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The Potential E-Commerce Impact of a White Board Shortage

The Potential E-Commerce Impact of a White Board Shortage

by Dennis Salazar | Aug 26, 2024 | Ecommerce Packaging, DTC Boxes

We have been notified that in the next few months, white board could be in short supply. Unfortunately, just in time for the year end, holiday packaging season. More on that below. This news should not be a problem for “brown box” makers, since in most cases, those...
Why We Typically Recommend 200# (Mullen) vs 32ECT

Why We Typically Recommend 200# (Mullen) vs 32ECT

by Dennis Salazar | Dec 15, 2023 | Ecommerce Packaging

Many packaging people will tell you these two different types/grades of corrugated board are identical and interchangeable but that is not always true. Our “no surprises, no disappointments” approach to packaging design always results in well-informed customers whose...
What is the Best Board Grade and Flute Size for your E-Commerce Box?

What is the Best Board Grade and Flute Size for your E-Commerce Box?

by Dennis Salazar | May 18, 2023 | DTC Boxes

The above question is one of the most baffling in all of DTC packaging, but it really does not have to be. Corrugated board composition is a complex topic, but it can be simplified so that even a first-time box designer and buyer can understand which option is best...
Corrugated versus Paperboard for E-commerce Applications

Corrugated versus Paperboard for E-commerce Applications

by Dennis Salazar | Feb 3, 2023 | Information Center

We make millions of corrugated e-commerce boxes every year. Most people don’t realize we also create hundreds of thousands of paperboard cartons as well, many of which are also used for direct-to-consumer, order fulfillment applications. One of the many things that...
Expert Advice to Help Reduce Your DTC Packaging Costs

Expert Advice to Help Reduce Your DTC Packaging Costs

by Dennis Salazar | Oct 12, 2022 | Information Center, Culture

Perhaps it takes some level of audacity to refer to yourself as an expert but as Dizzy Dean, the famous Cardinal’s pitcher once said, “It aint bragging, if you can do it”. After over forty years in the packaging industry and selling e-commerce packaging since 2007...
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