Packaging Basics
Golden State Container delivers a new understanding of total cost reduction to our customers,
The vast majority of Golden State Container's customers already have substantial packaging programs in place. Often, they are defined by an evolutionary growth that takes place over time, and the program in place today is often highly functional, but inherently lacking in optimal operational efficiency. The inefficiencies are often indiscernible within the company because of the compartmentalized nature of medium and large enterprises, and because the demands of daily business deny most companies the luxury of a comprehensive audit and evaluation.
For most companies, the true and total cost of packaging is an elusive concept. While everyone understands the impact of the piece price of a packaging unit, be it a box, bottle or carton, few see the complete associated costs of packaging attributable to:
Manpower, both in the warehouse and in support functions
Inefficient procurement procedures, which may fail to take advantage of discounts that might be available by consolidating with fewer suppliers
Inefficient inventory management, which may involve unnecessary handling of materials, excessive levels of inventory on-hand, inefficient use of warehouse space and a failure to take advantage of available technology
Inefficient accounting procedures
As you can imagine, a program that involves warehouse management, accounting, operations, IT and HR would challenge the capabilities of a typical packaging provider.
Golden State Container is no typical packaging provider. We are expert in each of the areas of an integrated packaging program because packaging programs is all that we do. Unlike large packaging suppliers that are extensions of manufacturers, we are not limited to a particular solution. Unlike suppliers who have an expertise limited to a particular industry or type of packaging, Golden State has provided innovative solutions across the spectrum of North American business enterprises. Most importantly, our industry expertise is supported by a passion for service and proactive partnership.
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