by Michael Boik | Sep 3, 2026 | Packaging Suppliers, Information Center
While packaging industry increases can be dreaded and unwanted, they can also be a good excuse to become a savvy, well-informed buyer. We’ve written numerous posts about ways to reduce packaging costs (box right-sizing, reducing board, etc.), but equally important is...
by Michael Boik | Aug 19, 2026 | Mailer Envelopes, Packaging Suppliers, Packaging Solutions, Ecommerce Packaging, Sustainable Perspective, Sustainable Products
2026 has been a tumultuous time in the corrugated board industry, with multiple price increases from sheet plants impacting the cost of all boxes and corrugated mailers. These price increases often lead operations managers to reassess their packaging options and ask...
by Michael Boik | Jul 28, 2026 | Ecommerce Packaging, DTC Boxes
Recently my girlfriend received a box from a large, well-known company, and I sat down with her to share in the “unboxing moment.” I won’t reveal the name of the company, but I certainly expected better and was honestly shocked to find a large, unprinted white insert...
by Michael Boik | Jul 16, 2026 | Holiday Packaging, Information Center
I have a running joke with my friends for years that the Summer ends on July 5th. This is in large part due to the fact that you can’t walk into a retail store without seeing “Back to School” signs and Halloween decorations in July, and the promotional push leans in...
by Michael Boik | May 29, 2026 | Packaging Suppliers, Sustainable People
Many professional sports teams have coined a new popular phrase called “Self-Scouting.” Essentially it just means that teams/organizations are realizing the overwhelming importance of analyzing what they are doing in order to best find their strengths, weaknesses,...
