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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
Advice
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
Advice
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
Advice
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
Advice
Why IKEA Hates Air
If you're shipping air, you're paying for it.
Katelan Cunningham
· Jul 2, 2020
Advice
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
Advice
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
Advice
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
Advice
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
Advice
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
Advice
Ask Lumi: Is Compostable Plastic Better for the Planet?
Answering your questions about the complexity of compostable plastic packaging.
Katelan Cunningham
· Nov 12, 2019
Advice
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
Advice
8 Ecommerce Founders Share Their Amazon Strategies
DTC founders and experts weigh in on their Amazon strategies.
Kristine Isidro
· Mar 5, 2019
Advice
Become a Shipping Genius with Shippo
We're joining forces with Shippo to make shipping easier and more affordable.
Katelan Cunningham
· Jul 9, 2018
Advice
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
Advice
What are Shipping Surcharges and How Can Ecommerce Companies Avoid Them?
Katelan Cunningham
· Apr 4, 2018
Advice
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
Advice
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
Advice
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
Advice
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
Advice
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
Advice
Drop Shipping: The Right Questions to Ask Your Supplier
How to decide if drop shipping right for your business.
Katelan Cunningham
· Jul 25, 2016
Advice
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
Advice
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
Advice
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
Advice
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
Advice
Create the Perfect Unboxing Experience
A look at how tape and stamps can elevate your box branding.
Katelan Cunningham
· Dec 8, 2015