By Daniel Caceres Rising resin prices and ongoing supply chain volatility continue to put pressure on packaging budgets, especially for stretch wrap and other film-based products. While price increases may be unavoidable, Group O is helping companies find ways to offset those costs by taking a more strategic, total‑cost approach to packaging decisions. Rather than focusing…
Read the ArticleKey Takeaways from Paul Flemr on IMA’s Motivation Insiders Podcast As incentive programs continue to evolve, organizations are being challenged to rethink how they motivate, engage, and protect participants in an increasingly digital world. In Episode 19 of the Incentive Marketing Association Motivation Insiders podcast, Paul Flemr, Senior Vice President of Incentive Marketing Solutions at Group O,…
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How We Rebuilt an End‑of‑Line Operation from the Ground Up By Jake McGeary When I was first brought into this project, the issue wasn’t a single machine or a single bottleneck. It was risk. The plant was running a manual end‑of‑line operation that required eight to ten people just to pack product into cases. On top of that, two more employees were needed…
Read the Article2026 Incentive Strategy Roadmap — Mile 3 For decades, rebates have been one of the most powerful—and most frustrating—tools in the incentive marketer’s playbook. They drive behavior at scale, influence purchase decisions, and deliver measurable lift. Yet for participants, rebates have often felt slow, opaque, and unnecessarily complicated. In 2026, that tolerance is gone. Participants…
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A Smarter Way to Reduce Downtime and Total Cost of Ownership In packaging operations, equipment reliability isn’t a “nice to have”, it’s absolutely essential. Every unplanned stop puts production schedules, materials, labor, and customer commitments at risk. That’s why proactive packaging equipment service is a critical part of managing total cost of ownership (TCO), not just maintaining machines. At…
Read the ArticleEco-Friendly Packaging Materials in 2026: What’s Changed—and What Matters Now Originally published July 2023. Updated for 2026 to reflect new materials, regulations, and sustainability priorities. Sustainable packaging has evolved quickly over the past few years. What started as a conversation about recyclable materials and waste reduction is now shaped by Extended Producer…
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The next article in our 2026 Incentive Marketing Roadmap Series explains how to structure incentive and rebate programs using KPI Trees, North-Star Metrics, and measurement frameworks. It covers uplift vs. selection bias, shows sample KPI structures, and provides a downloadable KPI mapping template to help teams design programs for accurate, profitable performance.
Read the ArticleModern print & apply labeling equipment delivers faster throughput, precise barcode placement, and seamless integration with packaging, shipping, and palletizing lines. With all‑electric control, advanced communication protocols, and carbon‑fiber applicator technology, these systems enhance uptime and labeling consistency.
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Companies rely on seamless device testing, operations, and supplier management to bring high‑quality products to market. Our end‑to‑end solution unifies R&D, validation, reliability testing, maintenance, and logistics—giving you one partner, one process, and complete confidence from prototype to deployment.
Read the ArticleSingle-use airbags add cost and waste under EPR. This article shows how reusable airbag programs reduce material throughput, improve load security, and generate measurable savings—without changing load configurations.
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