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To define 'intelligence' two or more people are needed to discuss and agree its meaning in this context. In the case of packaging this term is generally accepted by the industry to refer to packaging that exceeds the basic or obvious requirements of the product and that delivers something more; quite often this 'something more' refers to the product's life cycle.
The headline is only eleven words long yet it covers a vast subject that can only be briefly touched upon in any feature article. For the purposes of this article we will illustrate aspects of intelligent packaging solutions through all stages of development by focusing on the area of bulk or distribution packaging of chemicals and pharmaceutical products that can be classified as dry flowables, and that are stored and transported in a way that requires some form of palletisation.
Whatever the packaging medium - from the self-modifying, sophisticated barrier plastics to the humble fibreboard container - thoughtful and expert design can make the difference between fulfilling a function and exemplary, sometimes exceptional performance. Intelligent packaging solutions are therefore often rooted in the management of the initial design process and the thought behind this.
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