Resources
Reference pages that answer the questions buyers ask before they ask for a quote, and the articles from the original MGA blog, kept in full.
MGA shares details of our experiences in the contract packaging industry here. The first three pages are reference: each one answers a question buyers ask us before they ask for a quote. If you already have a job in hand, start with what we need to quote you.
Below them are the articles first published on the MGA blog in 2022, on package design, subscription boxes, third party logistics and co-packing. They are kept in full, with links to the pages that now describe how each job runs in our plant.
Checklists and reference
Short, practical pages to read before a brief or a buying meeting.
- What we need to quote youThe intake checklist our estimators work from: where the product ends up, the pack, the numbers, the dates and the rules. The core fields follow the order of the project brief.
- Mail formats: solo, shared or commingledWhich mail format fits which list, and how the postage differs between them.
- POP displays 101Point of Purchase (POP) displays function as a separate space for shoppers to interact with your product, beyond the standard aisle shelf. The display types, and how POP differs from POS. First published February 8, 2022.First published February 8, 2022
Articles from the MGA blog
First published on mgainnovation.com in 2022, newest first. Each is kept in full.
- Custom package design tipsGreat custom packaging design is the first impression your customers see, and it can increase brand awareness, influence the purchasing decision, and differentiate your product from the competition. First published April 7, 2022.First published April 7, 2022
- 6 reasons to partner with a 3PL companyWhat is 3PL (third party logistics)? Third party logistics services include all the steps necessary to get a product from the seller to the customer. Sometimes referred to as corporate fulfillment services or a 3PL center, they receive, process, fulfill and ship the product to its final destination. First published March 4, 2022.First published March 4, 2022
- 4 benefits of working with a co-packing companyYour product is red hot, your company is expanding; now you’re faced with big decisions on how you want to grow your business. The thought of producing goods at scale can be intimidating, but this may be the next logical step. First published February 8, 2022.First published February 8, 2022
- How to start a subscription box serviceIn our modern world, most people shop online and use their smart devices to research and make purchases. Subscription boxes have become increasingly popular over the past few years due to their uniqueness. First published February 8, 2022.First published February 8, 2022
Also useful
Reference elsewhere on the site
- Certifications and approvalsOur SQF and USPS credentials, ready for your supplier screen.
- Capability referenceEvery process and machine in one table, filterable by destination.
- How we workIdeation, plan, single-phase production and review.
- SystemsOne inventory record, EDI and API connections, and the customer portal.
- ProofThree programs we ran end to end, and what our clients say about working with us.
Have a job in hand?
The project brief asks for the core fields of the checklist, in the same order. Attach a spec, a dieline or a photo of a previous run instead of typing it, and a named estimator replies.