About the Authors |
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Preface |
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Acknowledgements |
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Part I Fundamentals of Packaging Design |
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1 Introduction to packaging |
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1.1 Multiple functions of packaging |
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1.2 Packaging legislation and regulations |
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1.2.1 Administrative legislation and regulations |
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1.2.2 Legislation and regulations for protecting the public |
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1.2.3 Legislation and regulations for protecting designs |
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1.2.4 Legislation and regulations for protecting the environment |
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1.3 Packaging terminology |
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1.4 Packaging as a system |
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1.5 Packaging goes beyond a single discipline |
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1.6 Going multidisciplinary-packaging logistics |
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2 Sustainable development and packaging |
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2.1 Sustainable development goals |
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2.2 Three pillars of sustainable development |
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2.3 Looking back at the role of packaging |
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2.4 Misconceptions of packaging |
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2.4.1 Overpackaged or underpackaged? |
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2.4.2 Wasteful or useful? |
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2.4.3 How about the R's in waste hierarchies? |
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2.5 Packaging contributions to sustainable development |
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2.5.1 The reasons for packaging |
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2.5.2 Adding value for people, profit and planet |
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2.6 Packaging contributions to sustainable development for supply chains |
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2.6.1 The research on sustainable supply chains |
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2.6.2 The packaging impact in retail supply chains |
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3.1 The complexity of packaging design |
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3.1.1 Layer one-packaging functions |
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3.1.2 Layer two-the packaging system |
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3.1.3 Layer three-functions and departments within organizations |
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3.1.4 Layer four-between organizations |
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3.1.5 Layer five-end consumers |
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3.1.6 Layer six-distribution channels |
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3.1.7 Layer seven-extending or closing the loop in circular systems |
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3.2 Challenges of dealing with the complexity |
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3.2.1 Taking a holistic approach to packaging |
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3.2.2 Integrating form and function |
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3.2.3 Making trade-off decisions |
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3.2.4 Sharing the risks and gains |
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3.3 Organizing and managing packaging design |
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3.3.1 Design thinking processes |
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3.4 Tools for packaging design |
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3.4.1 Divergent phase tools-identifying needs and generating ideas |
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3.4.2 Convergent phase tools-decision-making support |
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3.4.3 Packaging evaluation and assessment |
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3.4.4 Environmental evaluation and assessment |
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3.4.5 Packaging design software and guidelines |
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3.4.6 Strategic guidance towards sustainable development |
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Part II A Packaging Design Compass for Sustainable Development |
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4 Introducing the compass |
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4.1 Points of the compass |
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4.4 The making of the compass-our methodology |
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5 The directions of the compass |
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5.6 Information and communication |
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5.6.1 Information abilities |
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5.6.2 Communication abilities |
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Part III Practical and Illustrative Cases |
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6.1 Better quality grapes for the people |
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6.1.1 The table grapes packaging system |
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6.1.2 The table grapes supply chain and challenges |
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6.1.3 Supply chain implications |
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6.2 Cheap is not always the best: The citrus box |
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6.2.1 The citrus packaging system |
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6.2.2 The citrus supply chain |
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6.2.3 Key handling activities |
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6.2.4 Challenges in the citrus supply chain |
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6.2.5 Supply chain implications |
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6.3 IKEA Ektorp sofas: Knock-down boxing |
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6.3.1 The previous packaging solution |
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6.3.3 Packaging redesign and impacts |
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6.3.4 Concluding remarks: Knock-down boxing |
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7.1 Know and adapt your food packaging material |
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7.1.1 Food protection through packaging |
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7.1.2 Different packaging materials |
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7.1.3 Consumer preferences |
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7.1.4 Packaging technologies for increased shelf life |
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7.2 Can or no can? The Tetra Recart retortable package |
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7.2.1 The package configuration and the redesign |
