To budget for retail paper bags, it is necessary to include items beyond the unit price such as samples, shipping and storage. Bugs or problems due to design changes also increase actual costs. This article focuses on how to compare costs between options.
Standardize requirements before getting prices
Use a common specification: size, paper code, handle, reinforcement, number of printed sides, effects and packaging. Confirm quantity, delivery location, taxes and separate charges. The quote is missing an element that needs to be added before comparison.
Calculate costs based on the number of bags actually used
The cost per usable bag is equal to the total associated costs divided by the number of bags actually put into use. If each order uses multiple bags, multiply the average number of bags per order.
Illustrative example: total cost of 12 million VND for 9,600 usable bags, equivalent to 1,250 VND/bag. This is not a SquareBag quote. If part of the batch has to be discarded, the cost per usable bag will increase.
| Item | Need to ask in quote |
|---|---|
| Setup | Are mold, print or sample costs separate? |
| Delivery | Does the price include packaging and delivery location? |
| Inventory | There are multiple deliveries, who saves and under what conditions? |
Reduce costs in a reasonable order
Prioritize reviewing redundant sizes, rarely used versions, and unnecessary effects. When changing paper or texture, try again at the counter. The cheaper option will lose its advantage if you often have to use additional bags to carry the same order.
Compare costs and choose order quantity
To decide the order quantity, it is necessary to forecast demand and warehouse capacity; This content is explained in Choose the number of paper bags. With the cost table, compare the rates placed on the same scope and delivery conditions.
Send SquareBag specifications and expected bag usage to discuss options with enough comparison information.
Explore Paper bags and gift bags or Exchange specifications with SquareBag.
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