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Time impacts space and cost when it comes to production. That’s why so many brands are making the switch to just-in-time (JIT) packaging inventory management. The concept behind using JIT packaging inventory management works the same as the concept behind using JIT product inventory management. Brands know that having an excessive inventory can cause them to lose money in the forms of occupied war …

Damaged merchandise leads to a damaged reputation. The cost and disappointment associated with products that arrive damaged can be impossible for a brand to bounce back from. Brands are on the hook for replacing a product, covering return shipping, managing expectations of disappointed customers, and doing damage control against poor online reviews. With nearly 84% of consumers saying that they tr …

Product packaging isn’t finished until it has a finish. Using the right finishing method is essential for creating a quality experience for customers. Brand managers often find themselves with a choice between soft-touch coating and soft-touch lamination once all of the other packaging decisions have been finalized. Which one is the best option?There’s actually a lot to consider when making the ch …

Lamination often doesn’t get its due in packaging conversations. This results in brand managers not hearing about lamination options until those rushed final steps of giving the “go” to updated packaging. The truth is that lamination deserves priority in a packaging conversation because it’s the step that turns packaging from a concept to a consumer-ready reality. How it’s done will ultimately imp …