5 ways to fight inflation
To say that inflation is a turbulent time is an understatement! Like most businesses, you’re probably looking to save money. On paper, it’s easy, but what does it look like in practice?
Here are five tips to help you reduce your packaging costs… and your stress.
Optimize packaging? Obviously!
Packaging optimization for businesses makes sense, yet it’s often far from being… optimized! How many packages have you sent with few components to protect them? How many returns, breakages and dollars has this generated? Probably too many.
On the contrary, how many products have you overpackaged? You want them to arrive intact at their destination, but is the increase in components always justified? It’s a good idea to think about it!
Our experts are also available to review the volume of your packages and reduce your packaging and transportation costs. In short, optimization allows you to reduce your components, your costs and … your environmental footprint. It’s a win-win-win!
Optimize on a small scale for big savings
Think changing your packaging habits is complicated? Good news: just a few changes can save you a lot of money!
These three sample scenarios regularly save some of our customers – not $10,000, not $20,000 – but over $50,000 annually!
- Replace steel belts with plastic belts, which are less expensive and just as strong in most cases.
- Evaluate the thickness of your edge protectors and its use in your packaging! Is it used to protect, contain or stack your pallets? Properly assessing your need could save you time, money and reduce your environmental impact!
- Use the right stretch wrap between the standard or high-performance model which is more expensive per roll but requires fewer rolls per year.
Once again, our experts are at your disposal to guide you towards intelligent changes without reducing the protection of your parcels. And while you’re at it, why not consider eco-responsible options?
Automation: 1, Inflation: 0
What rhymes with optimization? Automation aka your best ally today. Thanks to it, you reduce your workforce, increase your production and enjoy a return on investment (ROI) in six months like some of our customers.
You can automate many parts of your process, whether it’s wrapping pallets, forming boxes, applying tape or strapping, the possibilities are endless! The result: increased performance and more time for other important tasks, like catching up on your 126 unread emails!
Joking aside, choosing the right equipment for your needs and your budget is essential, or you risk not achieving the efficiency you’re hoping for. And guess what? We specialize in advising you in your reflection and proposing solutions adapted to your reality!
Reusable packaging: think about the future and society
Have you noticed our subtle hints about reusable packaging? The circular economy is becoming a must! Did you know that according to a Canada Post study, 49% of consumers would buy more from companies that use sustainable packaging materials?
At CARTIER, reducing our environmental footprint is our daily goal. That’s why we will soon be offering a new product: Pick Pack bags. Reusable up to 50 times, consumers can return them by mail and that’s it! A very recent concept here, it has already proven itself elsewhere in Europe, especially in terms of savings. Greener options are not just a fad, they are a very long term investment.
Consolidate, Collaborate, Save: THE magic formula
Finally, consolidating your packaging purchases with the same supplier can generate savings by simplifying procurement. And since they know your needs and requirements, they can identify the operations to be optimized.
At CARTIER, we offer various programs to help you save money, such as the Cubiq Club, which offers you inflation-proof prices (under certain conditions, of course). You can also place open orders of a certain volume. This way, you reduce your storage costs and protect your prices from increases.
Remember: reducing your packaging costs doesn’t have to be a chore!
Contact us to save money with intelligence, strategy and a real vision for the future.