As Amazon faces continued calls to step up overall sustainability efforts and reduce plastic packaging, one of the company’s key packaging programs envisions fewer Amazon boxes on your doorstep.

To be sure, America’s obsession with e-commerce continues, but the juggernaut is working to grow the share of shipments delivered in the product’s original packaging. Amazon’s Justine Mahler, director of packaging innovation, leads the company’s Ships in Product Packaging program — “in some ways, you could say job obsolescence in the sense that [my job] is to eliminate packaging altogether,” she said.

For a variety of reasons, not every product sold would be a fit for shipping in original packaging — so the goal isn’t to get to 100% of shipments. The company did not share targets for the program, “but we still see a healthy growth rate beyond 13%,” Mahler said.

Identifying the right packaging

SIPP is like “the tip of the spear,” Mahler said. Amazon’s ideal choice is to eliminate packaging, where possible, but from there it’s a spectrum, Mahler explained.

“Our catalog is vast, it's ever changing, and so we need to identify what's the proper packaging from anything from a T-shirt to a Crock-Pot to a canoe,” Mahler said. “To do that at scale, we utilize machine learning to be able to manage the broad category and make those packaging assignments.”

The SIPP team defines engineering standards, or what’s required for a package to be able to be fulfilled without added packaging. It’s “mission critical” the team ensures an item can ship without incurring damage in transit; Amazon developed test methods with the International Safe Transit Association. In some cases, that means working with vendors and sellers to redesign their packaging.

Size could prohibit an item — for example, small jewelry — from shipping in its original packaging, because every package requires a shipping label. Amazon doesn’t want to encourage sellers to design larger packaging for the sake of fitting a label. Sometimes consolidating multiple items into a single shipment is the most effective way to ship a package.

Decisions along the packaging spectrum are largely based on an item’s fragility. Items that aren’t considered fragile but require secondary packaging go in a paper or plastic bag. Things that are more fragile go in padded mailers. The most fragile products go in boxes.

“As you go up that spectrum, you're adding packaging, which typically adds cost, adds carbon, adds extra waste for customers. And so that's why we try to, as much as possible, downgrade,” said Mahler.

Shipping in own packaging

Another core tenet of the SIPP program is to give consumers a say. “We've got features within the shopping experience that indicate that an item will ship in its product packaging, as well as features that allow customers to add Amazon packaging,” Mahler said.

A customer might opt to add Amazon packaging when they order a gift for a family member that they want to conceal, for example. That engagement is one way the company might increase customer awareness around its packaging initiatives, even in the absence of typical marketing surfaces like box panels with room for sustainability messaging or QR codes.

There are also potential benefits around costs. One of the incentives for Fulfillment by Amazon users to get on board with SIPP in 2024 is the possibility for lower fees. Lesser packaging needs could translate to savings for sellers.

Amazon itself could also save money as it works toward a future of buying less packaging. “The less boxes we use, the better,” Mahler said. Amazon reduced its per-shipment packaging weight 41% between 2015 and 2022, which Mahler said is in large part due to the shipments that don’t require Amazon packaging. “We're not buying that packaging, and we're not consuming that packaging, and that does have an impact on our procurement supply chain.”

Amazon, which also uses third-party carriers, thinks these changes can drive broader industry adoption, something it had in mind when developing standards and working with ISTA. “The packaging standards need to be compatible with the DHLs, the USPSs of the world,” Mahler said. “We actually encourage, when we work with vendors and selling partners, that they can use it in any of the channels that they're shipping through parcel delivery as a way to drive scale and to drive momentum.”

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As online visibility becomes increasingly essential for entrepreneurs, professional screenwriter Travis Cody has released Bestseller by Design. The book teaches entrepreneurs writing strategies for crafting a bestselling book in just one weekend, boosting their online presence, and generating new business opportunities.

