Build Resilience with Local Packaging Suppliers

Build Resilience with Local Packaging Suppliers

If you are looking to build supply chain resilience, it’s time to contact your local packaging suppliers!

Cost Effective Packaging

There was a time when we faced stiff competition from Chinese packaging suppliers. Their prices were incredibly low and, even with shipping factored in, they offered cost effective packaging solutions. However, several factors have changed the landscape.

Firstly, China’s zero Covid policy led to many factories closing for long periods, which delayed production. Secondly, improved conditions and regulations have pushed prices up. Thirdly, Brexit made the import process more complex. In addition, avoiding the environmental impact of global shipping has become a greater priority for many businesses.

To reduce the risk of future disruption to packaging supplies, many brands are looking to build resilience. One option is to order on mass to ensure sufficient long-term stock. However, this creates issues in terms of sufficient dry, safe and secure storage. Another option is to look closer to home; what services can UK packaging manufacturers offer?

Beyond Price: Why Use Local Packaging Suppliers

Although Asian suppliers are still very competitively priced, recent challenges have encouraged brands to explore the benefits of local packaging suppliers. If you are one of them, let us share some advantages, offered by Aylesbury Box Company, that you cannot get from a global supplier:

In-person Meetings – Our account managers visit customers, or invite customers to visit us, to discuss packaging design ideas, show samples and share advice. This is especially important for new businesses or when we create bespoke boxes to optimise product protection and presentation. Our in-person meetings help us to achieve the best solutions and consistently meet expectations.

Quick Turnaround on Orders – When you are running low on packaging supplies, you need to restock fast! Our in-house team pull out all the stops to efficiently manufacture, print, stack and deliver boxes. In some cases, we can offer a 24-hour service. We also offer a stock holding service, to save you from issues relating to the safe and secure storage of bulk orders.

Low Environmental Impact – The majority of our customers are located within 50 miles of Aylesbury. Coupled with the fact that we are an FSC® certified packaging manufacturer, there’s a greatly reduced environmental footprint when using us as a supplier. We are open about our green credentials and to help customers evidence an ethical supply chain, our Environmental & Social Sustainability Policy is shared on our website.

Personalised Packaging Service

In addition, we are a personable and proactive team. Tell us what you need and we will advise on the best options to achieve it. If there is a way to reduce the volume of packaging, the range of packaging materials or the cost, we will inform you.

We like to keep communication simple, so, if you call during office hours, someone will always answer the phone. You can usually talk to the same person each time you get in touch, but if they aren’t available, they will call you back. Having a dedicated contact simplifies communication and is highly valued by many Aylesbury Box Company customers. What’s more, when you place an order, we keep you informed of progress and arrange convenient delivery dates, so you don’t need to chase us.

Give us a call on 01296 436888 if you have any questions about your requirements; we’d like to become your local packaging supplier.