The True Cost of Flexible Packaging
Why unit price alone rarely tells the full story
In flexible packaging, decisions are often driven by price.
But speed, flexibility, waste, reliability and partnership all carry real commercial weight.
This short white paper explores how brands can look beyond unit cost to make better, lower-risk packaging decisions.
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No sales pitch. Just practical thinking from inside the industry.
What this white paper covers
- Why “cheapest” packaging often costs more over time
- The hidden impact of speed to market, waste and inflexibility
- How packaging models affect brand growth and innovation
- The role of partnership and responsibility in delivering value
This is written for brand owners, marketing, NPD and commercial teams who feel the impact of packaging decisions long after the price has been agreed.
This white paper is for you if you’re:
- Managing multiple SKUs or frequent artwork changes
- Launching new products or testing ideas
- Under pressure to reduce waste and risk
- Rethinking what “value” really means in packaging
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The True Cost of Flexible Packaging
BakPac is a UK-based specialist in digital flexible packaging, working with brands and co-packers who value speed, reliability and partnership.
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