Symposium Speakers

SPEAKERS

Hewlett Packard: Global Cost Reduction Initiative - Ocean and Airfreight without Pallets *Hewlett-Packard: Iniciativa de Reducción del Coste Global – Transporte Maritimo y aéreo sin pallets*

Stefan Wenner Packaging Logistics Program Lead, Hewlett Packard Responsible del Programa de Envase y Embalaje para la distribución Hewlett-Packard	Hewlett Packard has the majority of the production at outsourced partners in Asia. Being the world's No 1 IT manufacturer means spending 2 Billion $/year on freight costs to bring the hardware from the manufacturing sites to the customer. While the majority of loads travels by ocean-freight to the region, there is also a small volume of air-freight, which however represents the biggest part of the freight costs. Packaging designs and pallet concepts can help to reduce Millions of $ in freight costs. Fitting more products in an ocean container by the use of slip-sheets or special light weight pallets for airfreight are 2 key strategies which will be presented. Hewlett-Packard tiene la mayoría de la producción externalizada a partners en Asia. Siendo el líder mundial de la fabricación de tecnología de la información significa gastar 2 mil millones de dólares al año en costes de transporte para traer el hardware de los sitios de la fabricación al cliente. Mientras que la mayoría de las cargas se realizan a través del transporte marítimo, hay también un pequeño volumen de transporte aéreo, que representa la parte más significativa de los costes de transporte. Los conceptos de ‘’diseño de envase y embalaje’’ y ‘’ pallet’’ pueden ayudar a reducir millones de dólares en costes de transporte. Haciendo un montaje de más productos en un contenedor marítimo a través del uso del uso de láminas deslizantes o pallets especiales de peso reducido para la carga aérea son dos estrategias clave que se presentarán.

Biography: After studies of Mechanical Engineering in Germany and Industrial Engineering at Georgia Tech (Atlanta), 3 years of packaging logistics consulting at the Fraunhofer Institute for Material Flow and Logistics. Since 18 years now at Hewlett Packard in all kind of packaging design, procurement and packaging logistics functions for the different business groups. The last 4 years having an internal consulting role, where the biggest savings can be achieved by airfreight and ocean freight optimizations bringing HP products from Asia into the different regions. Después de haber estudiado Ingeniería Mecánica en Alemania e Ingeniería Industrial en Georgia Tecnología (Atlanta), ha trabajado 3 años como consultor de logística de envase y embalaje en el Instituto de Fraunhofer para Flujo Material y Logística. Lleva 18 años en Hewlett-Packard trabajando en todo tipo de embalaje de diseño, compras y logística de envase y embalaje para distintos grupos de negocio. En los últimos 4 años ha desempeñado la función de consultor interno, haciendo énfasis en el hecho de que los mayores ahorros se pueden alcanzar a través de la optimización del transporte marítimo y aéreo, transportando productos de Asia a distintas regiones.

Packaging A Necessary Evil? *El embalaje: ¿Un 'mal' necesario?*

James Barker European Packaging Design and Development Centre Manager - Specialty Material Business Unit Sealed Air	Abstract: To come

Biography: Worked within the packaging industry for a little over 26 years, starting as a package design engineer for Sealed Air, progressed through the company to his current position. Certified packaging laboratory technologist thru the ISTA programme, awarded Institute of Packaging Gold Star and award for technical Innovation, World Star award winner. A supporter of ISTA, introducing new test protocols at Sealed Air's European Dynamic test centre. Working closely with shippers and end user customers advising on package testing. Designing protective packages to meet the needs of today’s fast moving logistics / supply chains. Ha trabajado en la industria del embalaje por más de 26 años, empezando como ingeniero de diseño de packaging para Sealed Air. Ha avanzado dentro de la compañía al presente cargo. Técnico de laboratorio de packaging certificado a través del programa ISTA, ha recibido premio del Instituto de Packaging y premio a la innovación técnica - World Star Award. Es partidario de ISTA, introduciendo nuevos protocoles de ensayo al Centro Europeo de Ensayos de Sealed Air. Ha trabajado en estrecha colaboración con usuarios y clientes finales en asesoramiento y ensayos de packaging. También, ha desarrollado embalajes de protección para satisfacer las necesidades de hoy en día de la logística / cadenas de suministro.

