QUOTATION & ORDER SCOPE / BUYING ANSWER
Separating packing costs in a quotation.
How do I compare bulk and retail-ready packing costs?
details to the table.
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THE BUYING ANSWER
Start with a clear definition.
Define the packing layers: individual presentation, inner grouping and shipping carton. Ask for the contents and counts at each layer to be identified. This avoids comparing a bare product quote with a fully branded retail pack.
The decision behind the detail.
Adding a rigid display pack may change carton use as well as unit packing. Review the complete packing arrangement before treating the extra charge as only an artwork cost.
PREPARE ONLY WHAT IS RELEVANT
Three details to bring.
- Packing layers
- Describe what surrounds the product at each stage.
- Branding scope
- List print, labels, inserts and artwork versions.
- Count assumptions
- Record units per inner pack and outer carton.
Check together
- Compare the same packing counts across offers.
- Request a packed example for the chosen option.
- Keep optional presentation items separate from required protection.
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