Case Study: Cutting Waste & Timelines for a Fixture Manufacturer

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A manufacturer needed a packaging solution that wouldn’t break the bank - or their products. As a manufacturer of retail displays and fixtures, this organization faced unique challenges when shipping their products to a store. Displays and fixtures need to arrive as close to fully assembled as possible so that employees can get a piece up quickly. Challenge is - their products are uniquely-shaped items that are large and heavy, but also have delicate pieces. Their packaging has to account for protecting both elements in transit.

To add to the challenge, lead times are non-negotiable and budgets need to be honored. The manufacturer doesn’t just need to honor their own internal timelines - they need to honor those of their clients as well. All of these factors combine into a packaging solution that needs to do more, with less.

Creating a Retail-Ready Solution

Enter Foam Industries. The manufacturer came to us looking for a vendor that would rise to meet their challenge without backing down. They found it with us.

We took a look at their current design to see what we could optimize to meet their needs. We revamped their existing one-piece design into a two-piece solution that we could turn around quickly to meet deadlines, without increasing their budget. And as a bonus - this solution also reduced yield. With sustainability as one of the core values of the organization (and as one of ours as well), we took the initiative to craft a solution that not only met their challenges but would also be more environmentally-conscious as well.

The final result? A streamlined, budget-conscious solution that we produced within lead times, and with improved product yield. Their packaging solution protects their unique products during transit, ensuring a safe arrival and easy set-up. 

Packed, protected and perfectly on time - now that’s a wrap.

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