Close to Reality: Benefits of Worldwide Field Data Gathering & Implementation in the Transport Test Programme of BSH Cerca de la realidad: Beneficios de la recopilación e implementación global de datos de campo en el Programa de ensayo de Transporte de BSH

Christoph Rohr Technology Management Logistics Tecnología de Gestión Logística BSH Bosch und Siemens Hausgeräte GmbH	The key note of the `Packed Appliance Transport Test´ (PATT) of BSH is `Close to reality´. All single tests are based on our own investigations in the field. The presentation shows worldwide field data gathering and the implementation in the transport test program of BSH. La nota clave de `Packed Appliance Transport Test´ (PATT) de BSH es ‘’Cerca de la realidad". Todas las pruebas individuales se basan en nuestras propias investigaciones de campo. La presentación muestra la recopilación global de datos de campo de campo y la aplicación en el programa de pruebas de transporte de BSH.

Biography: Diplomas in nautical (Master certificate for deep see navigation) and economical engineering for transporting goods, and has dealt for 30 years now with transport hazards/demands, damage investigation and packaging construction. After 8 years abroad he has now been working for 25 years in the Central Logistics department of Bosch Siemens Hausgeräte GmbH (BSH). Being in close contact with 43 BSH factories and all BSH warehouses worldwide, he runs a test laboratory and acts as consultant dealing with transport hazards, packaging and load protection. Diploma de Náutica (certificado de Maestro para la navegar en mares profundos) e Ingeniería Económica para el Transporte de Mercancías. Ha trabajado durante 30 años en temas como los riesgos del transporte y de la demanda, la investigación de los daños y el desarrollo de envases y embalajes. Después de 8 años en el extranjero, lleva 25 años trabajando en el departamento Central de Logística de Bosch Siemens Hausgeräte GmbH (BSH). Estando en contacto cercano con 43 fábricas de BSH y todos los almacenes de BSH de todo el mundo, dirige un laboratorio de ensayos y actúa como consultor en el tema de controlar los riesgos de transporte, envase y embalaje y protección de la carga.

Product Robustness and Packaging Protection

Torben Møller Jørgensen Reliability Engineer. B. Sc. Mech. Engineering Product Quality Center Bang & Olufsen A/S	Going from European to worldwide distribution of products, is increasing the importance of specific knowledge about specification and verification of product robustness and the packaging protection.

Biography: Employee at Bang & Olufsen since 1983. From 1983 to 1994 working as mechanical engineer in the development department for video products. Since 1994 responsible for the mechanical/climatic laboratory, part of the Product Quality Center.

Ericsson’s Approach to Control the Global Distribution Packaging

Mats Lundgren Head of Packaging Material Development ERICSSON AB	Abstract: Ericsson is a world-leading provider of telecommunications equipment and related services to mobile and fixed network operators globally. We are one of the few companies worldwide that can offer end-to-end solutions for all major mobile communication standards. Ericsson has more than 90.000 employees and has a yearly net sale for more than 27 billion USD. Ericsson is the prime driver in an all-communicating world. This means a world in which all people can use voice, data, images and video to access and share ideas and information whenever and wherever they want. In order to achieve this and make all devices get connected, the telecom equipment must, no matter what, be delivered and installed almost everywhere in the world. This gives the people working with global product protection some nice challenges. Ericsson has seen the benefits of increased focus on packaging material. Mats will describe the journey from turning this low focus area into a profitable area with high management attention. He will describe how it was done and how the set up looks like.

Biography: Mats have an entrepreneurial mindset and enjoy developing business. He has worked at Ericsson since 1995 and has a background from leading areas such as Purchasing, Selling, Trade Compliance and Distribution. The last 4 years he has been focusing on developing the area Packaging Material Development for Ericsson all products globally.

Intermodal ISO and New Containers for Commercial and Military Cargo for Global Shipments

Paul Singh Vice President, IAPRI and Professor Michigan State University	Abstract: To come

Biography: To come

Simulating the Real Transport Environment Using Combined Vertical Vibrations, Pitch & Roll

Manuel Garcia Head of Packaging Solutions Department ITENE	Abstract: To come

Biography: PhD Industrial Engineer specialist in the area of Packaging Engineering. He has been involved in several R&D projects development in Australia and EEUU. Currently he is head of Packaging Solutions Department of ITENE, has designed and directs its Transport Simulation Centre, which includes state-of-the-art infrastructures in order to conduct research into packaging and distribution.

