Thursday 13th of August 2026 | Jane Smith
A practical guide for business clients facing urgent custom printing needs – from single card orders to multi-product jobs and shipping logistics. Written by a veteran of rush orders, with real-world scenarios and actionable advice for small and large orders alike.
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Based on a costly mistake with a duck clear tape order, this article explains the hidden risks of assuming all clear tapes are the same. It covers the real difference between packaging and carton sealing tapes, and when to avoid clear tape entirely.
Read MoreThursday 13th of August 2026 | Jane Smith
A quality inspector shares real-world examples of how rushing to pick the lowest-cost vendor backfires, using specific cases like custom jeep duck packaging, ACOTAR tote bags, and more. Learn why paying for certainty saves money in the long run.
Read MoreThursday 13th of August 2026 | Jane Smith
As a procurement manager who's tracked $180,000 in packaging orders over 6 years, I've seen the old 'big order = cheap unit cost' formula fall apart. Here's what's changed.
Read MoreWednesday 12th of August 2026 | Jane Smith
A procurement specialist shares real mistakes with plastic boxes, paper bags, jewelry boxes, and key tags — and why opaque pricing on protective packaging (like bubble wrap) can destroy your budget.
Read MoreWednesday 12th of August 2026 | Jane Smith
A procurement manager's honest look at why aluminum beverage can quotes are so hard to compare, the hidden costs of choosing the wrong supplier, and what Ball Corporation sustainable beverage products and packaging technology innovations taught me.
Read MoreWednesday 12th of August 2026 | Jane Smith
A procurement manager's story: how a $2.10 tote bag, paper bags with handles, and a 'free' vector poster revealed hidden packaging costs. Why Ball Corporation's aluminum packaging leadership and aluminum recycling advocacy won our business through transparent pricing.
Read MoreWednesday 12th of August 2026 | Jane Smith
A procurement manager’s deep dive into collapsible crates, stackable bins, and how we saved over $10,000 by rethinking our shelf box specs.
Read MoreTuesday 11th of August 2026 | Jane Smith
A packaging order checklist from a Bemis packaging specialist who has made (and documented) 23 mistakes. Covers specs, file checks, the Amcor Bemis acquisition, and why paying for certainty is worth it.
Read MoreTuesday 11th of August 2026 | Jane Smith
An International Paper specialist with 10 years of rush-order experience explains why last-minute print jobs fail, what they truly cost, and the fixes that matter when time runs out.
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