This document provides tips for evaluating packaging performance and working with packaging suppliers. It recommends ongoing communication with vendors to review safety, performance, and alternatives. It also suggests getting multiple quotes from suppliers, communicating successful and damaged shipments to suppliers, and considering factors like damage costs, labor costs, and reusability savings when evaluating suppliers. Additional tips include providing drawings and dimensions, including damage indicators, and prioritizing quality, efficiency, and customer service from suppliers.

2. Evaluate Packaging Performance
• Communicate with your Vendor
• Ongoing Reviews of Safety, Performance & Alternatives
• Provide Drawings, Pictures & Dimensions
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3. Packaging Supplier Tips
 Always get at least 3 competitive quotes
 Packaging Cost Factors
 Damage Costs, Packing Labor, and Re-Usability Savings
 Communicate Successful/Damaged Shipments
 Take Pictures for Records
 Include Damage Indicators
 Quality, Efficiency, and Customer Service

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