. "We worked with in-house experts in package engineering, logistics, information technology, manufacturing and other disciplines," Pohl continued. "We combined best-of-breed packaging products, services and processes with supplier resources. This strategic collaboration of tools and resources has formed the basis of our new business which leverages our many years of learning, saving significant time and expense." 3M Global Packaging Services' comprehensive suite of offerings helps customers reduce packaging costs per unit produced. One of the key solutions includes the Integrated Packaging Tool from 3M, a Web-based system that integrates structural, textual and graphical packaging information. The Integrated Packaging Tool from 3M also enables customers to seamlessly integrate disparate databases; artwork; internal and external business rules; and equipment such as scanners, printers and other input/output devices. Additional services include optimization optimization Field of applied mathematics whose principles and methods are used to solve quantitative problems in disciplines including physics, biology, engineering, and economics. of customers' processes, packaging design, packaging line engineering and packaging automation. "At 3M, we saved a significant amount in a one-year period by re-engineering our packaging process in select locations and by implementing the Integrated Packaging Tool," said Pohl. "We're ready to put that expertise and experience to work for other companies around the world. We offer proven solutions that address multiple vertical industry needs. At one point or another, 3M has addressed challenges that global manufacturers face today, including customs, compliance, product recalls and corporate branding Corporate branding is the practice of using a company's name as a product brand name. It is an attempt to leverage corporate brand equity to create product brand recognition. It is a type of family branding or umbrella brand. , to name a few. We've learned some hard lessons." "We start by evaluating each client's unique packaging needs by working through a rigorous assessment process. Then, we develop a solution that best meets those needs," said Mike Haldane, business manager, 3M Professional Services (job) professional services - A department of a supplier providing consultancy and programming manpower for the supplier's products. . "The solution may include 3M products and services and/or complementary services from 3M's partners." Target industries for 3M's Global Packaging Services include food and beverage F&B is a common abbreviation in the United States and Commonwealth countries, including Hong Kong. F&B is typically the widely accepted abbreviation for "Food and Beverage," which is the sector/industry that specializes in the conceptualization, the making of, and delivery of foods. , life sciences, industrial chemicals and consumer packaged goods. About 3M Global Packaging Services 3M Global Packaging Services, part of 3M Industrial Services and Solutions Division, develops total solutions to help customers around the world optimize their packaging processes. For information about the Integrated Packaging Tool from 3M and 3M Global Packaging Services visit: www.3M.com/packagingservices or call toll free at 1-866-585-9945. About 3M -- A Global, Diversified Technology Company Every day, 3M people find new ways to make amazing a·maze v. a·mazed, a·maz·ing, a·maz·es v.tr. 1. To affect with great wonder; astonish. See Synonyms at surprise. 2. Obsolete To bewilder; perplex. v.intr. things happen. Wherever they are, whatever they do, the company's customers know they can rely on 3M to help make their lives better. 3M's brands include icons such as Scotch scotch 1 tr.v. scotched, scotch·ing, scotch·es 1. To put an abrupt end to: The prime minister scotched the rumors of her illness with a public appearance. 2. , Post-it, Scotchgard, Thinsulate, Scotch-Brite, Filtrete, Dyneon and O-Cel-O. Serving customers in more than 200 countries around the world, the company's 70,000 people use their expertise, technologies and global strength to lead in major markets including consumer and office; display and graphics; electronics and telecommunications; safety, security and protection services; health care; industrial and transportation. For more information, including the latest product and technology news, visit www.3M.com. 3M, Scotch, Post-it, Scotchgard, Thinsulate, Scotch-Brite, Filtrete, Dyneon and O-Cel-O are trademarks of 3M. |
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