A Grand (Re) Opening: Tension Packaging & Automation Launches a New Website Experience Today we are excited to announce the launch of our new and improved website (https://www.tensionautomation.com)! Packed with upgraded design, features and functionality for an enhanced user experience, our new site aims to provide an intuitive, enjoyable and insightful website exploration experience.… Continue reading A Grand (Re) Opening: Tension Packaging & Automation Launches a New Website Experience
The Rise of Specialty Pharmacy How to Use Software to Build Back-End Workflow Efficiencies Last week the Tension team attended Asembia’s 2022 Specialty Pharmacy Summit in Las Vegas. More than 6,200 attendees gathered to network, attend sessions, visit exhibits and glean insights driving specialty pharmacy at this in-person event. Notorious tourism ad campaigns… Continue reading The Rise of Specialty Pharmacy
Celebrating Earth Day 2022 with a Look at Supply Chain Sustainability Studies have shown a direct correlation between sustainable business practices, share prices and business performance. This interconnection between financial gain, sustainable business practices and the health and livelihood of our planet is something the founding organization of Earth Day, EARTHDAY.ORG, has captured in the… Continue reading Celebrating Earth Day 2022 with a Look at Supply Chain Sustainability
#MODEX22 Highlights the Confluence of Industry Trends and Automation The past two years have shown us just how challenging, dynamic and resilient our supply chain and related industries can be. In March 2020, during the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Tension team attended one day of MODEX before it was shut down prematurely.… Continue reading #MODEX22 Highlights the Confluence of Industry Trends and Automation
Tension Packaging & Automation Appoints James Herbert as Vice President and General Manager KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Automation industry veteran James (Jim) Herbert has been announced as Vice President and General Manager of Tension Packaging & Automation (https://www.tensionautomation.com), a leader in complete packaging and automation solutions for the pharmacy and eCommerce industries. Herbert brings more… Continue reading Tension Packaging & Automation Appoints James Herbert as Vice President and General Manager
COVID-19 and the Evolution of Pharmacy, Part 2Considering the Competitive Advantages of Pharmacy Automation Systems In our previous post, we looked at how pharmacists’ roles have evolved, pivoting toward greater patient-centric focuses throughout the COVID19 pandemic. CEO of Evernorth Eric Palmer said, “ As we look at the emerging forces shaping the future of… Continue reading COVID-19 and the Evolution of Pharmacy, Part 2
Product Spotlight: HPS-300 Variable Length Poly Bagging System One in an occasional series to highlight popular products. A recent survey by McKinsey & Company highlighted that more than 75% of specialty retail supply chain leaders have made 2-day delivery a priority, and 42% are aiming for same-day delivery by 2022. Subsequently, competitive changes… Continue reading Product Spotlight: HPS-300
COVID-19 and the Evolution of Pharmacy, Part 1 Pharmacists Increasingly Fulfill Important Healthcare Needs As of early February 2022, more than 227 million doses of the COVID-19 vaccine have been administered by retail pharmacies. This represents 40% of the total COVID-19 vaccines administered in the United States. Pharmacies became a key component of the… Continue reading COVID-19 and the Evolution of Pharmacy, Part 1
Heat Seal vs. Cold Seal Packaging: Which Option is Right for Your Packages? According to a recent study, global parcel delivery volumes will increase by 100% by 2025. In addition to their annual peak season rushes, retailers and order fulfillment companies have a need to prepare for greater package volumes to come over the next… Continue reading Heat Seal vs. Cold Seal Packaging: Which Option is Right for Your Packages?
Welcome to the Tension Packaging & Automation Blog! Think. Forward. It seems like a simple concept. But then again, we come from a long line of innovators: Our parent company, Tension Corporation, was founded in 1886, along with our legacy of continuous improvement and our spirit of “Ingenuity at Work.” The ability to think forward… Continue reading Welcome to the Tension Packaging & Automation Blog!
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