Cost & Sourcing
What Should Small Businesses Specify Before Ordering Custom Shipping Boxes?
Small businesses should define more than box size, quantity, and artwork before ordering custom shipping packaging. Product configuration, SKU strategy, packing efficiency, shipping conditions, material performance, printing, total packaging cost, order quantity, and sampling all influence the final specification. This article explains how to turn these requirements into a clear, production-ready RFQ that supports both the first order and future reorders.