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OUR STUDENTS ARE RESEARCHING WHAT MATTERS!

Our students are conducting state-of-the-art research projects to optimize the efficiency, cost and sustainability of the distribution packaging sector.

Student studying sensor data for research project

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CPULD’s research areas are driven by the needs of the packaging industry and society. Our research team focuses on a wide range of projects, including:

  • Developing of new ways to optimize distribution packaging systems and unit loads by using  physical interactions between components
  • Quantifying and improving the sustainability of distribution packages through the development of life cycle inventories and conducting life cycle analysis
  • Conducting feasibility studies and supply chain analyses using the latest technology in smart and connected packaging
  • Conducting market studies of the distribution packaging sector

Most projects are conducted through our Industrial Affiliate Membership Program; however, Sponsored Research projects are also available for more individualized research.

In addition to current research projects, CPULD maintains an extensive research database that includes articles on subjects such as: the performance of driven fasteners and observations of the damage frequency and severity levels occurring in pallets. Our pallet data, in particular, is vital to researchers developing reliability-based models of pallets, containers, and other such related structures.

Diagram showing all areas of CPULD research.

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