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Why Companies Should not Hire Consultants from Large Firms
Companies who seek specialized knowledge, skillsets, or resources their employees do not have or do not want to finance permanently; hire consultants. Often, companies do not know where to find qualified, legitimate consultants. Their first choice is to use large...
How E-Commerce Companies Can Lose Customers
A couple of weeks ago, I purchased a 8 count screwdriver set with a special cleaning kit from an e-commerce store. Nothing was suspect to the packaging until opening the bubble-padded envelope. Inside, was a wad of “bubble wrap” where the tape could not be removed....
Design Evolution
Need to learn more about the design evolution or have other packaging needs, feel free to contact Pack Protocols LLC. Why has there been talk recently about improvements in design from both product and packaging perspectives in consumer goods? There are a variety of...
Packaging Busts: Packaging Waste
There has been an increase demand for mobile/e-commerce shipments. Companies want to ensure products being parceled are protected throughout the supply chain to keep customers happy and prevent returns. However; certain businesses typically use a one size fits all...
End of Year Business Perspectives
Let’s call the 2020 business year like it has been: Unprecedented. Most businesses were expecting a favorable year including Pack Protocols, then the pandemic took over. Some businesses have been busier than ever, others have declined, and others either deviated their...
Collaborative Packaging Efforts
Has anyone noticed an influx of media regarding the impact of packaging and sustainability regarding the environment? It appears to be a trend to position a specific packaging material as dominant in regards for sustainability and the environment over others. This...
Business Crisis Realities
As Pack Protocols is writing this, the business world is going through a crisis. People are contracting a human-to-human virus that can be deadly and no one is certain when or how it will come to an end. Without any workers, businesses of all sizes are struggling to...
Packaging Busts: Over-Packaging
Lately Pack Protocols has been frequently purchasing auto parts for their work vehicle. The late model truck has come in handy for packaging projects in the past. The truck has been paid off and is a vital part of Pack Protocols transportation until a new vehicle can...
Unspoken Packaging Project Meeting Basics
As the new calendar year begins, countless firms are "meeting hungry" deciding new product projects to become a reality and go to market. If the company is sensible, the company will also be holding packaging meetings. If not, the company may be in for a surprise when...
E-Commerce and Sustainability
Sustainability is at the packaging forefront. E-commerce consumers typically receive items packed in a variety of shapes and sizes of corrugated boxes. These containers are considered as the “best sustainable e-commerce solution”. Are they really? It appears firms may...