Strength on Container Transshipment Road-Railway-Ship

Gerrit Hasselmann Project Manager Packaging Laboratory, Research & Development Fraunhofer Institut IML	Abstract: To come

Biography: To come

Vibration in Local Delivery Systems for Internet Groceries Shopping

David Shires Chief Consultant PIRA International	Abstract: Consumer groceries are increasingly purchased on-line and delivered locally, typically by small van. This paper presents a measurement exercise to determine the vibration characteristics of local grocery distribution. The data is being used for a series of studies assessing and comparing standard and alternative vibration test methods. Findings so far are presented and discussed.

Biography: Education: BA (Hons) Physics; York University Work Experience: Development Engineer, Philips Electronics; Engineering Manager, Hanatek Instruments and various technical and managerial roles at Pira international. 27 years experience in Packaging research and consultancy. Activities & Achievements: Editor-in-Chief, Wiley International Journal of Packaging Technology & Science; ISTA Director 1996 - 2002; ISTA Technical Board member; Recipient of the 2009 R. David LeButt award; Associate Lecturer, Brunel University Packaging Masters Course 1990 - 2002; Visiting Lecturer Jinan University 2008 – 2011.

Key note address – Preshipment Testing: Case Studies

Gordan Pal Packaging Consultant Europe Region United Parcel Service	Abstract: The right packaging can reduce waste, conserve resources and cut expenses. For example, materials that protect the contents of the shipment reduce damage, which saves on returns, repackaging and reshipment as well as replacement of the product itself. Packaging must be conforming to the customer taste and expectations of the market; it has to protect the items during the entire transportation. Is testing investment worth it? Which customer should use advantage of ISTA Testing Norm? Customers who are experiencing damages: Customers with large accounts, Customers with small account: Customers being affected by dimensional weight and those looking for lower packaging and transportation costs should be evaluating how an investment in packaging engineering and pre- shipment testing can improve their bottom line profit. Customers who want to change their carriers in order to save transportation costs: With expertise in packaging and dynamics of distribution environment, pre shipment testing and engineering can ensure the packaging provides the right level of product protection for the mode of transport. Customers who makes changes to their packaging; If they do not go through testing process to validate the performance of the new packaging, they could find, that their packaging savings actually resulted as double as much loss. Customers who makes modifications on their products in order to maintain or gain an edge on the competition might turn in costly mistake, if thy do not overlook the potential impact this modification may have on the packaging.

Biography: EDUCATION: University in Ljubljana / Slovenia, University Hagen / Germany BIO: Co-founder of UPS European Packaging consulting in 1999: Customer attendance-Packaging consultation, Packaging testing, Packaging workshops for UPS customers and Packaging Companies, Packaging trainings. Packing optimization-Changes of packing or alternative offers of different suppliers. Mediator to packaging test laboratories and packaging industry. ACTIVITIES: ISTA Member Universidad de Ljubljana / Eslovenia, Universidad de Hagen / Alemania, Co-fundador de la consultoría UPS European Packaging en 1999: Atención al cliente en áreas como: Consultoria en Packaging, Ensayos de envase y embalaje, Talleres de envase y embalaje para los clientes de UPS y compañías de envasado, Formación en Packaging. Optimización del Embalaje - Actualización de Packaging u ofertas alternativas de distintos proveedores Intermediario para laboratorios de pruebas de packaging e industria del envasado. Miembro ISTA.

Key note address – Product and Packaging Systems - Designing Out Waste

Greg Wood Independent Consultant Director ISTA Europe	Abstract: This presentation describes an approach to product and packaging optimisation including consideration of the minimisation of the demands of the distribution system. It describes how to balance these and a structured approach to the minimisation of waste. Esta presentación describe un enfoque para la optimización del producto y del packaging, tomando en cuenta la minimización de las exigencias de la demanda en el sistema de distribución. En la presentación se describe la forma de equilibrar los mismos y se incluye un enfoque estructurado para la minimización de los residuos.

