How Kitting Services Can Help You Scale Smarter (and Breathe Easier)
What is Kitting? Take a stroll down the beauty aisle or prepared foods section in the grocery store. From product bundles to subscriptions, the retail marketplace offers a wide range of items that have been kitted to provide you with a nicely assembled package. Kitting = Putting things together. In manufacturing, warehousing and fulfillment, kitting […]
Introducing Our 2024 Impact Report
Not all progress makes headlines. Every day, we show up and put our time and energy into work. Yes, we do it to earn a living, but we also do it because we believe that we’re part of something bigger than business as usual. It’s the kind of quiet, behind-the-scenes effort that rarely gets noticed […]
Choosing a US-Based Packaging Manufacturer: Your Essential Guide
Consumer products are often advertised to American shoppers as “made in the USA” to convey that the product is high-quality and supports American jobs. But buying American products isn’t just for consumers; plenty of businesses are looking to build a US-based supply chain, and that includes sourcing American packaging companies. Opting for packaging companies in […]
Little Steps, Big Impact: Six Easy Ways to Begin Eliminating Plastic Packaging
Vincent Van Gogh once said, “Great things are done by a series of small things brought together.” This wisdom applies to sustainability too—especially when it comes to reducing plastic packaging. While energy and water use grab the focus of many sustainability programs, packaging waste is a highly visible and easily solvable area where companies make […]
Eight Challenges of Seed Packet Filling and How JBM Can Help
If you’re thinking of starting a seed business or expanding your seed sales, you might be excited to distribute high-quality seeds that will one day become beautiful or useful plants. You might even have a plan for a beautiful custom seed packet design. But have you considered how to get the seeds into their packets? […]
The Business Case for Sustainable Packaging in Manufacturing: Where to Start and How to Convince Your Boss
The Business Case for Sustainable Packaging in Manufacturing: Where to Start and How to Convince Your Boss When manufacturing companies think about sustainability, they often begin with obvious, more complex actions—building upgrades, water conservation and supply chain evaluations. These efforts can have a big impact, but they also take years and require significant investment. They […]
Better Lives and Better Futures: JBM’s Training Program at London Correctional Institution
April is Second Chance month, established in 2017—not long after we launched our Fair Chance Program. It helps raise awareness of the challenges people face after incarceration. Depending on how long someone spends behind bars, these barriers can range from learning how to use a smartphone or computer for the first time to finding a […]
What’s Lightweighting and When Should You Consider It?
When people think about packaging, design is the first thing that often comes to mind. While aesthetics matter and packaging must protect your product, there are other critical factors to consider when evaluating—or re-evaluating—the right packaging material.
What Makes Glassine the Perfect Packaging for E-Commerce?
In today’s competitive e-commerce market, the right packaging does more than just protect products—it becomes part of the customer experience and impacts future purchases. The right—or wrong—packaging delivers something memorable and helps your brand stand out. It can also be an effective marketing tool as influencers regularly share their experience opening packages
Recyclable Paper Cups: Less Storage Space, Less Waste
Sometimes, it’s the small changes—like switching to the right disposable cup—that make the biggest difference. Limited storage space, environmental concerns and the negative perception of plastic cups are challenges we’ve heard time and again. That’s why we created a smarter alternative: recyclable paper cups designed to do more than just hold your drink.