Greg Hrinya, Editor05.05.20
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a profound impact on every industry – from health care and retail to labels and packaging. In many cases, there has been a spike in demand for labels, especially as more and more people venture to stores for foods, pharmaceuticals, health and personal products, and countless others.
All these products require a label, which puts the onus on material suppliers to meet these challenges. UPM Raflatac, a global substrate provider, has worked diligently to meet supply chain demand.
“Our supply chain has remained robust throughout, validating our sourcing and raw material strategies,” explains Tim Kirchen, senior vice president, Americas, UPM Raflatac. “The label industry has a lengthy supply chain. In unprecedented times like these, if even one supplier is unable to operate or deliver on orders, it could mean critical products, like medicines and food, are not able to get to those who need it most. What I think everyone’s realizing is that relying on a single material source exposes you to risks that become very evident during times of crisis. Multiple sourc
All these products require a label, which puts the onus on material suppliers to meet these challenges. UPM Raflatac, a global substrate provider, has worked diligently to meet supply chain demand.
“Our supply chain has remained robust throughout, validating our sourcing and raw material strategies,” explains Tim Kirchen, senior vice president, Americas, UPM Raflatac. “The label industry has a lengthy supply chain. In unprecedented times like these, if even one supplier is unable to operate or deliver on orders, it could mean critical products, like medicines and food, are not able to get to those who need it most. What I think everyone’s realizing is that relying on a single material source exposes you to risks that become very evident during times of crisis. Multiple sourc
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