--- title: 2023 New Year's Packaging Resolutions description: Make 2023 the year you have New Year resolutions to improve your packaging working with a packaging partner, a packaging company near me, with custom designed boxes image: https://www.ashtonne.com/hubfs/New%20Packaging%20Year.jpg --- [![ashtonne packaging company](https://www.ashtonne.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Logos/ashtonne_logo.png?width=328&height=112&name=ashtonne_logo.png "ashtonne packaging company")](https://ashtonne.com/) [Request More Information ](https://www.ashtonne.com/surveys/creative-packaging-ideas-and-solutions) [877-522-6937](tel:8775226937)   × # 2023 New Year's Packaging Resolutions - [** ](https://www.facebook.com/AshtonnePackaging/) - [** ](https://www.twitter.com/Ashtonne_pkg) - [** ](http://pinterest.com/ashtonne8775226937/) - [** ](https://www.linkedin.com/company/11170776) - [** ](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpVPPbg_6lPaoNol_G6PuPQ) ![2023 New Year's Packaging Resolutions](https://www.ashtonne.com/hubfs/New%20Packaging%20Year.jpg) ** [Bill Madl](https://www.ashtonne.com/blog/author/bill-madl) ** Posted on January 07, 2020 | Updated on December 28, 2022 Every year companies start doing business in the new year the same way they ended up doing business. They get busy and focused on putting together budgets that appease upper management, while allowing for slack in their individual silos.  Many companies keep their same suppliers and the same routine the suppliers have with them. They continue to allow their suppliers to do business “as is” and not force them to change and present cost-effective packaging design options. In today's business world, and with the tremendous growth of [e-Commerce](https://www.ashtonne.com/custom-ecommerce-packaging-solutions-from-ashtonne), it's more critical than ever before to have the right company focusing their efforts to help you. And as a possible entrepreneur in [e-commerce](https://www.ashtonne.com/custom-ecommerce-packaging-solutions-from-ashtonne), you may only have one chance to "wow" your customers and you will need to get that right the first time. Whether in [e-Commerce](https://www.ashtonne.com/custom-ecommerce-packaging-solutions-from-ashtonne) or not, isn’t it time to finally break your routine and see what your packaging partner can really do on your behalf? Here are 8 packaging resolution ideas we came up and I’m sure you can think of a lot more! ** NEW ****Year’s Packaging Resolutions:**      ![Packaging partner and packaging company near me teaching creative packaging and retail packaging in a Conference room](https://www.ashtonne.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image.png?width=150&name=image.png) - **Meet with your supplier early on and re-establish the goals you identified when you first started using this packaging company.** ** 1. **It is critical to listen to a company’s needs and goals and not have your supplier push what they think you need. That supplier then confirms those needs and goals and develops action plans before taking any further steps. Further meetings should be scheduled as follow up to ensure those plans are in place and results are as planned.      ![Packaging help needed to improve custom boxes, retail product packaging ](https://www.ashtonne.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-2.png?width=160&name=image-2.png) - **Ask your packaging supplier if they understand your “supply chain” and all facets of it and how would they handle any change to that chain without disrupting supply.** 1. A creative product packaging design supplier in your company’s supply chain must take into consideration how high the product package is stacked, the humidity conditions of where it is stored, the amount of time it will sit, how the packaging is handled, how it is shipped and where it is shipped to, and any other conditions your end retail customer impose on your company. ![Inventory management through packaging partner, packaging company near me, using innovative packaging](https://www.ashtonne.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Fulfillment%20and%20Inventory%20Mgmt/Inventory1.jpg?width=135&name=Inventory1.jpg) - Reduce your raw material floor inventory. 1. If your packaging company doesn’t maintain and [manage the inventory](https://www.ashtonne.com/services/custom-packaging-product-fulfillment) at their facility, or if they refuse to, consider a second source that is willing to work with you. Your floor space is valuable and should be utilized for work in process and finished goods, not raw materials. ![Packaging partner and packaging company near me teaching creative packaging and retail packaging in a Conference room](https://www.ashtonne.