Cost savings can be generated in packaging in primary as well as secondary packaging by following methods. .
Avoid excessive packaging : Like having overwraps on packed products .Using display boxes over wrapped .It has been observed that manufacturer go for over wrapping packets
Printing can be reduced to minimum panel size on primary as well as on secondary packing
vendors can be asked to provide pre printed boxes .
Universal Packs -Common packaging material for all the locations with common information.
Few manufacturer still order for different packaging material for their different locations which increases the cost .
Using automated packing machine with autofeeders and Dual line with Dual sealing arrangement increase the packing efficiencies