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The Hollywood screenwriter-turned-bestselling author's new book trains business owners on how to create a book that can position them as thought leaders and open doors for PR, media exposure, and new customers.

More details can be found at https://bestsellerbydesign.com/book

The newly launched 'Bestseller By Design' book helps coaches, consultants, service providers, and industry thought leaders overcome one of the biggest obstacles to writing a book - time. By applying the M.O.V.I.E.S. process, Cody shows how busy business owners can outline and write a book draft in as little as 12-15 hours. The book creation method also increases an author’s chances of reaching the Amazon bestseller list within 90 days, the author says.

According to Cody, a bestselling book achieves rapid growth for a business by establishing the author as an industry expert. Adopters of his method have reported that the title "bestselling author" has led to press opportunities, new leads, and sales. However, many entrepreneurs lack the time or technical expertise to write a book while running their business.

Bestseller By Design guides entrepreneurs through Cody's M.O.V.I.E.S. writing approach. The system outlines how to transform business knowledge and experience into a top-selling book by leveraging Hollywood marketing strategies to generate trust, credibility, and a surge of organic interest in one's products or services without expensive online advertisements.

In the book, Cody reveals tactics like pre-selling copies and getting reviews lined up to create enough momentum that algorithmic forces propel the book onto the bestseller charts. The training also covers optimizing books for business growth by making them educational so they attract ideal customers.

Supporting the launch of over 3,600 bestselling books, the Bestselling By Design strategy is intended to create greater visibility for experts and entrepreneurs around the world. Travis Cody highlights that his Hollywood-inspired writing system and proven real-world strategies propel first-time authors to the top of Amazon bestseller lists.

Bestseller By Design author Travis Cody spent over 15 years in Hollywood as a professional screenwriter. He has since created several bestselling books of his own as well as online courses teaching others his rapid book-writing strategies.

Cody stated: “Inside Bestseller By Design, you will discover the most powerful marketing strategies that Hollywood uses to sell billions of dollars worth of blockbuster movies each year and apply them to rapidly creating and selling your own bestselling book… I’ll show you step-by-step how to draw out what you already know and turn it into a book.”

Interested parties can find more information by visiting https://bestsellerbydesign.com/book.

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Online Self-Paced Professional Development Courses

For a limited time, when you purchase any course from Goodwin College’s Online Self-Paced Professional Development Course catalog, you’ll receive the online, self-paced course, Speak With Confidence for free! The link to access Speak with Confidence will be included in your course confirmation email that you receive 24-48 hours after registration.

Improve your career skill set with Drexel’s online self-paced professional development courses, which offer a variety of courses to help you stay ahead of the curve in competitive job markets. These online, self-paced, non-credit courses are reviewed frequently and updated to reflect industry demand. Our training courses are tailored to working adults and feature a flexible online format that allows you to do your coursework where and when it is convenient.

By completing one of our online self-paced professional development courses and adding certificates to your resume, you can prove to current and future employers that you are invested in your career and an expert in your field. Whether it’s a promotion, a job search or professional enrichment, these courses can help you enhance your skills and ultimately reach your goals.

View our entire online self-paced professional course catalog, or click on a category below for more information. Purchasing a self-paced online course grants access ranging from 30 to 180 days

For a limited time, when you purchase any course from Goodwin College’s Online Professional Development Course catalog, you’ll receive the online, self-paced course, Speak With Confidence for free! The link to access Speak with Confidence will be included in your course confirmation email that you receive 24-48 hours after registration.

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Curriculum

The summer PreCollege Program schedule includes two intensive classes selected from the list below. These hands-on classes provide exploration of the diversity of disciplines available at Pratt. Each class is taught by Pratt faculty or alumni using state-of-the-art equipment, studio spaces, and classrooms across campus. Courses provide an introduction to Pratt’s undergraduate curriculum and equip students with elective college credits which are accepted at most colleges and universities.

