As a manufacturer, there is a multitude of factors to consider when creating your product. One major factor that is sometimes overlooked is your packaging. It is the last piece touched in the manufacturing process, and the first thing consumers see when buying your product. If you want your product to sell, it needs to be eye-catching, as well as functional. Not only that, but you now need to consider environmental impact as a major factor in designing your packaging.
Material Choices
When considering your packaging, there is a large variety of materials from which you can choose. Plastic is the obvious choice for most companies, but with increasing environmental concerns, more eco-friendly materials are becoming available, such as cardboard and other sturdy, biodegradable options. Depending on your product, packaging testing may be needed to assess factors such as material strength and transportation logistics, as well as to ensure regulations are met.
Package Design
When designing your packaging, materials are important, but material efficiency is also significant. In order to use the least amount of your chosen material, thus saving on cost, careful thought should be put into the shape and size of the packaging. Not only that, but a reduction in material usage is becoming a large part of a consumer’s choice of product.
Standing Out to the Consumer
To stand out in the market, packaging should not only be good for the environment but should look good too. Many services are available to help make your product look appealing and draw in your customer base to increase your sales figures. Graphic designers, marketing specialists, and others can all help your product look its best.
Packaging is one of the last things to think about when producing and distributing your product, but when it comes to selling to the customer, it is one of the most important factors. These tips will help you determine the best and most cost-effective way to package and sell your product.