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7.2.2 The comparison-sustainability implications |
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7.3 Wine in glass or plastic bottles |
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7.3.1 The packaging system |
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7.3.2 Supply chain description |
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7.3.4 Other packaging alternatives |
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7.3.5 Implications from using PET wine bottles |
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7.4 Facing the orange juice brand |
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7.4.1 The package configuration and the redesign |
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7.4.2 The comparison of the packaging systems |
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7.4.3 Sustainability implications |
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7.4.4 Concluding remarks: Facing the orange juice brand |
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8.1 Detergent powder packaging: Less is more |
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8.1.1 The detergent powder packaging system |
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8.1.2 The detergent powder supply chain |
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8.1.3 Suggested packaging improvements |
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8.1.4 Potential implications |
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8.1.5 Concluding remarks: Less is more |
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8.2 Ice cream packaging: Brick or elliptic shape? |
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8.2.1 GB Glace brick packaging system |
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8.2.2 SIA Glass elliptic packaging system |
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8.2.3 Supply chain descriptions |
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8.2.4 Comparing packaging solutions: A scenario |
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8.2.5 Concluding remarks: Brick or elliptic shape? |
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8.3 IKEA loading ledges: It's not rocket science, but it is about space |
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8.3.1 Implementation-from 2001 to 2010 |
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8.3.2 Supply chain impact |
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8.3.3 Concluding remarks: It's not rocket science, but it is about space |
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9.1 Apportion for less product waste |
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9.1.1 The salmon packaging system |
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9.1.2 The impact of primary package apportionment |
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9.1.3 Concluding remarks: Apportion for less product waste |
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9.2 Appropriate numbers in shelf-ready packaging |
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9.2.1 The toothpaste packaging system |
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9.2.2 The toothpaste supply chain |
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9.2.3 Reapportionment for easier handling and improved fill rates |
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9.2.4 Supply chain implications |
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9.3 The quantity of bottles in boxes |
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9.3.1 The wine packaging system |
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9.3.2 The wine supply chain in South Africa |
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9.3.3 Improvement potentials identified |
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9.3.4 The Absolut Vodka packaging system |
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9.3.5 The Absolut Vodka supply chain |
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9.3.6 Potential packaging modifications and implications |
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9.3.7 Concluding remarks: The quantity of bottles in boxes |
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10.1 Pharmaceutical packaging: Does size matter? |
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10.1.1 The Alvedon supply chain |
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10.1.2 The Alvedon packaging system |
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10.1.3 Implications from a user-friendliness perspective |
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10.1.4 Sustainability implications |
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10.2 Less frustration, less injury and less handling |
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10.2.1 The controlled delamination invention |
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10.2.2 CDM sustainability implications |
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10.3 TURK hand towels: Carrying to caring |
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10.3.1 The previous TORK packaging system |
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10.3.2 The TORK supply chain |
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10.3.3 Packaging evaluation and redesign |
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10.3.4 Supply chain impact |
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10.3.5 Concluding remarks: Carrying to caring |
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11 Information and communication |
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11.1 How do you know if the milk is sour? An innovative sensor technique |
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11.1.1 Implications of supply chain implementation |
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11.1.2 Sustainability implications for the indicator invention |
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11.2 Mobile communication through the package |
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11.2.1 The packaging system |
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11.2.2 Packaging impacts on the markets |
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11.2.3 Suggestions for primary packaging improvements |
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11.2.4 Sustainable supply chain implications |
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11.3 Roll containers for dairy products: Connecting atoms and bits |
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11.3.1 Implementing a tracking system |
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11.3.2 Implementation results |
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11.3.3 Concluding remarks: Connecting atoms and bits |
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11.4 What does the silent salesman do for a sustainable society? |
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11.4.1 Dishwashing tablets |
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11.4.3 Locally produced baby food |
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11.4.4 Organic cheese packaging |
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11.4.5 Separable dairy package |
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11.4.6 Three for the price of two |
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Afterword |
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Index |
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