AIP to deliver packaging economics course in NZ

In conjunction with PAC.NZ, the Australian Institute of Packaging (AIP) will deliver its Introduction to Packaging Economics half-day training course in New Zealand.

The professional development session provides a comprehensive and non-mathematical introduction to the economics of packaging, reviewing the main drivers of packaging costs including material selection and, importantly, how and what to look out for in achieving cost savings. Covering primary and secondary packaging, this course will assist attendees not only with driving efficiencies across existing packaging formats but it will also assist in new product development.

At the completion of the half-day course, students will be able to:

• discuss the packaging costs;
• discuss the elements of packaging costs;
• classify the costs;
• discuss the guidelines for cost-effective packaging;
• describe how to prevent unnecessary costs creeping into the supply chain;
• identify the factors required for successful packaging from a cost perspective;
• understand the basics of packaging economics;
• acquire an appreciation of future trends and developments with the cost confines of packaging.

The course is designed for those with a direct involvement in packaging operations within all packaging-associated industries, including the production, development, technology, purchasing, sales, QA/QC, marketing, regulatory and development functions.

The course will be held on 24 July at the BNZ Highbrook Partner Centre in East Tamaki. Pierre Pienaar, MSc FAIP, National President of the AIP, will deliver the course. For more information, visit the AIP website: www.aipack.com.au or email mark@aipack.com.au.