Team Work Makes the Dream Work I have been with VAP Packaging Management for 4 ½ months now. When I was first approached to write a blog, I thought to myself, “Can someone who has only been with the company for a few months have anything to write about?” The...
Several years ago, I was talking with an Australian friend about some of the interesting facts and figures from his home country. One item that I still remember clearly: on the Great Seal of Australia resides the image of a kangaroo and an emu, but why? With all of...
When it comes to calculating freight costs, weight is only one part of the overall equation. Package delivery companies such as UPS and Fed Ex use dimensional weights to determine shipping rates, which can have a significant impact even on small packages. Not only can...
Here at VAP, we want to ensure the customer is getting the most protection for their product, along with a fair cost. One of the biggest questions I get when it comes to packaging is the difference between Burst testing and ECT. What is that verbiage I hear about?...
The growth of an organization can be a blessing, but it can also be a curse. As organizations realize rapid growth; through an upward revenue drive, organically or through mergers; they could falter and crumble on critical non-revenue aspects, such as culture....
2014 is coming to an end, and VAP has just wrapped up two of its most fun events! On Friday, December 19th, Value Added Packaging rented out the private room at the Poelking Marion Lanes bowling alley for its team and their significant others. It boasts eight bowling...
