Closer suppliers. Less complexity.
Domestic flexible packaging and fewer corrugated SKUs delivered $181K in combined annual savings.
Flexible and corrugated packaging · Ro · 2022
$55KAnnual savings
Flexible packaging re-shoring
$126KAnnual savings
Corrugated SKU consolidation
63%Shorter lead times
Flexible packaging
60%Fewer SKUs
Corrugated packaging
01 / THE CHALLENGE
Overseas flexible packaging created long lead times, while an overly complex corrugated SKU assortment added cost and operational friction.
02 / THE DECISIONS
Bring critical packaging closer
Identified and onboarded domestic flexible packaging suppliers to shorten the supply chain.
Simplify the specification set
Built the business case for corrugated consolidation and standardized specifications across product lines.
Transition with operations in mind
Phased the supplier transition and SKU changes to limit disruption to fulfillment.
03 / THE LEADERSHIP
Connected supplier development, commercial negotiations, packaging specifications, and operational execution in one coordinated transition.