Residential students’ immersion experience on Pratt’s beautiful Brooklyn campus includes supplementary academic or cultural activities, such as after-class studio hours guided by Pratt degree students serving as Studio Mentors for completing class assignments; portfolio development sessions led by Pratt Admissions Counselors; and museum trips accompanied by Pratt degree students serving as Cultural Mentors.

Commuter students may attend studio hours sessions or anticipate spending an equal amount of time completing homework at home. Some assignments require special tools that cannot be accessed outside of the scheduled studio times on the evening and weekends and cannot be completed at home.

The Courses

All PreCollege students are automatically enrolled in two classes. Please note that some classes require a foundation course as the second concentration. Students take two of the following 2-credit elective studio courses:

Architecture
Reimagine the structures in which we live and work. Develop solutions to a series of architectural problems through hands-on work; producing sketches, drafting plans, and building models. Students will gain familiarity with architectural concepts and build skills through hands-on lessons. (Students taking architecture will also be enrolled in an architecture foundation course and cannot take a second concentration.)

Comic Book / Sequential Art
Explore the art of pictorial storytelling; combining images and text to create visual narratives for single panel illustrations, comic strips/books, and graphic novels. Investigate all aspects of this art form: from drawing techniques, lettering, and inking, to composition, perspective, panel sequences, and developing original stories. The skills acquired provide a foundation for creative processes such as: children’s book illustration, storyboards for film and television production, and animation.

Creative Writing
Craft compelling written compositions. Focus on the fundamentals of creative writing while developing writing skills in one or more genres or styles (poetry, essay, fiction, writing for theatre, film, or magazines). Students will examine written language, voice, and the composing process through reading /writing assignments, critical reviews, and peer review/critique.

Digital Arts: 2D Animation
Create both hand-crafted and digital approaches to the art of animation. From early optical toys, through drawing frame by frame on paper, to creating digitally composited layers of movement for a fully realized project with sound and color. Daily exercises range from traditional character animation to more experimental techniques, allowing students to foster their own vision. (Students taking animation will also be enrolled in a foundation course and cannot take a second concentration.)

Digital Arts: Art and Technology
Create multi-sensory art with hardware electronics and software code. Students will learn the basics of using sensors to gather data from the physical world, coding programs on a micro-controller board, and controlling motors that make objects move. The focus will be on creating physical, interactive art objects that possess visual, kinetic, and sonic qualities. No previous experience with electronics or coding is required.

Fashion Design
Discover the trans-disciplinary nature of fashion design. From sketching and illustration to crafting and creating, students will experiment with designers’ techniques and build basic skills in collection development. Students will be instructed in draping, patterning, and hand sewing in Pratt’s cutting edge fashion studio.

Film/Video
Explore the aesthetic and craft of filmmaking through hands-on projects. Using digital video, students will produce short film projects designed to develop both technical competencies, and an appreciation of the power and creative potential of the moving image. Cameras and editing equipment will be provided.

Fine Arts: Painting and Drawing
Translate the three-dimensional world onto a two-dimensional surface. Develop perceptual and aesthetic awareness and Improve technical skills through the creation of fine art. Students will use different drawing and painting techniques, media, and subject matter to create a body of work with an emphasis on developing an effective studio practice and producing works to include in a competitive portfolio. Please note: Nude figure drawing is included.

Fine Arts: Sculpture
Delve into a variety of processes and materials in the making of 3-D sculpture. Various forms of sculpture and 3-D art techniques will be explored. Contemporary sculpture and artists will be introduced as they relate to the projects and processes learned. Students will come away with a greater knowledge of contemporary sculpture and the ability to create unique works of their own.

Foundation Art
Strengthen fundamental creative skills in a traditional studio art class focused on color, shape, line, movement, and other formal concepts of art and design. Modeled after Pratt’s first-year curriculum, this course will expand the student’s thinking, strengthen portfolios, and provide a basis for further study in any creative field. Please note: Nude figure drawing is included.

