Posted by Polimex Team on 2/15/2022 to Technology

With the overwhelming choices of suppliers in the labeling industry, it might be hard to choose your material provider, which is why we have narrowed it down to 5 key points as to why, working with a deeply competent supplier has it's own benefits.

Polimex Group is your gateway towards having a leading partner in business with all the support, knowledge and tools that you and your business may need to enhance your brand. With a professional and well-equipped team, a supplier that can assist you manage & pick the right material for your products is exactly what you need.

"Only recently have people begun to recognize that working with suppliers is just as important as listening to customers" - Barry Nalebuff

With the supply chain being disrupted, most customers are now confused as to why or whom to trust. Additionally, the benefits of working with a deeply competent supplier can be numerous and can also cause uncertainty in customers as to whom to trust which is why, we have narrowed it down to few points to make your decisions easier for you.

1) Pick between a wide variety of films that fit your product
With wide variety of films that are now readily available, most companies offer different types of labeling films without any guidance or post-sale technical support. Adopting to a single supplier that offers you a wide choice of films such as, C-PET, R-PETG, PLA, OPS, R-OPS, LDPE and much more is a wiser choice since you can avail all your labeling production needs under one roof. Companies or suppliers that often offer a wide variety of label films for your product will elevate your experience and business since you will be able to pick a label film material for all of your product needs. Labels need to be accommodated to fit every type of product in every industry (such as cold, wet or even dry). It is extremely crucial to understand that label films need to be produced for not only dry products but also for wet and cold products to cater towards the beverage and dairy industry. Furthermore, suppliers also need to take into account various other industries by not neglecting them and ensure that potential customers can view your company with a distinctive view and edge with the right label choice for their product. Stretch Sleeve Films are now being widely used for products as they allow production companies to add more information about their products so that their customers are informed at all times. Moreover, due to recycling now being emphasized upon, stretch sleeve films allow you to recycle your label easily which helps promote and boost a sustainable environment. Additionally, they also have numerous benefits attached to them such as, they can be applied on metal, plastic or cartons without causing any damage.

2) Quick and Easy
With the services offered, one must always ensure that they are flexible and simple for customers to navigate through. To secure and guarantee a happy customer, companies often set trials for customers so that potential customers can get familiarized with the products the company has to offer. Trials allow customers to first try out the product and helps them understand the production process behind the label film market. Ensuring that your customers can avail a trial allows your customer to view your company as transparent and establishes loyalty and trust between the supplier and the customer. Many companies also utilize Market Outlooks and Online Channels to reach a wider audience to keep customers educated and informed at all times regarding key issues and solutions in the labeling and packaging industry.

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3) Transparent Service & Greater Supply Chain Efficiency
Due to understanding how important it is to be transparent with customers to establish a stronger customer experience and loyalty, guiding your customers throughout the entire process is extremely important. Moreover, Customer transparency not only helps with unifying the business but also helps to improve the performance and boosts revenue which in turn helps establish a loyal consumer base. A trusted supplier will ensure that your business is desirable and with a trusted labeling supplier, you will be able to enhance and level up your products to the general public to increase your product performance and also brand desirability. Additionally, a technical team ensures that you are informed at all times along with explaining the technical aspects of a label convertor business which will furthermore allow you to work towards a greater supply chain by cutting down your expenses. Due to the supply chain disruption now, suppliers need to take note and rank their customers high in the value chain to provide them with increased customer satisfaction. Suppliers need to also ensure complete transparency in the production process and guarantee that customers are informed every step of the way to ease the stress on employees in the company along with keeping the customer in the loop.

4) Risk Mitigation
A professional labeling solution allows you to minimize your risk since production will be carried out somewhere else. Along with that, outsourcing your label materials will minimize your risk and will help you in picking the right film for your product by keeping the sustainability factors in mind. Labels now play a huge role in how customers might perceive your final product and with the right label choice and type, you will guaranteed that your labeling needs will always be met. Most companies are now being readily aware of the importance of label films in their products and are integrating this by various different ways. Some companies are opting for flexible packaging while some of them are emphasizing on PET packaging by stressing the importance of recycling and reusing material. Risk Mitigation is important because it will allow innovative techniques to come into play along with reducing the risk of your production process at a large scale. Suppliers must keep the supply chain in mind by offering multiple choices and solutions to tackle the increasing demand requirements for sustainability and performance.

5) One Company, Multiple Solutions
It is always a wise idea to choose a supplier that offers you a wide range of services for all your production needs. When you purchase and work with one point of contact, your company and employees will be able to ensure that all solutions are properly set up and that the activities carried out for production will be efficient and effective. Companies that generally offer multiple solutions under one roof help lower your expenses and provide a wide variety of support activities for your employees so that they do not get confused and misguided. Suppliers must also guarantee that their products are designed and made fit for all sized companies regardless of their size, they must also ensure that they promote brand optimization through advanced technology that is available today by utilizing stretch sleeves or shrink sleeves. Companies that often offer multiple solutions and have expertise in several areas often stand out from competitors as clients like to put their trust into one supplier that offers multiple solutions instead of having multiple suppliers in different areas. Lastly, an important tip for companies is to constantly promote their values and products through the combination of a beautiful packaging design that is also environmentally sustainable and stay on top of every trend that follows through.