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A bottled honey product that comes in a white box with embossed ridges that look like wood planks and nails and die-cut slit where a bee is drawn as if it's about to enter the box. A brand of butter packaged in a small container that comes with a knife-shaped lid, which doubles as an actual spreader. Different products come in different packages - the more attractive they are, the more attention they'll get from consumers. And with creative packaging comes creative and effective solutions for packing.
Businesses not only need to ensure that their products can call attention from the display shelves and that customers will find it easy to open them. They also have to consider the packing process and materials. Whether it's boxing and sealing for bottled products or over wrapping for boxed items, businesses have to ensure that their packing process is both efficient and cost-effective. For companies looking to maximise production costs, an outside contract packing company - as opposed to an internal set-up - is usually obtained.
Here are three easy steps to obtaining a professional outsourcing partner.
Look for the international seal of excellence.
The ideal company will have been certified with the ISO 9001 standards for its operations and been accredited for the ISO 14001. The ISO (International Organization for Standards) 9001 specifies requirements for quality management system, and an organisation that applies such a standard means that it is consistent in providing customer satisfaction and delivering quality assurance. Meanwhile, the ISO 14001 sets the criteria for environmental management system (EMS) and accreditation guarantees that the organisation has established, implemented, and maintained its EMS in accordance with environmental policies.
Visit the packing specialist's plant.
It's important to go on a walk-through of the company's premises where they actually do the shrink wrapping, over wrapping, flow wrapping, hand packing, and labelling processes. This way you'll be able to see the efficiency of their production and the security of their operations.
Choose a contract packer that can also provide warehousing and storage services with distribution.
Businesses not only need to ensure that their products can call attention from the display shelves and that customers will find it easy to open them. They also have to consider the packing process and materials. Whether it's boxing and sealing for bottled products or over wrapping for boxed items, businesses have to ensure that their packing process is both efficient and cost-effective. For companies looking to maximise production costs, an outside contract packing company - as opposed to an internal set-up - is usually obtained.
Here are three easy steps to obtaining a professional outsourcing partner.
Look for the international seal of excellence.
The ideal company will have been certified with the ISO 9001 standards for its operations and been accredited for the ISO 14001. The ISO (International Organization for Standards) 9001 specifies requirements for quality management system, and an organisation that applies such a standard means that it is consistent in providing customer satisfaction and delivering quality assurance. Meanwhile, the ISO 14001 sets the criteria for environmental management system (EMS) and accreditation guarantees that the organisation has established, implemented, and maintained its EMS in accordance with environmental policies.
Visit the packing specialist's plant.
It's important to go on a walk-through of the company's premises where they actually do the shrink wrapping, over wrapping, flow wrapping, hand packing, and labelling processes. This way you'll be able to see the efficiency of their production and the security of their operations.
Choose a contract packer that can also provide warehousing and storage services with distribution.
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