What Is Aqueous Coating?
Posted by Julie Rotuno on 14th Jun 2022
Aqueous (AQ) coating is something that isn’t always covered in packaging 101. In fact, many CEOs and product managers are completely unaware of the benefits of AQ coating when making packaging plans. While an experienced packaging producer will bring up AQ in any packaging discussions, the reality is that decision-makers need to know about this feature because not all packaging suppliers have the
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What’s the Difference Between Stock and Custom Packaging?
Posted by Julie Rotuno on 14th Jun 2022
Branding is all about creating a signature. That’s why many brands prefer custom packaging that elevates packaging to a marketing asset. However, branding is also about conveying messages within a company’s budget. This is where stock packaging becomes an attractive choice. Choosing between custom packaging and stock packaging is one of the first decisions brands make when bringing products to mar
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What Is Window Patching?
Posted by Julie Rotuno on 14th Jun 2022
There’s a simple way for brands to offer a window into the quality of their products. Window patching is important for visual merchandising. The enticement factor of window patching is what causes so many food brands to use this packaging technique. However, window patching also enhances packaging for beauty products, electronics, culinary items, and more. Ultimately, window patching works in any
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Advantages and Disadvantages of Just-In-Time
Posted by Julie Rotuno on 14th Jun 2022
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
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