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Running Packaging Audits for Annual Programs

September 7, 2025·4 min read

For brands with dozens of packaging SKUs, an annual audit catches drift, waste and consolidation opportunities.

Brands with 20+ packaging SKUs across categories, seasons and geographies benefit from an annual packaging audit — usually paying back 10–20% of program cost.

SKU consolidation

Two similar rigid boxes can often become one. Consolidating cuts tooling, warehousing and reorder complexity.

Color and stock drift

Reprints across years drift subtly. An audit re-anchors to a reference sample.

Waste reduction

SKUs with slow turnover often get discontinued; stock is wasted. Audit finds these.

Supplier consolidation

Fragmented supply across 3–5 vendors adds cost. Consolidating to a primary manufacturer improves priority.

Sustainability review

See carbon footprint and FSC — good moment to upgrade.

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