Berlin Packaging FAQ: What a Procurement Manager Really Wants to Know
Posted on Monday 2nd of February 2026
A cost controller with 6 years of packaging procurement experience answers the real questions about working with Berlin Packaging, from MOQs to hidden costs. [...]
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The Quality Manager's Checklist for Getting Custom Water Bottles Printed (Without the Hidden Costs)
Posted on Monday 2nd of February 2026
A step-by-step guide from a packaging quality manager on how to specify, source, and verify custom printed water bottles, focusing on total cost of ownership and avoiding common pitfalls. [...]
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Bankers Box FAQ: Sizing, Sorter Selection, and Avoiding My Costly Mistakes
Posted on Monday 2nd of February 2026
A veteran office manager shares hard-won lessons on choosing the right Bankers Box products, from standard dimensions to literature sorters, based on years of documented (and expensive) ordering errors. [...]
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The Real Cost of Hiring a Flyer Designer: A Procurement Manager's Guide to Value vs. Price
Posted on Monday 2nd of February 2026
As a procurement manager who's managed over $180,000 in marketing spend, I break down when to hire a designer, when to DIY, and how to avoid the hidden costs that make the 'cheapest' option the most expensive. [...]
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Choosing the Right Packaging Partner: A Quality Inspector's Guide to TCO, Not Just Price
Posted on Thursday 29th of January 2026
A packaging quality manager breaks down how to evaluate beverage packaging suppliers based on Total Cost of Ownership, not just unit price, for brands at different growth stages. [...]
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The Real Cost of 'Cheap' Printing: Why Your Lowest Quote Is Probably Your Most Expensive Option
Posted on Thursday 29th of January 2026
A procurement manager shares hard-earned lessons from over $15,000 in wasted print budgets, revealing the hidden costs of choosing vendors based on price alone. [...]
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How I Wasted $890 on Christmas Cards (And the Checklist That Could Have Saved Me)
Posted on Thursday 29th of January 2026
A procurement coordinator shares a costly mistake with American Greetings boxed Christmas cards and the pre-order verification system developed to prevent similar errors. [...]
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Comparing Metal Packaging Suppliers: What Actually Matters When You're Racing the Clock
Posted on Thursday 29th of January 2026
A rush order specialist breaks down how to evaluate aluminum can and glass container suppliers when deadlines are tight, with real cost comparisons and decision frameworks for B2B packaging buyers. [...]
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48 Hour Print vs. Traditional Print Shops: A Procurement Perspective on Speed, Cost, and Reliability
Posted on Tuesday 27th of January 2026
An office administrator compares online printing services like 48 Hour Print against traditional local print shops, examining turnaround times, pricing structures, and ordering processes across real procurement scenarios. [...]
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Amcor Rigid Packaging: Your Questions Answered (From Someone Who Orders From Them)
Posted on Tuesday 27th of January 2026
A practical FAQ about Amcor rigid packaging, including insights on their Evansville Indiana facility, recent company news, and what procurement folks actually need to know before placing orders. [...]
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- 02 Feb Berlin Packaging FAQ: What a Procurement Manager Really Wants to Know
- 02 Feb The Quality Manager's Checklist for Getting Custom Water Bottles Printed (Without the Hidden Costs)
- 02 Feb Bankers Box FAQ: Sizing, Sorter Selection, and Avoiding My Costly Mistakes
- 02 Feb The Real Cost of Hiring a Flyer Designer: A Procurement Manager's Guide to Value vs. Price
- 29 Jan Choosing the Right Packaging Partner: A Quality Inspector's Guide to TCO, Not Just Price
- 29 Jan The Real Cost of 'Cheap' Printing: Why Your Lowest Quote Is Probably Your Most Expensive Option
- 29 Jan How I Wasted $890 on Christmas Cards (And the Checklist That Could Have Saved Me)
- 29 Jan Comparing Metal Packaging Suppliers: What Actually Matters When You're Racing the Clock
- 27 Jan 48 Hour Print vs. Traditional Print Shops: A Procurement Perspective on Speed, Cost, and Reliability
- 27 Jan Amcor Rigid Packaging: Your Questions Answered (From Someone Who Orders From Them)
