An OEM’s guide to avoiding common packaging issues and eliminating unnecessary costs
While generally overlooked during production, packaging solutions have a significant impact on your project’s overall costs. In fact, packaging issues and solutions should be carefully considered at every stage.
For OEMs requiring custom fabricated rubber, foam, and plastic products — such as gaskets, seals and tapes — there are a number of packaging solutions to not only reduce costs, but also protect the product during shipping. After cutting and fabricating these products for over 60 years, CGR Products put together an infographic that lists some of the common packaging problems we’ve seen customers encounter, followed by the solutions we offer to combat each of the issues. For many in the industry, understanding packaging issues and solutions can help avoid delays and extra expenses.
The infographic includes solutions to problems such as:
- Long processing times
- Messy line assembly
- High packaging costs
- Slow data entry or inaccurate data
- Overflowing warehouse
- Excess parts or shortage of parts
- And more
Check out the infographic below to find the solution to your issue. This infographic highlights packaging issues and solutions that are most relevant for OEMs today.
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Other Steps to an Optimized Supply Chain
Now that you know how to fix your packaging issues, take the next step to reducing product costs with an optimized supply chain. Our guide, How OEMs Can Optimize Their Supply Chain, offers six research-backed solutions to get you there, including how to manage your inventory properly and tips for selecting the most cost-effective supplier. In summary, understanding packaging issues and solutions is key to improving overall efficiency.
Download your free copy of the eBook here.
For more information on packaging issues and solutions, contact our team today.