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Misc%20Graphics/Puzzle%20pieces.jpg?width=171&name=Puzzle%20pieces.jpg) - Spend less time with a multitude of suppliers and consolidate your packaging to more of a “one-stop-shop”. Put the puzzle pieces together! 1. Many packaging suppliers can do more than just provide wholesale shipping boxes or [packaging supplies,](https://www.ashtonne.com/packaging-supplies-ashtonne-packaging) and in many cases, can do it better than you are having it done now through your current source. 2. Allow yourself more time to focus on your products and increasing your sales and profits. ![Printed Stock Boxes, Packaging Supplies , Custom Boxes from a packaging partner, a packaging company near me with innovative packaging](https://www.ashtonne.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Social%20media%20-suggested-images/www.ashtonne.comhs-fshubfsPrinted%20Stock%20Boxes%2c%20Packaging%20SuppliesBrown%20box%20with%20splashing%20colors%202121%20x%201413%20px.jpg?width=176&name=www.ashtonne.comhs-fshubfsPrinted%20Stock%20Boxes%2c%20Packaging%20SuppliesBrown%20box%20with%20splashing%20colors%202121%20x%201413%20px.jpg) - Increase your unique product [brand awareness](https://www.ashtonne.com/services/brand-marketing-with-custom-designed-boxes) in your markets. 1. What changes can be made to your packaging that will allow your branded product to stand out in the market and have more customers identify with your brand? Your packaging supplier should provide options and have answers for you. ![Recycled packaging from a packaging partner, a packaging company near me using innovative packaging](https://www.ashtonne.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Recycled.png?width=148&name=Recycled.png) - Ensure your products are packaged with recycled materials that are [sustainable and environmentally friendly,](https://www.ashtonne.com/eco-friendly-packaging-materials) with minimal fillers and easy-open features. 1. Some major box stores are insisting on certain %’s of recycled materials and eliminating waste in the corrugated packaging box. 2. Amazon has a program going with their suppliers that will penalize companies that have wasted space in their packaging and using materials that aren’t eco-friendly. Amazon has become the trend setter in the eCommerce business world! ![Case Study from a packaging partner, a packaging company near me using creative packaging](https://www.ashtonne.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Misc%20Graphics/SPX%20Image%2012-22-19.png?width=130&name=SPX%20Image%2012-22-19.png) - Have your packaging supplier develop a Case Study that includes [testimonials](https://www.ashtonne.com/customer-testimonials-of-packaging-partner) and pictures of your packaging on their websites, 1. Case Studies, Portfolios and Testimonials are informative and reflect a customer’s products, allowing for "free" advertising on your behalf. 2. Suppliers and companies you might work with in the future can get an idea of your company and the ease of doing business with you. ![Increase sales from a packaging partner, a packaging company near me using creative packaging and custom designed product packaging](https://www.ashtonne.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Increase%20sales.png?width=143&name=Increase%20sales.png)    ![Money from packaging partner, a packaging company near me with innovative packaging using creative packaging](https://www.ashtonne.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Money.jpg?width=144&name=Money.jpg) - Improve your sales and profits! 1. A good supplier won’t succeed if you don’t and they use your success as a barometer of their success. If your packaging partner will manage your packaging, it will allow your company to focus on your core-competencies! The above packaging resolutions are by no means a complete list of all you can do this New Year to improve your costs and eliminate useless work, but it’s a good start and one you shouldn’t avoid to kick-start this New Year! Stay tuned to our website for more ideas and packaging tips that WILL help eliminate waste, improve sales and increase margins for your company in 2023! If you have already decided that 2023 will be the year your packaging will be more efficient and user-friendly than ever, and you feel you could use some help making that happen, without any obligation, please schedule a brief meeting with our experts to get discussions going  today! Keep in mind you can always call us immediately at 877-522-6937 to get answers! 