11 Questions
What is the expected value of the packaging industry by 2027?
$1.7 trillion
Which of the following is NOT an area that packaging designer/engineers need to work with?
Product manufacturing
What type of packaging usually contains goods or materials for further processing?
Secondary packaging
Which level of packaging is responsible for protecting the product during distribution and providing for efficient handling?
Tertiary packaging
What is the function of secondary packaging?
Holds groups of primary packages together
What is the term used for a group of distribution packages assembled into a single unit for mechanical handling, storage, and shipping?
Unit load
Which function of packaging aims to provide the consumer with information about the product?
Provide information
What does the term 'retail ready packaging' refer to?
Boxes that contain a quantity of the product
"To provide physical protection, specific information on what will cause damage must be known." This statement emphasizes the importance of:
Knowing not only the general information, but also a quantified measure of the level at which unacceptable damage starts to occur.
"Packaging is one of the most important factors to show the service quality of manufacturers." This statement indicates that:
Packaging quality testing (lab tested) is used to ensure the packaging contains.
What is NOT a function of a package?
Contain Keep the product together Also applies to groups of products (secondary and tertiary packages) We want to prevent leaks/spills Consider the nature of the product and the kind of packaging needed to contain the product Packaging quality testing (lab tested) is used to ensure the packagin Contains.
Learn about the global packaging industry, its market value, demand projections, and the interdisciplinary nature of packaging design. Explore the key skills required for packaging designers/engineers and the potential career paths in the field.
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