Packaging Automation Benchmark Study Vol. 3

Vol. 3: System IntegratorGuide

Digital EditionSystem Integrators Play CentralRole in Packaging Automation
This third and final installment of the Automation in Packaging BenchmarkStudy focuses on system integrators, and the role they play coordinating projects for packagers, equipment builders andautomation suppliers. Packaging is a specialty that manufacturers in virtually every industry must address. ControlEngineering and Packaging Digest set out to investigate this dynamic market through the Automation in Packaging BenchmarkStudy, a three-part, year-long research project conducted by Reed Research Group. This 360° overview of the state ofpackaging automation reveals the technology, market drivers and business issues affecting packagers, equipment builders andsystem integrators. System integrators are a small, but influential group that provides hands-on help for system design,manufacture and installation. They also offer multi-industry insights to help packagers obtain the optimal solution forautomating their production.

Research Results: Volume 3 – System Integrators (click on each category below to downloadresults)

Executive Summary

Automation Profile

Buying Behaviors

Study Comparisons

Supplement

Vol. 2: Machine Builders (published in August2008)

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Research Reveals PackagingMachine Builders Outlook and Influences
With an economic value of nearly $133 billion annually inthe U.S., packaging is big business, so Control Engineering and Packaging Digest set to investigate this dynamic market. The2008 Packaging Automation Benchmark Study is a year-long, three-part research project that reveals the technology, market,and business issues affecting packagers, machine builders, and system integrators. In Volume 2, research results and analysisfocus on the machine builders–who they are, what types of automation they typically provide on their products, how customersinfluence what automation features are standard or optional, and the impact packaging is expected to have on their businessnow and in the future.

Vol. 1: The role of packagers (published in April 2008)

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Research Reveals Changing Role ofPackagers
With an economic value of nearly $133 billion annually in the U.S., packaging is big business, so Control Engineering andPackaging Digest set to investigate this dynamic market. The 2008 Packaging Automation Benchmark Study is a year-long,three-part research project that reveals the technology, market and business issues affecting packagers, machine builders,and system integrators. In Volume 1, research results and analysis focus on the packagers– who they are, how they do and donot automate, and what obstacles and opportunities they face.

Vol. 1 - Analysis

> Bring on the jetcars

> Communication & clarity

> Change is constant

> A Focus on Packagers

> Market Challenges

> Opportunities For Improvement

> Future Prospect

Research Results: Volume 1 – Packagers: Click on Each Category Below to DownloadResults

Executive Summary

Environment

Audience

Challenges

Trends and Opportunities