Collaboration in enhancing the sustainability of packaging for consumer chemical product

Abstract

The article focuses on the currently implemented forms of cooperation between manufacturers of consumer chemicals and their packaging partners. It presents the results of qualitative research conducted in three small enterprises using personal interviews. It specifies concrete ways and methods of cooperation in both the design and procurement of packaging from supplier companies. The article reveals that small enterprises primarily share information with their partners about legislative developments and new trends in packaging and collaborate mainly on changes in the overall design of packaging, solving technological issues related to the finishing production of primary packaging, and purchasing packaging based on common commercial operations. Since the studied companies do not apply any modern logistics technologies or advanced inventory management methods, the main recommendations for improvement are directed to this area. Additionally, it is desirable to develop cooperation with a broader portfolio of stakeholders and increase the complexity and systematic approach in managing collaboration.