James White

Principal Project Manager - Distribution Testing, Materials Science and Engineering

UK Expertise in Distribution Testing Strategy

James is a go-to expert for clients developing effective, real-world distribution testing strategies. With over 12 years’ experience at Smithers, he helps organisations support successful product and packaging launches while addressing sustainability, cost-efficiency and damage prevention.

His expertise spans packaging and environmental testing, pharmaceutical packaging and laboratory quality systems, enabling him to advise on test programmes that reflect real-world supply chain conditions.

James has led major field data initiatives, including the ISTA European study during the global pandemic, a damage reduction programme for a UK consumer goods brand, and an ecommerce scale-up project in China.

Qualifications and Professional Accreditation

James holds an honours degree in Mechanical Engineering from Lancaster University.

He also serves on the International Safe Transit Association (ISTA) European Board of Directors, contributing his expertise to the wider packaging and transport testing industry.

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