Learning from the experts – Define your lot structure
This category is very popular to put through an Online Negotiation Event and it is normally the specifications which let this down. Either there are simply no defined specifications or what exists is incorrect or out of date. It is worth considering index linking within this category in order to help prevent the risk. Even though this is ‘just’ packaging, please do not underestimate the importance of a correct definition. If it is corrugated boxes for example; How many plies? What is the thickness of each layer? What type of fluting is used? Is it glued or stitched? Does it need to be printed? Is it sealed with paper or plastic tape? Is new tooling required? etc…