Masters Theses

Abstract

"The role of packaging management is taking on an increasingly crucial role as an aid to the success of companies today. This is a case study on the Functional Packaging Management (FPM) organizations of two companies in different industries. The case study examines the structure of the two functions, and examines their missions, responsibilities, and activities. This information is formulated into a definition of FPM for each company. The definitions are then compared to each other and to a literature theorized definition.

The knowledge gained by this case study illustrates that several factors such as the product/market served, alignment in the company, and top management influences can control the organizational structure and responsibilities of packaging management. By examining FPM under specific parameters an abundance of knowledge is added to the literature of Packaging management. The conclusions and recommendations for further studies will hopefully lead to a new awareness of the capabilities of packaging management"--Abstract, page ii.

Advisor(s)

Kluczny, Raymond Michael

Committee Member(s)

Edwards, Charles L., 1934-
Sineath, Henry

Department(s)

Engineering Management and Systems Engineering

Degree Name

M.S. in Engineering Management

Publisher

University of Missouri--Rolla

Publication Date

Fall 1987

Pagination

viii, 63 pages

Note about bibliography

Includes bibliographical references (pages 59-61).

Rights

© 1987 Stephen Alexander Raper, All rights reserved.

Document Type

Thesis - Open Access

File Type

text

Language

English

Subject Headings

Packaging -- Management
Packaging -- Case studies
Management -- Case studies

Thesis Number

T 5609

Print OCLC #

17681456

Electronic OCLC #

921845791

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