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Webinar: Intelligent Packaging for Manufacturing and E-commerce

April 17 - May 15, 2026

Reduce Costs, Damage, and Rework in 2026. 4-part weekly webinar series with SWAT Packaging and Veritiv Landsberg experts. April 17 to May 15 | Zoom | Free.

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Traditional Approach vs. SWAT Method

What Your Current Vendor Can't Solve

Why do 90% of companies overpay for their packaging?

Managing multiple vendors creates inconsistencies in pricing, quality, and delivery times that silently add up.

SWAT Method

With SWAT you get a single provider for design, testing, and production — eliminating markups and delays between intermediaries.

Your packaging "meets specifications" but your products arrive broken

Generic testing doesn't simulate real conditions in your supply chain. The result: returns and rework.

SWAT Method

Our ISTA protocol with certified labs tests every design before production — 0% claims on validated projects.

You're paying for air: the hidden cost of generic packaging

Standard packaging means unnecessary material, higher shipping volume, and inflated freight costs.

SWAT Method

CAD optimization that reduces footprint by 20%, eliminating unnecessary material and generating immediate freight savings.

A compliance gap can halt your shipment for weeks

Amazon FFP/SIOC regulations, export certifications, and USMCA standards change constantly.

SWAT Method

ISO 9001, ISO 13485, ISTA, EcoVadis Silver + USMCA documentation integrated into every solution from day 1.

4-Part Series

4 Sessions That Will Transform Your Packaging

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Session 1 — Friday April 17

Ivan Alcaraz

Corrugated Design & Structural Innovation

Advanced CAD engineering with ArtiosCAD, flute selection (A, B, C, E), optimized structural design, and 20% packaging footprint reduction.

02

Session 2 — Friday April 24

Angel Pelgot

ISTA Testing & Quality Assurance

Certified ISTA testing protocols, medical packaging validation, lab performance testing, and eliminating transit damage to zero claims.

03

Session 3 — Friday May 8

José Luis Castro

Internal Foam Packaging, Recycled Materials

Internal packaging solutions with polyethylene foam and recycled materials, protective insert design, cushioning optimization, and reuse strategies to reduce waste.

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Session 4 — Friday May 15

Sergio Darío Taboada Romo de Vivar

Internal Paper Packaging, 100% Sustainable

Paper and recycled cardboard interior packaging alternatives, 100% sustainable mono-material solutions, plastic-free interiors, and design for circular economy.

Your Presenters

Learn from the Experts

Ivan Alcaraz
25+ years of experience

Ivan Alcaraz

Regional Supervisor Mexico — Veritiv Landsberg

Session 1 · April 17

With over 25 years of experience in the packaging industry, Ivan specializes in graphic and structural design for corrugated cardboard, printing, pre-press, and project management. He has led packaging design operations in the Tijuana region for nearly two decades, developing solutions for manufacturing and export.

Corrugated structural design
ArtiosCAD & NPI management
Printing & pre-press
Technical training
Angel Pelgot
ISTA Lab CEO

Angel Pelgot

CEO — Baja Testing Lab

Session 2 · April 24

As CEO of Baja Testing Lab, an ISTA-certified laboratory in Tijuana, Angel leads performance testing and medical packaging validation operations. With experience from engineering to executive leadership, he brings deep knowledge in packaging quality assurance.

ISTA certified testing
Medical packaging validation
Performance testing
Quality control
Sergio Darío Taboada Romo de Vivar
Industrial Design

Sergio Darío Taboada Romo de Vivar

Industrial Designer — Packaging Specialist

Session 4 · May 15

Industrial designer with experience developing innovative packaging and product solutions. His focus on user-centered design and material optimization brings a fresh perspective to the packaging industry.

Packaging design
Product innovation
Material optimization
User-centered design
José Luis Castro
Director of Operations

José Luis Castro

Director of Operations

Session 3 · May 8

An ITESM (Tec de Monterrey) graduate, José Luis is Director of Operations where he leads the design, manufacturing, and assembly of packaging solutions in corrugated, polyethylene foam, and plastic corrugated. With operations in Tijuana and Ontario, CA, his expertise spans prototyping, technical assistance, and packing line optimization for high-volume manufacturing.

Manufacturing operations
Corrugated & PE foam design
Prototyping & technical assistance
Cross-border supply chain
Backed by Veritiv ($7.6B)
3 continents, 121 sites
60+ combined years of experience
Industry Backed

Global Leader Expertise at Your Service

$7.6B

Annual Revenue

3

Continents

9

Manufacturing Plants

121

Solution Sites

7.5K

Team Members

ISO 9001:2015
ISTA Certified Labs
EcoVadis Silver 2025
AIB Certified
SQF Certified
Exclusive for Attendees

360 Audit — On-Site Process Review

Attendees who complete the series will receive a Total Solutions on-site process review. Our engineers evaluate 8 key areas of your packaging operation to identify improvement opportunities, prioritize actions, and create an execution plan with performance tracking.

Inventory Reduction (JIT/VMI)
Enhanced Throughput
Automation Opportunities
Packaging Innovation
Material Reduction
Labor Reduction
Environmental Impact
Ergonomic Improvements
1. Identification of cost improvement opportunities with quantified impact
2. Prioritization plan: actions ranked by impact and effort
3. Execution plan with timeline and performance tracking
Available for manufacturing companies in the CaliBaja region

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