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How to find the right contract packager

Finding the right contract packager can be a daunting task depending on your company size and level of organizational capability.

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The smaller your business, the more challenging it can be. The process begins with knowing what you want and how to find it.

Start by defining what you want from a contract packager. Is the goal a long-term strategic, full-service partner or just an ad hoc service provider?

If you’re looking for a full-service provider, this type of contract packager can do it all, because:

• They have innovation capability and can help you create new products.
• They offer package-design services and specifications. This capability can be extremely valuable if your organization lacks professional package design capability.
• They provide raw-material procurement services. An established contract packager might provide you with greater purchasing power than you may have, enabling lower raw material costs.
• They offer distribution operations. When shipping products to your customers, the contract packager’s distribution network and capability might save you lead-time and cost.

If you’re looking for a basic packaging converter, you should know the following upfront: You provide the materials while the packager provides the conversion process (packaging). The packager returns the finished product to your distribution facility.

As a third option, you can select a contract packager that falls somewhere in between full-service and basic packaging converter.

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