Graphic Design
Explore what makes a design successful, and investigate the role of design in meeting the demands of an ever-changing society. Learn design tools, principles, and methods to produce unique and memorable graphic work. Typography, photography, and illustration are incorporated in visualizing your ideas along with the introduction and application of computer graphics.

Illustration: Digital
Render images utilizing a variety of software and explore the limits of digital media. This course explores ways to tell a story by creating digital images that communicate new ideas for editorial and commercial purposes. Students will develop technical and artistic skills in drawing while experimenting with scanning, digital photography, and using photo editing software. Students will be given the tools to produce finished, professional-level digital work.

Illustration: Traditional
Communicate an idea through images, This course explores ways to create pictures that communicate new ideas. Students develop technical and artistic skills in drawing and painting for use in the commercial world; enhancing illustration skills through life studies, experimentation with a variety of media, and by cultivating their imagination. Students will be given the tools to produce finished, professional-level work. Please note: Nude figure drawing is included.

Industrial Design
Create the objects that people use everyday. This concentration course examines how embracing today’s social, physical, and ecological needs presents opportunities for creative design. Through drawing and model making, students explore, challenge, and redefine the forms and objects with which we live.

Interior Design
Optimize the space in which we live. This concentration course centers on the impact of the interior space on the individual, as well as various groups, by working with the classic elements of light, color, form, and space. Projects include drafting, rendering, and model-making.

Jewelry / Metal Arts
Push the boundaries of form and function. This course is an introduction to basic, direct metal, fabrication techniques for metal objects and wearable art pieces. Students will research and develop design concepts and execute finished pieces using non-ferrous metals combined with alternative materials and current technology.

Photography: Analog
Capture life in the moment. Students study 35mm camera operations, lighting techniques, and darkroom procedures to achieve a broad-based knowledge of black and white photography. Instruction includes exposing and developing film, making contact prints, enlarging and finishing photographs. Students are required to provide their own 35mm camera for this course.

Photography: Digital
Learn the basics of digital imaging: scanning, shooting, using graphic software, and various forms of manipulating and outputting images. Using primarily Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom, students will develop imagery and Improve conceptual and technical skills, while incorporating art elements and principles of design. Students are required to provide their own digital camera for this course.

Additional course offerings to come in January 2024. Please check our website again in January 2024.

Courses are led by Pratt faculty or alumni and include required homework assignments to be completed outside of class hours.

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Take one or more PreCollege online course(s) this summer and join students from across the country and around the world developing their art, design, or writing skills. Starting in June, part-time courses meet twice a week for five weeks providing synchronous instruction from world-class faculty and engaging discussion with like-minded peers. Students are able to earn college credits while exploring their interests from the comfort of their homes.

1-Credit Courses

Credit-bearing classes are modeled after Pratt’s undergraduate curriculum and focus on specific areas of study across the Institute’s offerings. Each course requires dedicated time to complete assignments outside of class hours and students receive a letter grade and elective college credit accepted at Pratt and most other universities.

NonCredit Courses

PreCollege noncredit courses are designed to support your creative practice, expand your technical skills, and build your portfolio. Each course includes assignments to complete outside of class hours and students receive a pass/fail grade. All courses are listed in eastern time and are synchronous. A parent/guardian must submit a completed Program Consent Form to precollege@pratt.edu prior to the start of class to confirm the student’s ability to participate.

2024 Summer Online PreCollege Program Dates:

June 3 – July 3, 2024

Summer 2024 Online Courses

1-Credit Industrial Design

1-Credit Architecture

1-Credit Painting and Drawing

1-Credit Graphic Design

Noncredit Creative Writing

Noncredit Portfolio Development – Discover

More courses to come. Please check our website again in January 2024.