Biography: Greg Wood has 30 years experience in packaging and product development, sustainable packaging design, technical and management consultancy across a wide range of product sectors including food, drink, diy, white and brown goods, furniture, building materials, electronic, automotive, and other consumer goods sectors. His key skills include – • Packaging design including minimisation of product wastage through improving product robustness, improving packaging solutions, recommending modifications to distribution and handling systems, and improving processes and manual handling training • Process improvement auditing to reduce wasted materials improve efficiency and improve line speeds • Product protection throughout the supply chain including hazard mapping and risk analysis and their mitigation • Supply chain and packaging innovation including implementation of new technologies • Project management including the coordination and participation of major international projects with large teams across the packaging and product supply chains • Ability to add value and bring new and creative thinking to a team ACTIVIES Greg is a Director of the International Safe Transit Association (ISTA), a past board member of the International Association of Packaging Research Institutes (IAPRI), and a past member of the editorial board of the Wiley Journal of Packaging science and Technology. Greg Wood tiene 30 años de experiencia en envasado y desarrollo de productos, diseño de packaging sostenible, consultoría técnica y de gestión en una amplia gama de sectores incluyendo alimentos, bebidas, bricolaje, electrodomésticos de línea blanca y marrón, muebles, materiales de construcción, electrónica, automoción y otros sectores de bienes de consumo. Sus habilidades principales son - • Diseño de packaging incluyendo la minimización de pérdidas de producto a través de la mejora de la robustez del producto, mejorando continuamente en soluciones de embalaje, recomendando modificaciones para los sistemas de distribución y manipulación, y mejorando la formación en de los procesos de manipulación manual • Proceso de auditoría de mejora para reducir el desperdicio de materiales, aumentando la eficiencia y mejorando la velocidad de la línea • Protección del producto a lo largo de la cadena de suministro incluyendo el mapeo y análisis de riesgos y su mitigación • Cadena de suministro y la innovación de envases, incluyendo implementación de las nuevas tecnologías • Gestión de proyectos, incluyendo la coordinación y participación en los principales proyectos internacionales de envases y lcadenas de suministro de productos, trabajando con grandes equipos • Habilidad de añadir valor y aportar nuevas ideas y creatividad a un equipo ACTIVIES Greg es un Director de la International Safe Transit Association (ISTA), miembro de la junta directiva de la Asociación Internacional de Institutos de Investigación de embalaje (IAPRI), y un ex miembro del consejo editorial de la revista Wiley - Wiley Journal of Packaging science and Technology.

Lightweighting 1L Lubricant Packs: A Case Study

David Shires Chief Consultant Pira International Pete Sandiford Global Packaging Development Manager BP Lubricants	Abstract: BP Lubricants produces and sells a range of high quality synthetic lubricants under the Castrol brand. The 1L product is filled into two main bottle styles from a number of filling plants across Europe. To achieve a 10% reduction in bottle weight BP worked with Pira International to gain confidence in bottle stability on filling line and in distribution. This paper accounts for the complexities in characterising plastic bottle performance and presents the methods developed to shorten evaluation time.

David Shires Biography: Education: BA (Hons) Physics; York University Work Experience: Development Engineer, Philips Electronics; Engineering Manager, Hanatek Instruments and various technical and managerial roles at Pira international. 27 years experience in Packaging research and consultancy. Activities & Achievements: Editor-in-Chief, Wiley International Journal of Packaging Technology & Science; ISTA Director 1996 - 2002; ISTA Technical Board member; Recipient of the 2009 R. David LeButt award; Associate Lecturer, Brunel University Packaging Masters Course 1990 - 2002; Visiting Lecturer Jinan University 2008 – 2011.

Sustainability and Strength of Paper Carrier Bags

Maria Lindström Product & Application Manager Billerud	Abstract: To come

Biography: To come

Packaging’s Contribution to Sustainable Development

Jane Bickerstaffe Director INCPEN	Manufacturers and retailers know that they need packaging to ensure that food and other goods are safely transported through the supply chain and get to consumers in perfect condition. Today more than 50% of the world’s people live in towns and cities and are increasingly reliant on sophisticated supply chains to feed and clothe themselves and run their homes. The public however take packaging for granted. The popularly presented image of packaging often fails to recognise the contribution that it makes to our modern lifestyle and exaggerates its environmental impact. INCPEN has commissioned a number of new pieces of research to demonstrate that packaging has a net positive impact on the environment and that its member companies have moved beyond single issues such as packaging waste and recycling. They now consider the whole life of packaging in the context of sustainable development including product wastage, water consumption, energy use and transport impacts. This paper will report the findings from these projects.

