Nov 18, 2007

Esko: alliances would improve supply chain


Partnerships in the packaging supply chain would create more innovation, according to packaging pre-production technology firm EskoArtwork.

Chief executive Carsten Knudsen said collaboration between firms at different stages in the chain needed to be smooth to improve efficiency and product development, and reduce costs and delivery times.

"Innovation increasingly comes through partnerships between firms," he said at an open day for select customers yesterday (15 November) at the firm's headquarters in Belgium.

Products on show included WebCenter, an online system that enables all players, including brand owners, designers and converters, to access information relevant to their role in packaging development.

It also enables swift changes to be made to language or crucial legal requirements.

Knudsen said EskoArtwork was "back on track" after an initial sales dip following its creation through Esko's acquisition of Artwork Systems in August.

"Our goal was to make sure all our customers were not disrupted by the merger," he said.

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