Choosing An Industrial Packaging Provider: 5 Things to Look for

When it comes to choosing an industrial packaging provider, you don’t want to accidentally overlook any red flags and get stuck working with a business that can’t carry through on your requirements. Instead, you want a packaging provider who understands your company’s needs and budget and can handle a long-term partnership.

But how do you know what to look for when choosing an industrial packaging company? Lucky for you, we’ve answered this question and more throughout this article.

First, What Is Industrial Packaging?

Industrial packaging simply refers to the packaging that moves products to the next point of production. 

Picking the right industrial packaging partner takes research. You must scrutinize the saturated industry to find that one partner ready to journey with you. This includes examining the smallest of details such as the number of years the company has been in business. 

Once you have the right partner in place, you’ll get numerous benefits you did not have before.

Why Choosing the Right Industrial Packaging Provider Matters

Packaging is vital. Without it, your products won't get delivered intact. Packaging for eCommerce is unique: it requires  some level of customization. This means packaging companies must design packaging solutions that are appealing to e-commerce e-commerce retailers and consumers alike. 

A  2013 study revealed that attractive packaging stimulates the reward-seeking areas of the brain that are linked with impulse buying.

So how do you go about ensuring all of this is possible? Simple! By choosing the right packaging solutions provider for your business.

Thankfully, this piece guides you on how to know what to look for. Here are 5 things to look for when choosing a packaging provider:

• Exceptional service
• Timely delivery
• Quality packaging
• Cost optimization
• A seamless experience
  
  

Exceptional Service

Customer service is key and should always go beyond just meeting your daily needs. Pick an industrial packaging provider with the ability to service your business today and when your business expands. As such, look for a packaging company that will always ensure deliveries get to their destination on time and intact, and have the capacity to grow with you.

Timely Delivery

Delays can break your business. You want to ensure packages get to their destinations on time. 

You should be even more bothered if dealing with perishable items that must be delivered immediately after being ordered. To reduce or eliminate delays, you need to pick a packaging company with a proven track record, so you are certain delays won't hinder your growth.

Make sure to find out how the company plans to satisfy your needs. And if there is anything on your part that needs to be done to facilitate smooth partnering, have it completed in advance.

Quality Packaging

A major reason why items get damaged in transit is poor packaging. And you don't want to stress yourself handling avoidable complaints related to damages due to poor packaging.

For that reason, you need to choose a company that maintains  high-quality packaging standards. Find out how they ensure quality, the packaging services they offer, and whether they perform regular inspections and tests to guarantee high-quality packaging.

Cost Optimization

Pick a packaging provider that is ready to work within your budget. Importantly, consider one that commits to assisting you in optimizing costs whenever possible. 

The easiest way to find a company that will work with your budget is to request quotes in advance and ask the provider if they have any solutions you may not be thinking of. A cost-optimizing packaging provider will offer competitive quotes on what you ask for as well as other viable solutions, bringing value to the relationship. 

A Seamless Experience

A seamless experience is crucial to the growth and competitiveness of any business. 

Now, considering how providing a seamless experience is valuable to your business, the packaging company you pick should be ready to provide the same or a better experience.

• How will the company reduce the delivery time?
• How does the company reduce the risk of damages? For example, does it offer  both corrugated packaging and  protective packaging?
• What packaging materials does the company use?

These are  some of the questions that can help you find a packaging company that will offer the experience you desire.

Choosing Your Industrial Packaging Provider

There are several things to consider when choosing an industrial packaging company. Ensuring you pick one that will address your needs is very crucial to the success of your business.

CS Packaging knows that timely delivery isn't enough to make your business stand out, they also provide value and cost optimization of quality items, delivered with exceptional service for a seamless experience.  

CS Packaging frees up your valuable time by handling all your packaging needs—including both industrial and e-commerce packaging so that you can focus on other core tasks. Check out the resource below for tips on e-commerce boxes. 

(Editor's Note: This blog was originally published in March 2021 and was updated in December 2023 to include up-to-date information.)