PMPN Article Index Spotlight Balancing Label Quality and Cost Before switching to lower-cost label materials, packaging engineers should explain their needs to suppliers in order to avoid any costly quality, regulatory, or legal concerns.
Chances are they are under pressure from the purchasing department to reduce label costs.
While the demands may seem contradictory, there are ways to satisfy all of them. One of the most important aspects of making the labeling process work is understanding exactly what one's suppliers are capable of. Therefore, supplier audits are crucial, as is constant communication with suppliers. Outsert labels folded by Vijuk Equipment models add more room for copy. Many suppliers say they have taken great steps in recent years to improve their efficiencies, from buying new equipment to shortening turnaround time.