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5 Ways Packaging Software Streamlines Product Development

Posted on 
November 26, 2024
Laura Foti
CMO, Specright
Two colleagues using packaging software to work through new product development processes
Accelerating New Product Development with Specright

In today’s fast-paced market, product development requires a lot from organizations, from efficiency, collaboration, and consumer demands. To tackle these needs it is important that companies have the right product development tools in place to avoid bottlenecks, miscommunications, and costly delays. By utilizing packaging software tools companies can transform the way product development is done. With streamlined workflows, cross-functional data, and accessible quality checks companies can ensure that they continue to deliver high-quality products to the market faster. 

1. Enhances Collaboration Across Teams

From design and production to marketing and sales, teams must work cross-functionally to get high-quality packaging and products to market on time. In the absence of the right tools, collaboration can pose the first hurdle when it comes to product development. By utilizing packaging software tools companies can facilitate real-time communication and file sharing from internal design teams to external packaging manufacturers. With Specright teams can set up notifications and speed up approval processes in seamless and collaborative workstreams. 

2. Simplifies Regulatory Compliance and Quality Control

The rise in regulations and stricter quality control puts additional pressures on companies across industries. Navigating these requirements and changes can be complex especially when it comes to new packaging and product development. Cloud-based packaging software like Specright offers teams built-in tools for compliance checks. This ensures that companies meet global packaging regulations and standards even as they increase or shift. With traceability features, companies can monitor their supply chains while documenting quality control processes. By improving overall product and packaging management companies will also minimize the risks of non-compliance, recalls, or penalties through the early detection of issues.  

3. Optimizes Material Usage and Reduces Waste 

With the right packaging software in place, companies can easily track packaging and product specifications. This is incredibly important when it comes to developing sustainable packaging and meeting industry standards. Specright empowers companies to track material use, type, and weight in easy and clear customized templates. Companies can review their current packaging materials and determine ways to reduce waste and excess packaging when developing new packaging solutions. Not only can this improve sustainability requirements but it can also reduce costs associated with packaging. By tracking packaging lifecycles across the supply chain organizations can align new product design with sustainability goals, a win-win for all stakeholders. 

4. Speeds Up Packaging Design and Prototyping 

The packaging design process can be both long and tricky. Balancing consumer needs with sustainability regulations requires trial and error which not all companies have the time or resources for. With detailed and accessible product and packaging data organizations can more easily develop new mockups or different product formats which can speed up the entire prototyping and design process. With Specright companies can store artwork and design files. Additionally, if changes are made, such as a die lie shift, these changes can easily be tracked and updated in real-time. 

5. Streamlines Workflow with Automation and Project Management Tools

With the right packaging software tools companies can utilize automation and project management to streamline workflows across all stakeholders. Instead of manually inputting all data and specifications, companies can use Specright’s automation features to reduce repetitive tasks like version control, file management, and compliance checks. Not only does this save time but it also eliminates errors due to manual input. Additionally, Specright offers project management features so teams can track progress, assign tasks, and meet deadlines during new product and packaging development. With smooth project management processes bottlenecks are reduced and new products can be brought to market seamlessly. 

Developing The Best Packaging For Consumers and The Environment  

As companies navigate through the world of new product development challenges can be reduced with the right tools. With today’s quick turnovers for new products utilizing packaging software is essential to work through the design, prototyping, and launching of new products. From improving collaboration and regulatory compliance to optimizing material use and streamlining workflows these tools empower organizations to bring innovative, sustainable products to market more efficiently. By working with tools like Specright you and your team can stay aligned on project goals and needs - while staying ahead of consumer demands and sustainability requirements. Do you want to stay ahead of competitors' product development? Learn more here or request a demo with our team.

About 

Laura Foti

Laura leads marketing and investor relations at Specright. Prior to Specright, she led advertising and analytics at GE Digital, GE’s Industrial Internet software business. Before that, she was a consultant at Deloitte Digital working in enterprise digital transformation, where she helped clients design and deploy eCommerce experiences, develop revenue-driving mobile apps, and reimagine their global digital marketing strategy. Laura was named to the Forbes 30 Under 30 list for marketing and advertising and Brand Innovators 40 Under 40 and 100 Women to Watch lists. She graduated from the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University. She resides in Newport Beach, CA.

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