Archive for the ‘Question of the Week’ Category

How can I find out the latest information about Wal-Mart and its packaging mandates?

Thursday, October 26th, 2006

Good news! if you want to package products for Wal-Mart be sure and check out the latest information on packaging archived at http://packaginguniversity.com/solutions.htm

How can I find a checklist of requirements for the packaging so it doesn’t get stuck in customs?

Thursday, October 19th, 2006

I’m designing packaging for a children’s product that will need to be imported from the factory in China. How can I find a checklist of requirements for the packaging so it doesn’t get stuck in customs?”
 
A special thanks to Edie Tolchin - EGT Global Trading “The Sourcing Lady”(SM)
for answering this question. You may see her answers http://packagingcoach.com/ask_the_packaging_expert.htm

Is environmental sustainability of your packaging in your marketing plans?

Friday, September 22nd, 2006

Is environmental sustainability of your packaging in your marketing plans?

Yes, No, Possibly

Send me your answers and I’ll compile the responses.

Will you attend?

Friday, August 25th, 2006

Will you attend these trade shows/events? (besides coming to hear yours truly*.)

Distripak
* HBA Health and Beauty America
LabelExpo
MidPak
PackExpo
* PROOF: Market Research & Development for Package Design
Sustainable Packaging Forum
* Flexpack

Should I change my e-mail address?

Thursday, August 17th, 2006

Should I move my email address off of AOL?

Does it give you the reader a negative impression?