Co-packing, also known as contract packaging, is an arrangement where a business allows another firm to handle the packaging of its products. This agreement allows the main company to focus on production and allows the co-packing business to focus on packaging, branding, and logistics.
One major benefit of outsourcing packaging is cost efficiency. A business would not have to purchase their own packaging unit and machinery if they were to outsource. Secondly, co-packers offer state of the art technology that enables the packing process to be smooth and efficient. It would be difficult for a company to maintain and upkeep the necessary packaging equipment. Additionally, co-packers have the ability to handle any irregular or seasonal spikes in demand that might be overwhelming for a company. Lastly, co-packing companies specialize in packaging needs and can handle a variety of various problems that may arise.
The services of co-packing can be utilized across an array of different industries. Here at 18 Wheels Logistics we can package alcohol, beverages, pharmaceuticals, food products, and much more. In addition to packaging, we can help alleviate the burden of distribution, warehousing, 3PL services, and transportation. 18 Wheels Logistics is headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia but can provide services at multiple locations across North America with no restriction on trucking capabilities.