Corrugated Packaging: Innovation & Growth

Q1. Could you start by giving us a brief overview of your professional background, particularly focusing on your expertise in the industry?

I have extensive experience in the corrugated packaging industry, having worked for well-known packaging companies. My expertise lies in B flute, C flute, E flute, and 3, 5, 7 & 9-ply carton production using both auto and manual carton facilities. I am skilled in flexography printing, slotting, slitting, manual and digital screen printing, folder gluer, gum pasting, and bundling.

My experience includes overseeing production, operational excellence, planning, industrial engineering (IE), costing, process improvement, quality management, raw material procurement, and supply chain operations. I played a key role in setting up a packaging facility that generated $24 million yearly revenue while ensuring profitability, sustainability, and business growth. I have also provided consultancy in the corrugated industry through global expert network firms and am recognized as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in the field.

My expertise spans corrugated project feasibility analysis (including payback period of investment), machine planning and selection, supplier evaluation, business planning, AutoCAD layout design, machine and warehouse setup, production team setup, MIS implementation (50+ reports for data-driven decision-making), product development, production planning, certification work (FSC, PEFC), quality…