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    10 Sustainability Organisations Impacting the Circular Economy in the Apparel Industry

    The need for adopting sustainable production methods for fashion is growing exponentially as concerns for the welfare of the planet increase. The...

    How Carton Suite Optimisation Provides Cost Savings in the Apparel Industry

    Fashion trends evolve quickly. Apparel manufacturers need to be agile in response to rapidly changing fashion needs. Quickly pivoting production...

    Protect Your Brand Through Our CSR Compliance Program

    To help brands manage the packaging supply chain due diligence process, Billerud has developed a comprehensive compliance program that is...

    A Day in the Life of a Billerud Compliance Auditor

    Billerud has a comprehensive CSR compliance auditing program in place to ensure that each packaging supplier that participates in our packaging...

    Learn How to Keep Product Packaging in Spec by Eliminating Packaging Drift

    Global brands, headquartered in North America or Europe, that source production in Southeast Asia (SEA) have very complex supply chains. Sourcing...

    Customised Packaging Solutions for International Brands - Design Through Sourcing

    Billerud helps global brands, who rely on Southeast Asia (SEA) product factories to source production, optimize transport and retail packaging.

    7 Themes of Corporate Social Responsibility to Consider When Selecting Packaging Suppliers

    Global brands that rely on Southeast Asia (SEA) product factories to manufacture their products need streamlined methods to manage their...

    Packaging Design File Advice from our Expert

    International brands frequently experience a disconnect between graphic designers who work for the brand to develop graphics for product packages...

    Colour Management in Design Files Streamlines Product Packaging Production

    International brands sourcing production from Southeast Asia (SEA) frequently rely on SEA OEMs to source product packaging. Maintaining product...

    Zero Waste Packaging Ideas

    Zero waste packaging is good for the environment and for your company’s bottom line. These creative ideas can help your business get closer to...

    How to Reduce the Carbon Footprint of Your Supply Chain

    How do you reduce the carbon footprint of your supply chain? Find out the key steps you need to take to reduce your supply chain carbon footprint.

    Choosing a Sustainable Packaging Supplier: Questions to Ask

    Finding a packaging supplier that aligns with your sustainability goals is important. Here are some questions you can ask when researching...

    Guide to Sustainable Packaging Certifications and Labels

    Certifications are used to hold brands accountable for their environmental impact. Learn about common certifications and labels for sustainable...

    Can Outsourced Packaging Experts Help Your Internal Packaging Team Succeed?

    Global brands with product manufacturing in Southeast Asia (SEA) face multiple challenges with oversight and control of packaging. While these...

    Do You Need Better Apparel Transport Packaging to Improve DC Efficiency?

    Efficient management of distribution centers (DCs) helps apparel brands reduce inventory costs and distribution costs. Distribution center...

    Packaging Compliance Program provides peace of mind and lowers risk for brands manufacturing in Asia

    Are High Apparel Freight Costs from Southeast Asia Hurting Your Bottom Line?

    Container shipment companies reported record profits in Q4 2021. According to Freightos, transpacific ocean rates are 8-9X higher than pre...

    How to Evaluate the Profitability of Packaging

    Packaging can impact organisations in unexpected ways. Without a way to get a good handle on how much your packaging operations cost, a company’s...

    How Transit Testing Saves You from High Returns and Damage Rates

    Experienced supply chain practitioners understand the types of damage that may occur to a package and the root causes of this damage. Although...