LPRC Clarification on Phase 1 Studies
and Package Wrap Report

The project reported last week in the D&D Daily regarding the U.S.S. BoxGuard were the results of a small phase 1 pilot involving 11 store level associates at a Gainesville department store. This was a preliminary test, and the initial results are far from conclusive evidence. These small sample tests can provide directional insight, and are designed to provide the basis and adjustments for larger sample sized research. The LPRC, like all research organizations, frequently conducts initial small tests in order to shape future research.

The LPRC does not consider phase 1 testing extensive enough to draw any firm conclusions regarding the application and removal times of the Boxguards vs any other package wrap. We at the LPRC regret this study was distributed to the public without our knowledge, and before we had the opportunity to discuss the scope and implications of the pilot with all involved parties.

The LPRC has conducted over 100 objective research studies over the past 14 years. The LPRC only publicly releases larger scale phase 2 and 3 studies, and only after all participants have reviewed and discussed the project's methods, results and possible implications for further study. We at the LPRC look forward to releasing further studies conducted for and with our over 40 retailer members and their solution partners.

- Dr. Read Hayes