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["Ashtonne Packaging has been our primary supplier of custom display products for several years. Their creative designers go above and beyond to quickly turn our ideas into physical samples, which helps ](https://www.ashtonne.com/customer-testimonials-of-packaging-partner)[Bendon](https://www.bendonpub.com) secure a great deal of promotional sales. Once we go to production, Ashtonne always delivers high-quality and eye-catching display solutions which allow our products to stand out from the competition at retail. I can sincerely say that Ashtonne’s overall service is the best I have experienced in the 8 years I have been a buyer of corrugated products!" [Rachel Rabalais](https://www.ashtonne.com/customer-testimonials-of-packaging-partner) [Bendon](https://www.bendonpub.com) Ashland, Ohio [“We have been buying boxes and using Ashtonne Packaging for years now. The prices have stayed very competitive and the VMI service really works in our favor. They come once a week to do inventory and I am never out of boxes.”](https://www.ashtonne.com/customer-testimonials-of-packaging-partner) [Mike Buckingham II](https://www.ashtonne.com/customer-testimonials-of-packaging-partner) [Lake Erie Frozen Foods](http://www.leffco.net/) Ashland, Ohio ["The Ashtonne Packaging team has been instrumental in our business. The Ashtonne Packaging Team was able to work with our design team seamlessly from creating final drawings, artwork, and material selection, through production. We have continued to rely on them for other print and packaging needs."](https://www.ashtonne.com/customer-testimonials-of-packaging-partner) [Josh Wiesman, Co-Founder and CEO](https://www.ashtonne.com/customer-testimonials-of-packaging-partner) [Smilo Baby Products ](https://www.smilobaby.com) ["We talked to plenty of packaging people, and we tried to do that early on...I think we could go to a number of different companies that could deliver on budget and on time...But it was the level of detail and the craftmanship that you get at Ashtonne Packaging that I haven’t seen before.” ](https://www.smilobaby.com) [Keith Tritschler](https://www.ashtonne.com/customer-testimonials-of-packaging-partner) [Smilo Baby Products](https://www.smilobaby.com) ["Ashtonne Packaging brought in several prototypes of a four-pack carrying carton for my approval… their designs met my specifications for functionality and attractive design… and they delivered on time, with quick turn-a-round!” ](https://www.ashtonne.com/customer-testimonials-of-packaging-partner) [Doug Reynolds, Co-Founder and CEO](https://www.ashtonne.com/customer-testimonials-of-packaging-partner) [Uniontown Brewing](https://www.uniontownbrewing.com) Ashland, OHIO [Working with Ashtonne Packaging was a dream. As a new business, we rely on business partners and vendors not just for their service, but for the experience and education they offer. Rich and the Ashtonne Packaging team were super knowledgeable, flexible, and patient. I also appreciated their willingness to work with low volumes (critical for new products) and that they have the capacity to handle so much more as we grow. They also provided some thoughts on our business outside of packaging showing that they were focused not just with their piece of the puzzle, but interested in supporting our all-around growth. And perhaps most importantly, our launch packaging was gorgeous and we get rave reviews from our customers on it! ](https://www.ashtonne.com/customer-testimonials-of-packaging-partner) [Adiya Dixon, Founder](https://www.ashtonne.com/customer-testimonials-of-packaging-partner) [Yubi Beauty](https://www.loveyubi.com) Powell, Ohio ["We continue to look for new ways to get in front of the consumer and are leveraging off-shelf displays more than ever before to achieve this objective. John Baxter and the team at ](https://www.ashtonne.com/customer-testimonials-of-packaging-partner)[Ashtonne Packaging](https://www.ashtonne.com) continue to deliver innovative display solutions that provide the flexibility and quality we need." [Tim McNamara, VP of Marketing- Perio, Inc](https://www.ashtonne.com/customer-testimonials-of-packaging-partner) [Barbasol](https://www.barbasol.com) Ashland, Ohio ["We appreciate Ashtonne Packaging's keen packaging insights, and design expertise that have vastly improved our e-commerce packaging for both our own ecommerce business, and our Amazon business." ](https://www.ashtonne.com/customer-testimonials-of-packaging-partner) [John