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  • 1.  Packaging Specification Management

    Posted 10-01-2019 04:51 PM
    Does anyone have any recommendations for managing packaging specifications? Tools, software, etc.

    Is the SAP Packaging Workbench worthwhile?

    I'm looking to get away from managing specs via paper/spreadsheets. We have SAP but I'm not sure it will be the right solution.

    Thanks!

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    Amanda Miller
    Packaging Engineer
    Perrigo Company
    Minneapolis MN
    (736) 732-0354
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  • 2.  RE: Packaging Specification Management

    Posted 10-02-2019 09:08 AM
    Hi Amanda,
    You should look into Specright.  They have a very powerful system designed specifically for packaging related document creation and management.​ www.specright.com.

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    Robert Meisner CPP-Fellow, CPLP
    Program Director - Associate Professor
    University of Wisconsin-Stout
    Menomonie WI
    (715) 232-2138
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  • 3.  RE: Packaging Specification Management

    Posted 10-03-2019 12:49 PM
    Hi Amanda,

    I helped develop a cloud based system when I was at JCI with a company called Surgere called Uspec.  Its pretty user friendly and you can access from anywhere.

    If you have any questions let me know.

    Mike Gale
    Sr. Packaging Engineer consultant



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  • 4.  RE: Packaging Specification Management

    Posted 10-02-2019 09:09 AM
    Hi Amanda,

    Perrigo is using Esko's WebCenter solution for label & packaging artwork management, and it can also be configured to do packaging specifications as well.  Here's an overview of how that could potentially look: WebCenter QuickStart for Packaging Specs .  I'd recommend that you connect with April Hitchcock and Tyler Katt down at the Allegan campus, as they manage WebCenter there at Perrigo and could help you explore further, or contact me directly as well.  Have a great day!

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    Aaron Mallory
    Senior Account Executive - Brand Solutions
    Esko
    Cleveland OH
    +1.216.200.8950
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  • 5.  RE: Packaging Specification Management

    Posted 10-02-2019 09:11 AM
    I have been looking into a system called Specright.  It seems that it can track and manage specs.  It is a system specifically for packaging specifications.

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    Danica VanBeek CPP
    Owner
    VanBeek Packaging LLC
    Artesia CA
    (562) 760-7660
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  • 6.  RE: Packaging Specification Management

    Posted 10-02-2019 09:37 AM

    I would suggest reviewing Specright as one alternative.  Pretty comprehensive and flexible.

     

    Steve Vangsnes

    Manager, Packaging Engineering

    Harley-Davidson Motor Company

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  • 7.  RE: Packaging Specification Management

    Posted 10-02-2019 09:58 AM
    I really like what I've seen of Specright.  I'm sick of pdf's and spreadsheets.

    I like this video of a presentation they gave at Pack Expo last year: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K7cCZSnCiss

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    Greg Vanker CPP
    Senior Packaging Engineer
    KIK Custom Products
    Brookhaven GA
    (770) 865-8035
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  • 8.  RE: Packaging Specification Management

    Posted 10-02-2019 11:40 AM
    The best system I have used is the Microsoft SharePoint software.  You can set up and customize your libraries and sub-libraries to capture and retrieve quickly.  You can control and give permission to anyone in your company to access so they are not always coming to you asking to send specs and documents.  It is real easy to use and with 3 or 4 clicks can have any document at your fingertips.  My plants were super happy with access to my Packaging library especially when SQF and other auditors showed up.  They, within a few minutes, had all documents requested.  Auditors were deeply impressed as well at the ease they produced those documents.
    Good luck and hope you find the system that works for you.  Let me know if I can be of further help.

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    John Chomistek
    CPS Consulting
    Transforming your packaging to deliver great products
    Cell: 214-695-1099
    jchomistek@sbcglobal.net
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  • 9.  RE: Packaging Specification Management

    Posted 10-02-2019 11:59 AM

    I recommend investigating Specright.  They have a package with comprehensive capabilities.

     

    https://www.specright.com/

     

    Regards,

    John

     

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    Presto Specialty Products, a business unit of Reynolds Consumer Products

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  • 10.  RE: Packaging Specification Management

    Posted 10-02-2019 01:04 PM
    You may want to consider Specright




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  • 11.  RE: Packaging Specification Management

    Posted 10-03-2019 07:59 AM
    Amanda, I am in the throes of purchasing the Specright software.  They have been wonderful to work with.  I highly recommend.  ​

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    Laura Strutz
    Sr. Packaging Engineer
    PPG Architectural Coatings
    Cranberry Twp PA
    (724) 742-5565
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  • 12.  RE: Packaging Specification Management

    Posted 10-03-2019 08:39 AM
    As many others have pointed out, SpecRight is great tool and they continue to grow it's capabilities from a Quality Systems perspective.  Esko solution is also a one to look at because many packaging suppliers use their CAD solution (Artios), prepess solution.  If you use CAPE it can easily integrate with that as that it part of their product portfolio also.

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    Michael Guarino Sr.
    Packaging Engineer
    HP Hood
    Winchester VA
    (540) 247-8985
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