Packaging Design and Cost Reduction
Packaging protects product, carries the brand and costs money on every unit shipped. This course covers designing packaging that survives the supply chain without over specifying it.
Course outline
What this programme covers, module by module.
- 01What packaging has to do and what it costs
- 02Transit conditions, hazards and specifying against them
- 03Packaging testing and validating performance
- 04Material selection and cost reduction without added damage
- 05Cube utilisation, palletisation and transport efficiency
- 06Labelling, marking and regulatory requirements
- 07Waste, recyclability and producer obligations
What you will gain
- Specify packaging against real transit conditions
- Test packaging performance before rollout
- Reduce material cost without increasing damage
- Improve cube utilisation and transport efficiency
- Meet labelling and regulatory requirements
- Reduce packaging waste and meet obligations
Who should attend
- Packaging and product engineers
- Procurement staff buying packaging
- Logistics and distribution managers
- Quality staff investigating transit damage
Upcoming sessions
| Date | City | Duration | Fees | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 to 4 Nov 2026 | Cape Town | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 16 to 18 Nov 2026 | Johannesburg | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 7 to 9 Dec 2026 | London | 3 Days | US$1,500 | |
| 11 to 13 Jan 2027 | Dubai | 3 Days | US$1,500 | |
| 1 to 3 Feb 2027 | Pretoria | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 12 to 14 Apr 2027 | Durban | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 7 to 9 Jun 2027 | Cape Town | 3 Days | R13,000 |
Fees are per delegate and exclude VAT. Public intakes are confirmed once minimum numbers are met. We also deliver this course on your own schedule, in-house or live online.
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- R13,000 per delegate
- Duration
- 3 Days
- Field
- Procurement & Supply Chain
- Formats
- In-house, public, online
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