Why brands should develop retail and transport packaging together

When you look at the product development lifecycle, packaging is often found towards the end. It may be viewed as a last-minute task that needs to be completed before getting the product to market—something that simply needs to be checked off a list, instead of an integral part of the development process. 

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Right-Sizing, Right-Weighting and Other Cost-Reduction Optimisations

Political upheaval, the effects of climate change, and continued supply chain interruptions present new challenges to organizations and their international shipping operations.

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The link between packaging and distribution center efficiency

Distribution managers are constantly being tasked with lowering operating costs and improving overall efficiency. In one survey, nearly 80% of warehouse managers were asked to find an average of 19% cost savings from existing operations. One overlooked area where such savings opportunities can be found? Packaging.

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Can outsourced packaging experts help your packaging team succeed?

Global brands with product manufacturing in South and Southeast Asia (SEA) face multiple challenges with oversight and control of packaging. While these brands have internal personnel that are responsible for retail and transport packaging, determining whether these internal team members have sufficient resources to fully optimize packaging sourced thousands of miles away can be a difficult task.

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Optimizing transport packaging: best practices for supply chain savings

Transport packaging is often an overlooked aspect of supply chain management. Yet, it directly affects costs, efficiency, and customer satisfaction. Every package shipped represents an opportunity to reduce costs, improve sustainability, and ensure products arrive safely. By focusing on these three key areas, you can transform packaging into a strategic driver of value across your supply chain.

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Do you know the total cost of ownership for your packaging?

To determine the holistic picture of their packaging costs, organizations are prioritizing the total cost of ownership (TCO) of their packaging.

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Reducing the carbon footprint of packaging in your supply chain

What role does packaging play in your supply chain’s carbon footprint? Understanding its impact can inform more sustainable practices.

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Navigating sustainable packaging suppliers: key questions to ask

When searching for a packaging supplier, ensure your company chooses one aligned with your business needs and goals—financially, logistically and environmentally. These essential questions will help you determine whether a particular packaging supplier is a good fit or not.

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A roadmap to sustainable growth: taking a life cycle approach to packaging

Packaging serves as the indispensable intermediary between products and their final destination, safeguarding items during transit and enhancing their presentation upon arrival. Yet, for many companies in the apparel, footwear, sporting goods, and outdoor equipment brands, packaging remains an overlooked aspect of operations—a line item in the budget or an afterthought in the broader supply chain strategy—and now, a potential compliance risk.

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How Trillora cut damage, costs for a global apparel brand

Sometimes, quality and uniformity are everything − especially when it comes to packaging. Trillora Packaging Solutions helped a global apparel company, with production in China and sales all over the world, to achieve substantial cost savings with an optimized transport packaging system. 

Our team made boxes lighter and stronger, resulting in less waste throughout the supply chain and significant operational savings. Trillora’s team was there all the way – from idea to implementation.

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