William Janeway

William focuses on the intersection of packaging operations and digital solutions. He shares practical insights from Cway’s work with global brands, helping companies improve artwork collaboration and product data accuracy.

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Revision control: a complete guide to version control and tracking

Revision control is often associated with software development, but in reality, it plays a critical role far beyond code. Marketing teams, packaging managers, regulatory specialists, and suppliers all rely on revision control to manage changes,...

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Sustainable packaging design explained

Sustainable packaging design has become a priority for brands across industries — not only because of environmental responsibility, but also due to...

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managing-nutrition-labels-packaging-compliance

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Why nutrition labels don’t belong only in design files

Nutrition labels are often treated as simple design elements — just another table placed on the back of packaging. Designers know how to build...

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Custom packaging explained: from design to scalable artwork management

Custom packaging has become a strategic growth lever for modern brands. From personalized corrugated boxes to fully customized shipping boxes,...

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managing-multiple-packaging-approvals

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How lean teams can manage multiple packaging approvals

Managing packaging artwork approval is challenging for any organisation.

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How packaging artwork management clarifies team roles in packaging

Packaging artwork projects involve more stakeholders than most teams realise.

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PDF annotation and markup of packaging artwork in Cway software

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How to annotate a PDF for team reviews

PDFs are still one of the most common file formats used for reviews, approvals, and collaboration. Whether you’re reviewing a design, correcting...

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FMCG tea packaging design showing elements of design and principles with rose-themed box, dieline, and color palette

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Elements of design and principles for effective packaging design

FMCG packaging has only seconds to capture attention and communicate value on crowded store shelves. Understanding the elements of design and...

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Packaging chaos in beauty: why brands launch late

There’s a familiar moment inside every beauty brand. The formula is approved. The campaign is shot. Retail slots are secured. And then someone opens...

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pharma packaging

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How pharma packaging teams manage high-risk approvals

There’s a moment every packaging team knows. You’re reviewing the artwork… You spot the requested change… And your stomach drops just a little....

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