How to scale packaging line automation around the world

摘要

When it comes to selecting packaging machinery to scale up around the world, global companies are faced with a decision: when-and where-to invest in automated machinery vs semi-automated systems? Interest for American products in emerging countries is on the rise partly because of the growing middle class in some of those areas. From a capital equipment need, semi-automatic machines often fit the packaging operation needs in those countries. Yet, to be competitive in the United States, companies often focus on highly automated packaging systems.