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  2023, the importance of sustainability and environmental awareness in every part of your business should be at the forefront of your mind. Customers are looking for the signs of eco packaging, in all products, now more than ever. This is due to the worldwide sustainable movement against climate change, as well as the recent rise in accessibility for natural and eco-friendly products. Customers are also now conditioned to believe that eco-friendly packaging means environmentally friendly, natural and cruelty free products. Here at Quick Pak Inc, we provide businesses with eco-friendly packaging options, whether you are selling edible consumables, jewelry, skin care products, giftware or something else. In this post, we outline the three reasons that customers are looking for eco-friendly packaging when shopping and how we can help your brand stand out. 1. The Sustainable Movement:   The movement towards sustainability is a trend built on necessity. Many are now aware of t...

Brand loyalty is vital for every business. Some businesses get it right and have a fanatical customer base, but what is it that they do differently to engage customers in this way? You will find those companies with the highest brand loyalty typically don’t just do what they promise; they also deliver a WOW factor – something above and beyond customer expectations.   It does not need to be a grand gesture. Sometimes it’s the small, thoughtful things that can mean a lot. What does that have to do with packaging? While the WOW factor typically starts with great customer service and ease of ordering, it should most definitely be sustained up to and including the moment your customer receives their product.   Whether it’s purchased off the shelf or received through the post, the customer reaction to the packaging is a vital part of their shopping experience. Below are a few considerations to help inject the WOW factor into your packaging: 1. Get the product there first tim...

Could automating your packaging operation be the solution you are looking for? A labor shortage. Combined with supply and demand increasing prices and impacting supply chains, businesses are faced with rising costs and issues with productivity. In this challenging environment, it is no wonder that businesses are looking for ways to boost their efficiency and control spiraling labor costs! So, how can businesses do this? Have you ever considered how the packaging you use impacts your productivity and therefore your labor costs? Packaging automation could be the answer. What is packaging automation? Packaging automation uses packaging machinery at various stages in the packing processes. This can be any stage from making boxes through to filling, taping, and labelling . Machinery used for packaging automation can be semi or fully automated. The impact of packaging automation on labor costs. One of the biggest benefits of automating your packaging operation is improving prod...

  To try and make business growth manageable, it is worth focusing on areas where your business might be stretched and seeing what solutions you need to put in place to help support your growth. If your packing operations are optimized, it will allow you to: -Save time (time is money). -Future proof for further growth. -Helps control costs. -Help business reduce packaging waste. Few unboxing facts that small businesses need to know.   So, what can be done to kick start your packaging to another level? Optimize your storage with space saving equipment and packaging materials – Creating more space for storage could mean relocating to a bigger office space or optimizing your current space – it all depends on your business. Enhance your packing processes and team comfort to increase productivity – Consider where you usually loose time – are your packaging materials hard to assemble? Is product difficult to find? Are your team unsure of the best way to pack cartons ...

  ​Efficient Packaging Operation Productivity is the backbone of any efficient operation and making each minute count is critical. This is especially true when you have a smaller team. If your packing operations are optimized, it will allow you to: -Cut the time it takes you to pack your products. -Improve your through put (the volume of products you pick, pack and ship). -Save time for other tasks. -Prepare for growth in the future. When you have fewer staff, multiple orders and an expectant customer base can seem overwhelming. However, there are steps you can take to create an efficient packing process that improves productivity and provides long term scalability: Organize your warehouse space – The first step in creating an efficient packing process is organizing your warehouse or packing space. If your product, packaging materials and packing bench are all far away from each other, it will be harder for you to pick, pack and dispatch efficiently. Adding corrugated pick bins and...

The kind of ecommerce packaging you need to choose will largely depend on your product or industry. If you’re shipping something fragile, you’ll need packing materials that cushion it to prevent damage. However, if you’re retailing items less prone to damage, like soft furnishing or clothes, you can use packaging that’s less-heavy duty. We recommend that your ecommerce packaging should aim to be: -Durable enough to protect your products. -Easy to open. -Light and space efficient. -The right size – with no excessive material. -Easy to return. -Sustainable and recyclable. -An extension of your brand. -Sealed and secure. Quick Pak Inc can help you with the right ecommerce packaging.   PH: 813 242 6996 sales@quickpakinc.com   www.quickpakinc.com