Tag: cost-effective packaging
Aug 23
When project managers look at their supply chain, they are forced to prioritize the things they focus their time on and often packaging can be relegated to the bottom of the list. Packaging decisions are often made purely on the…
Jul 25
If you’ve been following these posts you know that molded pulp has emerged as a leading material for cushioning in the electronic, consumer, and high volume industrial products space. You are surely aware of its ability to absorb impact energy…
May 31
For many project managers, internal cushioning is a necessary evil, relegated to an afterthought, set up initially and rarely revisited. For many industries, the solution for protecting a larger or irregularly shaped part is simply to increase the amount of…
Jan 22
When you engage with a new packaging partner you may be tempted to go with a supplier who promises to copy your current internal cushioning solution at a slightly lower cost. Many suppliers will request you send them a drawing…
Nov 23
When evaluating partners in their supply chain, project managers traditionally look for the best provider the shortest distance from themselves. The longstanding logic is that close proximity lends itself to easy communication and fast shipping resulting in overall cost savings….
