If the volume of packaging is significant enough to justify the equipment and conversion costs, FFS is a viable option. Employing FFS machines saves manufacturers the cost of paying someone else to do the work. Another way FFS machinery can save money is through the reduction of labor costs. Manufacturers who purchase premade pouches can face the inventory nightmare of stocking too few or too many different packages. In addition to justifying the expense of purchasing FFS equipment, manufacturers must ensure that the right expertise is available to design the packages that the equipment will be used to produce.
Consultants often assist companies with package design.
Consultants are called in after the machine is running to either redesign the packages or to suggest different types of materials as part of a cost-reduction program. Post them in our Members' Discussion Forums .