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What drives the manufacturing costs of a box?

An exploration into how specs drive the manufacturing costs of your packaging.

Katelan Cunningham · Aug 26, 2020

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What every brand can learn from Amazon's Frustration-Free Packaging guidelines

Whether or not you sell on Amazon, there is a lot to learn from their packaging.

Katelan Cunningham · Aug 13, 2020

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Bend don't break: The future of supply chain is antifragile

Two strategies to prepare your packaging supply chain for all kinds of disruptions — from material shortages to pandemics.

Katelan Cunningham · Jul 28, 2020

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Why you should give your customers a low-packaging option

Companies like Glossier and Function of Beauty are giving customers packaging opt-outs at checkout. We explore why you should consider it too.

Katelan Cunningham · Jul 16, 2020

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Reduce Your Packaging Costs: 30 Strategies

Our first ebook distills strategies to reduce packaging costs with real-world examples from IKEA, Walmart, P&G, Dell, Glossier and more.

Stephan Ango · Jul 8, 2020

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Why IKEA Hates Air

If you're shipping air, you're paying for it.

Katelan Cunningham · Jul 2, 2020

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Is loss aversion causing you to overspend on packaging?

If you're optimizing for 0% breakage, you may be losing more than you're saving.

Katelan Cunningham · Jun 30, 2020

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How to Estimate the Carbon Footprint of Your Packaging

A guide to estimating the carbon emissions of your packaging, and how to reduce and offset them.

Dan Binkoski · Apr 24, 2020

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Does Your Slash Packaging Page Answer These 5 Questions?

Inspiration from some of the pioneers of the Slash Packaging movement.

Katelan Cunningham · Apr 22, 2020

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Ask Lumi: Does Soy Ink Actually Make a Difference?

Answering your questions about the environmental impact of ink and how you can cut down on VOCs.

Ian Montgomery · Jan 9, 2020

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How Allbirds, Patagonia, and Reformation Choose Their Sustainability Priorities

We analyze how seven sustainable ecommerce companies choose packaging that aligns with their priorities.

Katelan Cunningham · Dec 10, 2019

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Ask Lumi: Is Compostable Plastic Better for the Planet?

Answering your questions about the complexity of compostable plastic packaging.

Katelan Cunningham · Nov 12, 2019

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11 Strategies to Make Your Packaging More Sustainable

Your packaging sustainability toolkit. Start where you can, and set goals for the future.

Katelan Cunningham · Apr 22, 2019

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8 Ecommerce Founders Share Their Amazon Strategies

DTC founders and experts weigh in on their Amazon strategies.

Kristine Isidro · Mar 5, 2019

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Become a Shipping Genius with Shippo

We're joining forces with Shippo to make shipping easier and more affordable.

Katelan Cunningham · Jul 9, 2018

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4 Ways to Minimize the Environmental Impact of Your Packaging

Simple strategies to cut down on excessive packaging and keep your footprint minimal.

Kristine Isidro · Apr 16, 2018

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What are Shipping Surcharges and How Can Ecommerce Companies Avoid Them?

Katelan Cunningham · Apr 4, 2018

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How to Choose the Ideal Fluting Size

Get to know the different fluting profiles and how to pick the best one for your box.

Kristine Isidro · Jan 25, 2018

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How to Pick the Right Pantone Swatch When Designing for Print

Color matching is essential. Here's how to ensure you're designing with the right colors from the start.

Katelan Cunningham · Jan 12, 2018

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Packaging Strategies for Efficient Returns

How to prep your products for a round trip by making returns painless for your customers and your team.

Katelan Cunningham · Nov 8, 2016

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What to Expect When You're Expecting a Freight Shipment

How to prep your space to receive your first pallet delivery.

Katelan Cunningham · Oct 24, 2016

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Using Outsourced Fulfillment to Take Your Business to the Next Level

Debunking the world of outsourced shipping to find out why, when, and how to to get started.

Anthony Watson · Aug 16, 2016

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Drop Shipping: The Right Questions to Ask Your Supplier

How to decide if drop shipping right for your business.

Katelan Cunningham · Jul 25, 2016

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10 Ways to Design the Look of Your Box With Custom Tape

Your tape layout matters. We tested different ways to tape up your box and stay on brand.

Katelan Cunningham · Apr 3, 2016

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Pick the Ideal Shipping Tape for Your Brand

Get to know the aesthetic and the stick behind the two most popular shipping tapes, and pick the best one for your brand.

Katelan Cunningham · Mar 31, 2016

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A Guide to Crowdfunding Fulfillment

BackerKit co-founder Rosanna Yau shares four invaluable tips on crowdfunding fulfillment to help your product, your brand and your backers.

Rosanna Yau · Mar 10, 2016

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Less is More: Making a Case for Mailers

Compared to boxes, custom mailers could help you save on cost without skimping on appearance.

Katelan Cunningham · Jan 11, 2016

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Create the Perfect Unboxing Experience

A look at how tape and stamps can elevate your box branding.

Katelan Cunningham · Dec 8, 2015