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Automotive Packaging

Learn the ins and outs of vehicle OEMs, Supplier tiers,
packaging, and service providers

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Automotive
Packaging Certificate

To make this course, our team visited leading experts at PakFab (Returnable Metal Packaging), Tree Brand Packaging (Expendable Packaging – Wood), and NTIC Excor Zerust (Comprehensive Corrosion Control), and IPS (Packaging Distributor).These in-depth lessons from our sponsors are part of a larger curriculum covering:

  • An overview of automotive packaging
  • Returnable packaging
  • Expendable packaging
  • Packaging distributors
  • Packaging operations at OEMs
  • Packaging operations at Tier 1s
  • Transportation
  • Hazmat packaging (special thanks to Josh Galvarino) This exclusive program is self-paced and can be accessed anytime, anywhere.
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Read What Our Alumni Have to say!

I want you and Dr. Hurley to know that you have created a fantastic program. I know it will evolve as times change, but you all have hit the nail on the head with filling in gaps across all position levels as well as different packaging styles and needs.
Adam Moffitt, UPM
The courses contain loads of information, yet they are not at all overwhelming. I really like how the courses provide the student with not only basic knowledge of the different parts of the packaging industry, but an in-depth look into the various operations and machines used.
Eric Ockerlund, Production Manager of OxBox
I can honestly say that I applied elements of what I have learned from your program to this project, particularly in the area of building a timeline line and involving all stake holders in the process. We began shipping 3 weeks ago and the orders are increasing. Thanks again for all your help!
Janis McIntosh, Naturipe Farms
I joined because I love what I do as a Packaging Engineer. The Packaging School gives individuals the balance of utilizing his/her spare time while working full-time. I have recommended the program to colleagues and have boasted about it to upper management.
TiUnna Langley, Veritiv Corporation
I enrolled to establish the basic fundamentals of packaging materials and processes to allow us to better serve our customers in these areas and speak intelligently to our vendors when requesting assistance.
Vince Hayden, American Box Company
I recently finished my first course, and I already see things differently inside my company and the position I would like to reach in my career journey. I seriously think that The Packaging School courses were the answer that I needed right now to make a further step into my personal education.
Fabio Rosati
After so much procrastinations and contemplations, I have accomplished this informative course on Automotive packaging officially organised by packagingschool.com. My takes from this accomplishment are further comprehension on what OEMs, Tier 1, and Tier 2 suppliers are involved in during vehicle manufacturing from packaging point of view. I recommend this course to anyone interested in going down this lane.
Okwuejunti Emeka
I'm super happy to share that I've received my Certificate of Mastery in Packaging Management, after a great journey! More than grateful with Smurfit Kappa for the amazing opportunity and the new challenge for keep growing. Also thanks to Clemson University and The Packaging School and of course to Julie Rice Suggs, PhD our supporting tutor. Lets create new packaging solutions!
Macarena Diaz Eduards
Definitely a great personal and professional satisfaction is what this Mastery in Packaging Management has meant for me!! Working for a company like Smurfit Kappa is one of the greatest achievements in my career, not only because of being able to belong to the Design and Innovation team, but because it has allowed me to grow and develop and many times challenge myself, and this is an example of how much this company has given me. Thank you Maria Ysabel Berdugo y Edmundo Ornelas for trusting me for this project.
Claudia García Sifuentes
If anyone is looking to improve there packaging/printing knowledge please look no further! The courses from The Packaging School are awesome! Great instructors, info, and access to a large network.
Trey Williams
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ROI at All Levels

How did you end up in automotive packaging? Brand New? Get up to speed quickly! Experienced? Extend your library, network, and make use of our databases, cheatsheets, and downloads.

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Hazmat Packaging
Certificate Courses

This program offers a deep dive into HAZMAT training specifically for automotive applications. It allows you to comply with:

  • The legal training requirements by the US Department of Transportation (DOT)
  • The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)
  • The International Air Transport Association (IATA)
  • The the International Maritime Organization (IMO)
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New to packaging?
Packaging 101 Bootcamp

This Boot Camp will serve as an introduction to the packaging industry and provide the fundamental knowledge necessary to get you up to speed. Packaging 101 BootCamp runs over 20 work days, with an investment of less than 20 minutes per day. With eight hours of educational content, activities, and cheat sheets, you’ll exit with a solid foundation in packaging basics. Departments such as marketing, sales, procurement, legal, distribution, quality control, manufacturing and warehousing all have unique demands on the packaging. After taking this course, you will have the thought process required of a successful stakeholder in the packaging development process.

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Transport
Testing 101

The Packaging School in partnership with BMW and Clemson’s Distribution Testing Lab brings you this overview of the required ISTA, ASTM, and DIN ship-tests for BMW’s new protocol. Instructed by Dr. Gregory Batt, Director of the Sonoco Transport Package Testing Laboratory.

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Earn the Certificate

Get a full onboarding to automotive packaging in 21 hours and 1 year access to 100+ resources, downloads, and assignments

Automotive Packaging Certificate

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Returnables, expendables, just in time, just in sequence, automation, rack integration, transport damage, production, after sales, knocked down, part flow and supply chain, supplier tiers, distribution modes, packaging evaluations, testing, and 35+ more topics

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