title: Meeting the needs of an ever-demanding market.
abstract: Balancing cost and performance in packaging is critical. This article outlines techniques to assist in this whilst delivering added value and product differentiation. The techniques include a rigorous statistical process capable of delivering cost reduction and improved quality and a computer modelling process that can save time when validating new packaging options.
authors.affiliation: Rexam Medical Packaging Ltd, Bristol, UK. richard.rigby@rexam.com
authors.forename: Richard
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Rigby
mesh_terms: D003198:Computer Simulation; D003362:Cost-Benefit Analysis; D004864:Equipment and Supplies; D006801:Humans; D008420:Manufactured Materials / Q000191:economics* / Q000592:standards*; D008422:Materials Testing / Q000379:methods; D011108:Polymers / Q000191:economics; D019064:Product Packaging / Q000191:economics* / Q000379:methods / Q000592:standards*
chemical_list: D011108:Polymers