A.- Packaging Design requirements (
Saghir & Jönson, 2001
Saghir, M., & Jönson, G. (2001). Packaging handling evaluation methods in the grocery retail industry. Packaging Technology and Science, 14(1), 21-29. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/pts.523. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/pts.523...
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Bramklev, 2009
Bramklev, C. (2009). On a proposal for a generic package development process. Packaging Technology and Science, 22(3), 171-186. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/pts.850. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/pts.850...
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Azzi et al., 2012
Azzi, A., Battini, D., Persona, A., & Sgarbossa, F. (2012). Packaging design: general framework and research agenda. Packaging Technology and Science, 25(8), 435-456. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/pts.993. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/pts.993...
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What level of importance does the company give to each of the packaging functions during the packaging design process? (Likert scale)
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Protective function
Commercial function (product differentiation)
Productive function (packing process)
Logistic function (handling, storage and transport processes)
Purchasing and supplies function
Environmental function (minimizing consumption of raw materials and generation of packaging waste)
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B.- Organizational structure for packaging design (internally in each company and externally throughout the supply chain) (
Lee & Lye, 2003
Lee, S. G., & Lye, S. W. (2003). Design for manual packaging. International Journal of Physical Distribution & Logistics Management, 33(2), 163-189. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/09600030310469162. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/09600030310469...
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Klevas, 2005
Klevas, J. (2005). Organization of packaging resources at a product-developing company. International Journal of Physical Distribution & Logistics Management, 35(2), 116-131. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/09600030510590309. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/09600030510590...
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Chan et al., 2006
Chan, F. T. S., Chan, H. K., & Choy, K. L. (2006). A systematic approach to manufacturing packaging logistics. International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, 29(9-10), 1088-1101. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00170-005-2609-x. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00170-005-260...
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Sohrabpour et al., 2012
Sohrabpour, V., Hellström, D., & Jahre, M. (2012). Packaging in developing countries: identifying supply chain needs. Journal of Humanitarian Logistics and Supply Chain Management, 2(2), 183-205. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/20426741211260750. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/20426741211260...
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Molina-Besch & Pålsson, 2014
Molina-Besch, K., & Pålsson, H. (2014). Packaging for eco-efficient supply chains: why logistics should get involved in the packaging development process. sustainable logistics. Transport and Sustainability, 6, 137-163. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/S2044-994120140000006006. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/S2044-99412014...
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In your company, what level of coordination is achieved, internally and externally, in order to integrate the different design requirements in a more efficient and sustainable packaging? (Likert scale)
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Level of internal coordination in packaging design
Level of coordination with packaging suppliers in packaging design
Level of coordination with clients and/or distributors in packaging design
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C.- Evaluation system in packaging design (
Olsmats & Dominic, 2003
Olsmats, C., & Dominic, C. (2003). Packaging scorecard: a packaging performance evaluation method. Packaging Technology and Science, 16(1), 9-14. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/pts.604. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/pts.604...
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Mollenkopf et al., 2005
Mollenkopf, D., Closs, D., Twede, D., Lee, S., & Burgess, G. (2005). Assessing the viability of reusable packaging: a relative cost approach. Journal of Business Logistics, 26(1), 169-197. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/j.2158-1592.2005.tb00198.x. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/j.2158-1592.20...
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Svanes et al., 2010
Svanes, E., Vold, M., Møller, H., Pettersen, M. K., Larsen, H., & Hanssen, O. J. (2010). Sustainable packaging design: a holistic methodology for packaging design. Packaging Technology and Science, 23(3), 161-175.
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Azzi et al., 2012
Azzi, A., Battini, D., Persona, A., & Sgarbossa, F. (2012). Packaging design: general framework and research agenda. Packaging Technology and Science, 25(8), 435-456. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/pts.993. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/pts.993...
