INSIGHTS BLOG

Our disposable economy produces a lot of waste. Rather than be a part of the problem, use the strategies provided to make a positive impact. If you reduce waste, use biodegradable alternatives, or otherwise become sustainable, you might save lives and contribute to a better future.

Your heart is beating a bit faster. It’s your first team meeting of the new year, 2020 has arrived. Thoughts are racing through your head and across the whiteboard. A [...]

In October of 2019, Chase & Associates’ long-time business consultant sat down with Alexis Chase to talk about life, business, and women in packaging. The result was a deep dive conversation filled with authoritative insights and wisdom.

Recessions are a natural part of the business cycle. If you haven’t worked through one yet, you will at some point. And given recent headlines, the party might get started sooner rather than later! But a recession doesn’t automatically mean your company will suffer a slow down, or worse, a contraction. Leave those problems to the broader economy by making your business recession-resistant.So how do you prepare your company for a recession? Let’s look at some sage advice.

Are you intellectually curious? How do you handle professional roadblocks? Are you doing your job or are you proactively building a career? Where there is no risk, there is no reward. Sure, we’ve all heard that saying, but few of us live it. Read our latest blog post to learn more.

The packaging manufacturing sector continues to attract private equity as a dependable growth investment. Packaging has long been a steady ship in the roughest of seas. But is that about to change? Is the flagship of ROI slowly taking on water? A storm of a different type grows in strength and momentum. Read the entire post here.

“Leadership is the art of giving people a platform for spreading ideas that work.” Seth Godin, Entrepreneur and Author of (18) best selling books. Senior executives in the packaging industry have to spin a lot of plates. Legendary leadership? If only you could find the time! We jest, of course. In truth, you’re probably a voracious lifetime learner. But time poverty is real. It’s a thing. And it’s a thing that can get in the way of your growth. Not to worry, Chase has you covered. You’re (15) clicks away from taking your leadership to the next level!

It is easy to forget the human side of moving someone from one job to another. Your ability to attract and retain the best and brightest is as much about your culture, as it is your HR department. Company culture can become one of your greatest competitive assets, or not.

How can you use Smart Packaging to tell your story? How can you use Smart Packaging to connect with your audience? Building trust. Providing value. Telling compelling stories that keep your customers coming back for more. The hallmark traits of Smart Packaging at its best.

Careers in packaging can take on many forms - buyers, designers, engineers, etc. Yet, some of the most lucrative and rewarding industry jobs can be found in upper management. With a vibrant economy and business-friendly climate, the demand for qualified talent is surging. Here are four great opportunities to explore.