Running Packaging Audits for Annual Programs
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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