Biography: Jane has been Director of INCPEN since 2000 and its Technical Director since 1993. She trained as a biochemist and has over 25 years experience working on packaging and environmental issues. She has worked for Cable and Wireless, Unilever and spent 10 years as an Environmental Advisor with Metal Box (now Crown Europe). She spent two years in the early 1990s as Special Advisor to the UK Government's first Minister with responsibility for recycling. She is Chairman of PRAG – the Packaging Resources Action Group – which aims to catalyse action to create more consistent systems and communications for the recovery of used packaging. Its members are drawn from central and local government, manufacturers and retailers, waste management companies and reprocessors. She is a: • Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts • Fellow of the Packaging Society • Board Member of the International Safe Transit Association INCPEN – the Industry Council for Packaging and the Environment is a research organisation which draws together an influential group of companies who share a vision of the future where production, distribution, and consumption are sustainable.

ISTA's 'Responsible Packaging by Design' Standard

ISTA Speaker TBD	Abstract: To come

Biography: To come

ISTA - Developing Design & Validation Standards for Packaging or Temperature-Sensitive Products

Edward Church Executive Director ISTA	Abstract: To come

Biography: To come

The Development and Qualification of Temperature Control Packaging

Richard Wood Design Manager SCA Cool Logistics	Abstract: Forming part of the SCA Packaging Group, SCA Cool Logistics is focused on designing, testing and qualifying temperature-controlled packaging solutions to meet all customer requirements. Based in the United Kingdom, the company manufactures products worldwide, enabling the offer of a swift supply response to all customers. SCA Cool Logistics works predominantly on solutions for the pharmaceutical, clinical trials and distribution industries, handling the needs of a wide range of customers, from small biotech companies to multi-national pharmaceutical corporations. The heart of the business is design and the UK site has the largest test facility in Europe with 23 environmental test chambers from which temperature-controlled packaging can be developed and qualified. Today’s high tech pharmaceutical and biotech products must be kept within defined temperature ranges during storage and distribution to ensure the effectiveness of the product when delivered to a patient. One of the most crucial phases is distribution, where a multitude of variables have to be overcome in order to ensure that the products are protected. We will look at the importance of the packaging, who ultimately benefits from its integrity and why we are striving to develop a standardised global range of packaging solutions designed to universally approved standards.

Biography: Richard has worked in various design / manufacture engineering functions during his career. He has worked for SCA Cool Logistics since 2005 and has been involved in hundreds of bespoke, customer defined projects. Richard has also helped to ensure that manufacturing practices are standardised across the Cool Logistics partners network. Richard’s current role within SCA Cool Logistics is focussed on standardising development, qualification and manufacturing practices to help support their global customer base.

New Materials for Protective Packaging

Josep Mª Clivillé Technical Manager South Europe BASF Espanola, S.L.	Abstract: E-por is the first tough-elastic foam that can be stored, processed and recycled just like EPS. Excellent crack resistance and elasticity, a velvet touch surface and a small particle size make E-por the first choice for the protection of high-value products. With a minimum amount of blowing agent, transport and storage at room temperature as well as low processing energies, E-por sets new standards for cost-efficient and sustainable packaging solutions.

Biography: After studies of Chemical Engineering at the University of Barcelona, Master Degree on Advanced Technology in Petrochemicals, Polymers and Plastics at the IFP (Institut Français du Pétrole – Paris) and McGill University – Montreal-Canada. Executive MBA at EADA – Barcelona 2003. Joined BASF in 1995 in Tarragona – Plastics Department before moving in 96 three years to the Headquarters in Germany in the technical service Department worldwide for Foam Materials. Since 1999, based in Barcelona, sales and technical manager for foams in south Europe in Packaging as well as in Building & Construction.

Application of Bio-based Material used in Distribution Packaging

Luigi Capuzzi R&D Director Novamont

Biography: Chemistry Graduated (Perugia University, 1981), Novamont R&D Director: Management of Novamont’s research laboratories in Organic Synthesis, Green Chemistry, Polymer Synthesis, Biodegradable Materials Chemistry and Technology, Biotechnology. Previous experience includes: Researcher at Istituto Guido Donegani, and Isagro. Responsible of R&D of Sipcam-Oxon group as director of reasearch center “E. Gagliardini” working in Formulation, Quality Control, Synthesis of pesticides and fine chemicals, green chemistry, biofuels, intellectual property management. Coauthor of more than 20 patent applications and several scientific publications and communications.