Leveraging the knowledge, methods, and technologies of third-party experts can provide favorable results for both product manufacturers and contract packagers through cost savings, attainment of deadlines, process improvements, and output increases.
When selecting a third-party expert, it is important to have a clear understanding of the company’s capabilities, industrial experience, and project approach. Suitable third-party experts include packaging consultants, package engineering solutions groups, material and machinery suppliers, and retired employees of these companies.
These resources can be located through packaging directories, trade publications, conferences, and the Institute of Packaging Professionals.
Who hires the third-party consultant is irrelevant. The point is that the product manufacturer and the contract packager should work together to hire an outside adviser. The main concern is getting both the manufacturer and the co-packer to agree that an outside adviser could bring value to their situation. Both sides should actively participate in the selection process.