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Albrecht et al., 2013
Albrecht, S., Brandstetter, P., Beck, T., Fullana-i-Palmer, P., Grönman, K., Baitz, M., Deimling, S., Sandilands, J., & Fischer, M. (2013). An extended life cycle analysis of packaging systems for fruit and vegetable transport in Europe. The International Journal of Life Cycle Assessment, 18(8), 1549-1567. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11367-013-0590-4. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11367-013-059...
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Grönman et al., 2013
Grönman, K., Soukka, R., Järvi-Kääriäinen, T., Katajajuuri, J.-M., Kuisma, M., Koivupuro, H.-K., Ollila, M., Pitkänen, M., Miettinen, O., Silvenius, F., Thun, R., Wessman, H., & Linnanen, L. (2013). Framework for sustainable food packaging design. Packaging Technology and Science, 26(4), 187-200. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/pts.1971. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/pts.1971...
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Pålsson et al., 2013
Pålsson, H., Finnsgård, C., & Wänström, C. (2013). Selection of packaging systems in supply chains from a sustainability perspective: the case of Volvo. Packaging Technology and Science, 26(5), 289-310. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/pts.1979. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/pts.1979...
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Wever & Vogtländer, 2013
Wever, R., & Vogtländer, J. (2013). Eco-efficient value creation: an alternative perspective on packaging and sustainability. Packaging Technology and Science, 26(4), 229-248. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/pts.1978. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/pts.1978...
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Accorsi et al., 2014
Accorsi, R., Cascini, A., Cholette, S., Manzini, R., & Mora, C. (2014). Economic and environmental assessment of reusable plastic containers: a food catering supply chain case study. International Journal of Production Economics, 152, 88-101. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijpe.2013.12.014. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijpe.2013.12...
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Gamez-Alban et al., 2014
Gamez-Alban, H. M., Soto-Cardona, C., Mejia-Argueta, C., & Sarmiento, A. (2014). A cost-efficient method to optimize package size in emerging markets. European Journal of Operational Research, 241(3), 917-926. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ejor.2014.09.020. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ejor.2014.09...
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Dominic et al., 2015
Dominic, C., Östlund, S., Buffington, J., & Masoud, M. (2015). Towards a conceptual sustainable packaging development model: a corrugated box case study. Packaging Technology and Science, 28(5), 397-413. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/pts.2113. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/pts.2113...
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Faccio et al., 2015
Faccio, M., Gamberi, M., Pilati, F., & Bortolini, M. (2015). Packaging strategy definition for sales kits within an assembly system. International Journal of Production Research, 53(11), 3288-3305. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/00207543.2014.975862. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/00207543.2014....
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Has your company adopted a measurement system for evaluating different packaging alternatives from a sustainable supply chain perspective? (Yes/No)
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Implementation of “Packaging Scorecard” system
Implementation of LCA System
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D.- Adoption of “best practices” in the packaging design process (García-Arca & Prado-Prado, 2008aGarcía-Arca, J., & Prado-Prado, J. C. (2008a). Packaging design model from a supply chain approach. Supply Chain Management: An International Journal, 13(5), 375-380. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/13598540810894960. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/13598540810894...
,bGarcía-Arca, J., & Prado-Prado, J. C. (2008b). Packaging as source of competitive advantages. Universia Business Review, 17, 64-79.; Asociación Española de Codificación Comercial, 2012Asociación Española de Codificación Comercial. (2012). Recomendaciones AECOC para la logística: unidades de carga eficientes. Barcelona: AECOC.; Kye et al., 2013Kye, D., Lee, J., & Lee, K. (2013). The perceived impact of packaging logistics on the efficiency of freight transportation (EOT). International Journal of Physical Distribution & Logistics Management, 43(8), 707-720. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/IJPDLM-08-2011-0143. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/IJPDLM-08-2011...
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Has your company implemented any of the following actions for systematizing packaging design? (Yes/No)
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Documentation for the packaging design process
Documentation for the technical specifications in the formats and qualities of materials used in the packaging
Documentation for the product palletization files
Use of computer tools in packaging design
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