Stephanie NeilManagementThe Aftermarket OpportunityFrom training to pay-for-performance to features on-demand, the emerging machine builder business model focuses on services that reduce a manufacturer’s financial risk by shifting the responsibility of asset acquisition and management on to the OEM.October 2, 2020ManagementReverse Engineering the OrganizationA new book reveals how “future-back” thinking—defining what the company will look like decades from now and working backwards—can encourage innovative ideas that will create breakthrough growth.July 24, 2020AutomationPLCs Gain Esteem as the Brains Behind the MachineNext-generation controllers are offering multifunctional automation with more intelligence and connectivity, opening the door to new opportunity for machine builders.June 11, 2020WorkforceCompany Performance Depends on DiversityResearch shows that businesses with gender diverse leadership teams have better results. So why are there so few women in the C-suite?June 5, 2020ManagementWelcome to PMMI’s Virtual Executive Leadership ConferenceFrom meeting sustainability demands and initiatives to leveraging leading technology to optimize operations, here are the most up to date resources you can use to empower your people and your business.May 23, 2020ESGSyntegon Unveils Sustainable, Intelligent Machine DesignFollowing a major corporate rebranding, the food and pharma packaging OEM launches its first virtual show as a platform to introduce new products and interact with customers.May 7, 2020ESGThe Shifting Sustainability ModelNew packaging sustainability information unveiled at PMMI's virtual Executive Leadership Conference addresses the need for environmentally-friendly packaging, even as questions arise about how COVID-19 will impact the future.April 29, 2020ManagementCSS International Celebrates 75 YearsThe company, which provides tools and accessories for conveyors, has reinvented itself over the years to withstand the test of time.March 9, 2020HomeOEE SimplicityVorne unveils a new version of its XL Productivity Appliance, adding automated alerts and labor tracking to its visual display scoreboard and dashboards.March 3, 2020ManagementHarpak-ULMA: The InnovatorWith a long history of “firsts” to its name—from packaging patents to intelligent automation—this pioneering OEM has a digital transformation strategy that will serve as a model for machine builders and manufacturers alike.February 27, 2020Previous PagePage 10 of 15Next PageTop StoriesHomeFive Ways Sustainability Has Shifted in Just Two YearsA comparison of PMMI's 2023 and 2025 Compass Reports on sustainable packaging reveals how real-world conditions tempered some of the optimism around new solutions.PACK EXPOInnovation Takes Center Stage with Technology Excellence Awards at PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2025Operations & ITSecuring Smart Manufacturing Data From the Plant Floor to the CloudPACK EXPOPACK EXPO Las Vegas 2025 Offers More Than 100 Free On-Floor Education Sessions to Empower Industry ProfessionalsRoboticsAI’s Impact on Robotics in Packaging: Smart Automation Meets Real-World Productivity