The Shift from Rigid to Flexible: A Supply Chain Perspective. For decades, rigid glass and plastic bottles have dominated liquid packaging. However, for procurement managers and supply chain engineers, the math is changing.
Storage and Transportation Efficiency
Empty rigid bottles take up their full volume during transport to the filling facility. In contrast, empty spout pouches are shipped flat. A single truckload of flat pouches can contain the equivalent packaging volume of up to 25 truckloads of empty rigid bottles. This represents a massive reduction in inbound freight costs and warehouse storage space.
Production Line Integration
Modern filling equipment can handle spout pouches at high speeds, making the transition from rigid to flexible highly efficient for large-scale operations.
Logistics, Packaging, Spout Pouch
