Why was this eService developed? After more than 30 years in the packaging industry, founder Robert DeNola could easily identify the chronic problems for all participants in the package creation process. The solution was to create an application to facilitate real-time collaboration between all members in the supply chain throughout the product life cycle, companies can quickly obtain efficiencies in specification management, packaging engineering, and supply chain communications. And, because GlobalPKG is an online service, compatibility and IT resource issues are completely avoided for all participants in the packaging process. What is the GlobalPKG™ eService? GlobalPKG provides a hosted Web service that enables packaging specification management, packaging engineering, and supply-chain collaboration throughout the product life cycle. The GlobalPKG eService is accessible to subscribers via a standard Web browser and provides personalized, secure satellite sites to create a common workspace for supply-chain participants. How is GlobalPKG different from and better than traditional approaches? GlobalPKG is the first Web-based service designed to improve the efficiency of a company's packaging systems. The GlobalPKG online packaging specifications management, packaging engineering, and collaboration features, facilitates communications between everyone in the global packaging supply chain for optimization of packaging processes. GlobalPKG provides this real-time visibility and easy, universal access to the full range of packaging information. The result is more control, reduced costs, and true competitive advantage. Who should use the GlobalPKG eService? The GlobalPKG eService is designed for everyone in the packaging supply chain. Because GlobalPKG is always available, packaging collaboration is easily integrated into the product development process. Participants and include product development teams, marketing and sales groups, packaging designers and engineers, package manufacturers, distributors, material suppliers and many others involved in the complex packaging process.. GlobalPKG brings together geographically dispersed departments and external suppliers for more efficient collaboration on packaging design and deployment. Enterprise implementations quickly realize improved control and reduced costs for a significant competitive advantage. Can I import my existing CAD files into GlobalPKG? Yes. You can not only attach CAD and graphics files to a record, you can also view them online. Viewable formats include DXF, DWG, JPEG, BMP, and PNG. More viewing options are being added all the time. When you upload a file to GlobalPKG in one of these formats, GlobalPKG automatically creates a thumbnail for rapid viewing. GlobalPKG also utilizes these files in generating comprehensive, user-definable reports. What are the software compatibility issues for using GlobalPKG? Because it is an online application, any computer with a standard web browser can use the GlobalPKG tools and services. Can I use metric or Imperial units of measure in creating a design online? Yes. GlobalPKG's design automation system will automatically use the correct allowance based on the units of measure, and enables the user to work in metric or inches, decimals or fractions. Can GlobalPKG integrate into my existing enterprise standards? GlobalPKG is a highly flexible system that allows you to create specifications and standards that accommodate your every packaging requirement. Materials, descriptions and specifications of all kinds are completely user-definable allowing you to quickly and easily adapt disparate corporate paper based systems into a centralized, web-accessible hub. What phases in the packaging process does GlobalPKG support? GlobalPKG supports the complete packaging process providing design automation, development and analysis tools along with collaboration within the enterprise and across the complete supply chain throughout the product life cycle. What kinds of packaging is GlobalPKG capable of handling? The GlobalPKG system can handle all types of packaging including: cartons, corrugated, rigid boxes, flexible packaging, bottles, drums, tubs, foam, vacuum formed or molded packaging and pallets. The GlobalPKG system is also capable of producing complex bills of materials (BOM) from individual packaging specifications and nested groups of BOMs. How is GlobalPKG priced? The GlobalPKG eService is available on a subscription basis, plus a one-time user configuration fee. Is GlobalPKG available outside of the United States? GlobalPKG is available to anyone across the world who has access to a connected Web browser.