Abstract
A 20: The computer age has overtaken the packaging industry. Those who failed to recognize the many facets of computer control and utilize them to advantage have been left behind to suffer the fate of the quill pen. The modern business relies on computer assistance in all its operations. The computer has offered these advantages:
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Faster decision making
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Speedier problem solving
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Quality improvement
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Higher yields
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Bottleneck elimination
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Inventory reduction
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Hirsch, A. (1991). How Are Computers Impacting Packaging?. In: Flexible Food Packaging. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4615-3908-7_20
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