PACKAGING OPTIMIZATION AUDIT

Free Packaging Audit: Find Hidden Waste in Your Packaging Operation

A comprehensive on-site evaluation of your corrugated, freight, equipment, and packaging process. We identify cost reduction opportunities most operations never see.

For operations spending $250K+ annually on packaging materials and freight.

WHAT THIS AUDIT INCLUDES

Three Areas of Evaluation That Drive Real Savings

Corrugated & Material Review

We evaluate board grades, flute profiles, tray and case design, and material specifications against your actual product protection requirements.

Freight & Pallet Optimization

We analyze pallet configurations, truck utilization, and inbound freight patterns to identify density and routing improvements.

Line Downtime & Damage Assessment

We review packaging-related line stops, case erector performance, and damage rates to identify equipment and material improvements.

What We Evaluate

Evaluation AreaWhat We ReviewTypical Finding
Corrugated SpecsBoard grade, flute, basis weight, burst strengthOver-specified material adding 10-15% to cost
Pallet ConfigurationCase dimensions, stacking pattern, pallet utilization15-25% wasted pallet cube
Freight UtilizationTruck fill rate, routing, inbound patternsTrucks leaving 20-30% empty
Line PerformanceCase erector speed, jam rate, changeover timePackaging-related downtime costing $50K+/yr
Damage & ReturnsTransit damage rate, claim frequency, root cause1-3% damage from inadequate packaging design

Most Packaging Operations Have $50K-$250K+ in Hidden Waste

Our audit finds it, quantifies it, and gives you a clear plan to eliminate it. No obligation.

THIS AUDIT IS IDEAL FOR

Manufacturers with Volume

Operations spending $250K+ on packaging annually with multiple SKUs and high throughput.

Operations Leaders

Plant managers and ops directors looking to reduce cost, improve uptime, and eliminate waste.

Procurement Teams

Procurement managers evaluating current suppliers, seeking consolidation opportunities, or benchmarking pricing.

WHY ALLIED PACKAGING

We Don't Just Audit — We Implement

System-Level Thinking

We evaluate materials, equipment, and process together — not in isolation.

Operational Fluency

We understand line speed, changeovers, labor constraints, and equipment compatibility.

Vendor Consolidation

We reduce supplier count, simplify procurement, and lower total cost of packaging.

Continuous Improvement

We don’t stop at the first order. We optimize over time to reduce cost and improve performance.

HOW IT WORKS

Our Packaging Audit Process

01

Discovery Call

We learn your operation, pain points, and goals.

02

On-Site Evaluation

We walk your lines, evaluate materials, and document waste.

03

Analysis & Report

We deliver a detailed findings report with savings opportunities.

04

Recommendation

We present prioritized actions ranked by ROI and implementation ease.

05

Implementation

We execute changes, measure results, and optimize continuously.

REQUEST YOUR AUDIT

Start Your Free Packaging Audit

Complete the form below and a packaging specialist will contact you within one business day to schedule your on-site evaluation.

RELATED SOLUTIONS

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Beverage Tray Optimization

Convert from B-Flute to D-Flute and fit 34% more trays per pallet.

Vendor Consolidation

Reduce supplier count and simplify procurement with a single-source partner.

Products

Corrugated, tape, stretch film, strapping, bags, and protective packaging.

Stop Guessing. Start Optimizing.

Most packaging operations have $50K–$250K+ in hidden waste. Our free audit finds it, quantifies it, and gives you a clear plan to eliminate it.