by Amber Livesey | Dec 17, 2025 | Distribution, Packaging Testing
What should you do when packaging that passed testing still fails during peak season?Treat the failure as data, not a verdict on your test program. Document where in the distribution cycle the failure occurred, wait until volume stabilizes, and use that real-world...
by Amber Livesey | Dec 11, 2025 | Packaging Testing, Temperature Testing
Why does extreme temperature testing matter more than standard conditioning profiles?Standard environmental conditioning tests a single, controlled temperature and humidity condition. Real shipments rarely experience that — they swing between cold warehouse docks, hot...
by Amber Livesey | Dec 4, 2025 | Packaging Testing, Test Selection
Choosing the right packaging test is one of the most important decisions in any validation process. It affects how well your product survives distribution, how quickly you can launch, and whether you meet the expectations of retailers and carriers. With multiple ISTA...
by Amber Livesey | Nov 12, 2025 | Packaging Testing
How does packaging testing actually reduce cost instead of just adding an expense?Packaging testing identifies exactly how much material a design actually needs — not how much you’re using out of caution. Vibration, drop, and compression testing show where...
by Amber Livesey | Nov 5, 2025 | Packaging Testing, Temperature Testing
What does environmental and temperature chamber testing actually reveal about packaging?Environmental chamber testing exposes packaging and product to controlled heat, cold, and humidity extremes — replicating conditions a shipment or long-term storage cycle actually...