Summer 2024 Tuition and Deadlines for Online Classes*

Tuition per 1-Credit Course (38% Discounted from Pratt’s Undergraduate Tuition): $1,153

Summer 2024 Credit Applications Open: November 1, 2023

Credit Application Deadline: May 1, 2024

Credit Payment Deadline: May 15, 2024

Tuition per Noncredit Course: $635 – due upon registration

Summer 2024 Noncredit Registration Opens: March 25, 2024
Noncredit Payment: Due upon registration

*Subject to change

Applicants must meet the following eligibility requirements:

At least 15 years old and no older than 18 years old before the first day of the program. No exceptions.
Currently enrolled in high school (or equivalent program).
Self-motivated, responsible, and willing to dive into college-level study with support from staff and faculty.

Passionate and inquisitive about creating works of art, design, architecture or writing. Program is open to all levels of experience.

A parent/guardian must submit a completed Program Consent Form to precollege@pratt.edu prior to the start of class to confirm the student’s ability to participate.

Withdrawal Policy

Withdrawal or refund requests must be submitted in writing; withdrawals cannot be made by telephone or through the instructor. Withdrawal requests should be emailed to precollege@pratt.edu with the course name and “WITHDRAWAL REQUEST” in the subject line. Withdrawals and refunds are computed based on the date of the email received. Requests sent after the deadlines below will not be considered.

Withdrawal Deadlines:

Credit courses: May 15
Noncredit Courses: May 20

Withdrawal refund requests submitted in writing before the withdrawal deadline: 100% tuition refund (fees are non-refundable).
There is no refund after the withdrawal deadline.

Have a question? Contact precollege@pratt.edu.

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LESSON 5: COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

Understand all the things that must be considered when designing a compensation and benefits package.

LESSON 6: EMPLOYEE HEALTH AND SAFETY

Learn the ins and outs of complying with OSHA, protecting against workplace hazards, and investigating, recording, and preventing accidents and employee illnesses.

LESSON 7: THE LEGAL ENVIRONMENT

Gain knowledge of employment law as well as an understanding of equal employment opportunity, avoiding discrimination, and what happens when an employee files an EEOC claim.

LESSON 8: MAKING HR DECISIONS

Learn how to make decisions based on various company growth strategies and how to use HRIS Software as well as job analysis as a tool for decision-making.

LESSON 9: AFFIRMATIVE ACTION

Learn the full spectrum of affirmative action, how to create an affirmative action plan, and information on the AAP you will need to know.

LESSON 10: DIVERSITY

Understand what diversity is and why it is a good thing in an organization as you learn to manage it and handle conflict.

LESSON 11: EMPLOYEE RIGHTS AND DISCIPLINE

Learn the laws that protect employee rights and privacy and how to properly monitor and document behavior and discipline employees.

LESSON 12: TERMINATION

Understand the alternatives to firing as well as how to prepare for termination including proper separation agreements as well as what to do in the event of wrongful discharge.

LESSON 13: INVESTIGATIONS

Learn why it is so important to investigate problems as well as the steps of an effective investigation including preparing, conducting, and wrapping it up.

LESSON 14: MANAGING LABOR RELATIONS

Get a quick overview of the history of unions as you learn how they work and why employees join them.

LESSON 15: CREATING A HIGH-PERFORMANCE WORKPLACE

Learn how to ask employees for input and act on it, delegate authority, keep communication open, and continuously ask for feedback as you strive to develop a high-performance workplace.

LESSON 16: GLOBAL HUMAN RESOURCES

Understand the basics of staffing strategy, cultural differences, HR in other countries, choosing global employees, and issues faced by expatriates.

LESSON 17: RETENTION

Learn the top reasons employees leave a company and how you can encourage them to stay as well as the importance of succession planning.

LESSON 18: MOTIVATION, REWARDS, AND RECOGNITION

Find out fun ways to motivate workers and gain nine strategies for creating a great rewards program.

LESSON 19: PREPARING FOR THE PHR EXAM

Gain information on externships and internships as you review the basics of the PHR exam and begin to study.