Domurad](https://www.ashtonne.com/customer-testimonials-of-packaging-partner) [Lenox](https://www.lenox.com) ["I'm very happy with how smoothly the process went with Ashtonne Packaging. They are very helpful, the pricing is competitive, and the design team has been great."](https://www.ashtonne.com/customer-testimonials-of-packaging-partner) [Mike Nash](https://www.ashtonne.com/customer-testimonials-of-packaging-partner) [SPX Brands](https://solarxeyewear.com/) [“Ashtonne Packaging worked with us for many months until we had the perfect packaging for our product. They went above and beyond every step of the way, and we are very happy with the final results. I’d highly recommend them, especially for those looking for quality packaging Made in the USA.” ](https://www.ashtonne.com/customer-testimonials-of-packaging-partner) [Michael C. Rice, Inventor/Founder/Co-CEO ](https://www.ashtonne.com/customer-testimonials-of-packaging-partner) [Gripknife LLC](https://www.gripknife.com) [“Before we installed the automation equipment from Ashtonne Packaging, we would need twenty to twenty-five employees to produce about 2,000 packages. On typical days, six workers would produce 750 units . Now just four employees can produce 800 units. It has completely exceeded our expectations.”](https://www.ashtonne.com/customer-testimonials-of-packaging-partner) [Eric Wentworth](https://www.ashtonne.com/customer-testimonials-of-packaging-partner) [Fin Fur Feather Outfitters](https://www.finfeatherfur.com) ["I want you to know that I receive amazing feedback daily, from customers and fellow business owners, on the quality and style of your packaging. You knocked our packaging out of the park and I am truly grateful. You will be hearing from me soon with another order. Until then, keep doing great things!"](https://www.ashtonne.com/customer-testimonials-of-packaging-partner) [Heather Chabino, Co-Owner](https://www.ashtonne.com/customer-testimonials-of-packaging-partner) [Hob Nob Candles](https://www.ashtonne.com/customer-testimonials-of-packaging-partner) ["Regarding the Skullmate Hanger Project, we and our client have been thrilled with how it turned out and how it functions". ](https://www.ashtonne.com/customer-testimonials-of-packaging-partner) [Emily Miller, Owner](https://www.ashtonne.com/customer-testimonials-of-packaging-partner) [Inspire Design](https://www.inspiredesignco.com) [“We talked to plenty of packaging people, and we tried to do that early on...I think we could go to a number of different companies that could deliver on budget and on time… But it was the level of detail and the craftsmanship that you get at Ashtonne Packaging that I haven’t seen before.” ](https://www.ashtonne.com/customer-testimonials-of-packaging-partner) [Keith Tritschler](https://www.ashtonne.com/customer-testimonials-of-packaging-partner) [Smilo Baby Products](https://www.smilo.com) [" Thank you for being such a dependable supplier to us. It's nice not to have people I don't have to worry about". ](https://www.ashtonne.com/customer-testimonials-of-packaging-partner) [J. Howard](https://www.ashtonne.com/customer-testimonials-of-packaging-partner) [J-Lenco, Inc](https://www.ashtonne.com/customer-testimonials-of-packaging-partner) ["We can tell you that the first batch that was sent to REI sold out around Thanksgiving, good and bad problem. The distributor has sent a second batch to REI and we are waiting for the product to activate on the site again. It was cool walking into our local store and seeing the product on the shelves/peg board".](https://www.ashtonne.com/customer-testimonials-of-packaging-partner) [Brad Kenemuth](https://www.ashtonne.com/customer-testimonials-of-packaging-partner) [The Liftie](https://www.ashtonne.com/customer-testimonials-of-packaging-partner) [Regarding the Tasting Board Retail Kit Project, Matt Snyder said: "Whoa! Mind blown! That is incredible! I love it! Cheers!"](https://www.ashtonne.com/customer-testimonials-of-packaging-partner) [Matt Snyder](https://www.ashtonne.com/customer-testimonials-of-packaging-partner) [Founder](https://www.ashtonne.com/customer-testimonials-of-packaging-partner) ["As a consumer-facing brand, we really value a customer's first impression of our product in-store. When we expanded into a larger retailer, we looked to Ashtonne for help designing a custom display to showcase our alcohol infusion kits. The team at Ashtonne listened to our needs and quickly came up with a creative way to show our products. Everyone we worked with at Ashtonne was flexible and offered solutions for pricing that worked within our budget. 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