Why We’re Thankful for Custom Packaging Solutions

As Thanksgiving approaches, it’s the perfect time of the year to reflect on what we’re thankful for in the industrial packaging industry. For the companies that rely on industrial packaging, there’s no better time to give thanks for the innovative, dependable, and tailored custom packaging solutions. From durable crates to integrated packaging, these integral materials keep operations running smoothly and money in your pocket. There’s no better way to set yourself up for success than working with a supplier that will take care of all of your packaging needs with quality and care.

Here’s why we’re especially thankful for custom packaging solutions this holiday season:

Just as a roasted turkey needs to be carefully prepared, your products require time and attention to make sure that they arrive intact. In-transit damage can wreak havoc on your operations and your ROI. Packaging Digest reports that up to 11% of unit loads arrive at distribution centers suffering some degree of damage. While this may seem to be a transportation issue, it is often due to poor packaging design or materials. Custom crates and pallets can safeguard even the most delicate, bulky, or oddly shaped items.

Similar to Thanksgiving meal prep, timing and coordination can make all the difference to manufacturers. Time and resources are an important part of keeping your production as efficient as possible. Custom packaging solutions help to streamline workflows, helping businesses save time and money. The perfect packaging ensures seamless loading, unloading, and storage processes, keeping supply chains optimized to get through the holiday season.

You can also work with a supplier that offer extra services such as, Just-In-Time deliveries. This means that your supplier can help you manage your inventory, so that you are only getting the products you need when you need them. This makes your life easier and provides you savings in manpower and money.

Not every family serves the same dishes at Thanksgiving, and not every business has the same packaging needs. It is imperative to work with a supplier that will go the extra mile to design crates, pallets, and integrated custom packaging solutions tailored specifically to your product needs.

At Conner, we take pride in finding the best solution for any challenges you may be facing in your supply chain. Our expert designers and engineers have experience finding the sweet spot of product protection and cost savings.

Just as we count on the holiday party to start on time, we depend on our packaging providers to deliver quality products consistently. Custom packaging solutions aren’t just about design—they’re about trust. Knowing your supplier has your back lets you focus on what matters most: growing your business and meeting your goals.

Double check that the supplier you are working with has redundancies in place to make sure that there is never a disruption to your supply chain. This means that if one of their facilities runs into an issue or is unable to product packaging, there should be a “plan b” in place, so that you are not impacted.

As most of this article has stated, the supplier you choose to work with can make a big difference in the packaging experience that you have. Behind every successful business is a trusted partner. The right supplier will be a crucial part of your supply chain ecosystem, providing solutions that scale alongside you and your needs.

Having someone on your side that is nimble and ready for a challenge is a strong foundation that allows you to focus on what matters most to you. You will no longer need to stress about whether you’re taken care, you’ll know you are.

This Thanksgiving, let’s raise a toast to custom packaging solutions that keep production lines moving smoothly and manufacturing managers stress free. Custom crates, pallets, and integrated custom packaging solutions do more than just protect products—they protect your reputation, your efficiency, and your ability to deliver for customers.

Reach out to us today to learn how we can take care of your custom packaging solutions today. We want to make your holiday season as smooth as possible.

Here’s to a season filled with gratitude, collaboration, and well packaged success!