The packaging selection practice a case study
(2010) 22nd Annual NOFOMA Conference, 2010 p.761-776- Abstract
- Purpose of this paper
The purpose of this paper is to present a comparative case study of the procedures and guiding principles in the packaging selection practice of two international companies.
Design/methodology/approach
A qualitative case study with an inductive approach was conducted. The data was collected through semi-structured interviews, documentation, and field visits.
Findings
The study indicates conceptual similarities and dissimilarities in the two companies’ procedures, concerns and priorities with respect to the packaging domain. The packaging selection practice at the two companies appears to be highly dependent on total cost, standardization, production... (More) - Purpose of this paper
The purpose of this paper is to present a comparative case study of the procedures and guiding principles in the packaging selection practice of two international companies.
Design/methodology/approach
A qualitative case study with an inductive approach was conducted. The data was collected through semi-structured interviews, documentation, and field visits.
Findings
The study indicates conceptual similarities and dissimilarities in the two companies’ procedures, concerns and priorities with respect to the packaging domain. The packaging selection practice at the two companies appears to be highly dependent on total cost, standardization, production philosophy, and collaboration between different functions and units.
Research limitations/implications
A study of two case companies implies limitations to generalization of the findings. Nevertheless, the case companies represent two diverse industrial branches providing a good basis for conceptual similarities and dissimilarities.
Practical implications
The findings of the study have practical implications generated by increased understanding of the guiding principles and their influence on the packaging selection process with respect to different types of packaging. This in turn, has a positive financial impact, enhances efficiency and effectiveness in the supply and demand chains, and considers environmental issues.
Originality/value
No previous similar study addressing the packaging selection approach in an engineering B2B industry context has been identified. This paper attempts to contribute to the theory-building of the packaging selection practice, point out the importance of considering the packaging selection and its guiding principles in order to make a deliberate and motivated packaging selection, and can be of value to other academic researchers in the field. (Less)
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- author
- Silgård Casell, Sandra LU
- organization
- publishing date
- 2010
- type
- Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding
- publication status
- published
- subject
- keywords
- Theory-building, Packaging selection practice, Decision guiding principles, Packaging logistics, International companies, Case study
- host publication
- [Host publication title missing]
- editor
- Stentoft Arlbjørn, Jan
- pages
- 17 pages
- publisher
- NOFOMA
- conference name
- 22nd Annual NOFOMA Conference, 2010
- conference location
- Kolding, Denmark
- conference dates
- 2010-06-10 - 2010-06-10
- language
- English
- LU publication?
- yes
- id
- 533213e0-5720-4874-88fd-69d490e98994 (old id 1620389)
- date added to LUP
- 2016-04-04 11:12:26
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abstract = {{Purpose of this paper<br/><br>
The purpose of this paper is to present a comparative case study of the procedures and guiding principles in the packaging selection practice of two international companies. <br/><br>
<br/><br>
Design/methodology/approach <br/><br>
A qualitative case study with an inductive approach was conducted. The data was collected through semi-structured interviews, documentation, and field visits. <br/><br>
<br/><br>
Findings <br/><br>
The study indicates conceptual similarities and dissimilarities in the two companies’ procedures, concerns and priorities with respect to the packaging domain. The packaging selection practice at the two companies appears to be highly dependent on total cost, standardization, production philosophy, and collaboration between different functions and units. <br/><br>
<br/><br>
Research limitations/implications <br/><br>
A study of two case companies implies limitations to generalization of the findings. Nevertheless, the case companies represent two diverse industrial branches providing a good basis for conceptual similarities and dissimilarities. <br/><br>
<br/><br>
Practical implications <br/><br>
The findings of the study have practical implications generated by increased understanding of the guiding principles and their influence on the packaging selection process with respect to different types of packaging. This in turn, has a positive financial impact, enhances efficiency and effectiveness in the supply and demand chains, and considers environmental issues. <br/><br>
<br/><br>
Originality/value <br/><br>
No previous similar study addressing the packaging selection approach in an engineering B2B industry context has been identified. This paper attempts to contribute to the theory-building of the packaging selection practice, point out the importance of considering the packaging selection and its guiding principles in order to make a deliberate and motivated packaging selection, and can be of value to other academic researchers in the field.}},
author = {{Silgård Casell, Sandra}},
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language = {{eng}},
pages = {{761--776}},
publisher = {{NOFOMA}},
title = {{The packaging selection practice a case study}},
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year = {{2010}},
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