PACKAGING AND DISPLAYS

Packaging that starts with the product and the journey.

FITZP coordinates packaging and display briefs around protection, presentation, packing efficiency and market questions.

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CATEGORY OVERVIEW

Define the buying frame.

Category scopeRetail boxes, protective packs, inserts and presentation displays.

Specification focusStructure, material, print, finish and product fit.

Order basisDimensions, quantity, artwork status and movement needs.

ConfirmationCapability and production basis reviewed per design brief.

Common buying contexts

Retail launch

Product packaging aligned with channel and presentation needs.

Shipping protection

Pack structures shaped around handling and product risk.

Point of sale

Display formats coordinated with footprint and assembly inputs.

SOURCING FOCUS

Compare the details that change the order.

The review points are adapted to the product, market and buyer priorities.

Structure

Match the format to product size, weight and intended handling.

Material

Review board, paper, protective and finishing options.

Print and artwork

Track supplied files, proofs, colors and approval status.

Packing efficiency

Consider flat-pack, assembly, carton and consolidation needs.

BRIEF INPUTS

Give suppliers a usable requirement.

Clear starting information reduces avoidable assumptions and revision loops.

Product dimensions

Size, weight, fragility and pack orientation.

Pack format

Reference, dieline, sketch or intended opening experience.

Artwork

Brand assets, copy status and printing expectations.

Movement

Unit count, carton target and shipment conditions.

WORKING PROCESS

Move from requirement to order readiness.

01 / FIT

Map the product

Capture product and channel constraints.

02 / DEVELOP

Build the structure

Review materials, format and production options.

03 / PROOF

Approve the pack

Coordinate sample, print and artwork decisions.

04 / RELEASE

Prepare production

Confirm files, quantities and packing instructions.

READINESS REVIEW

Set the checks before production moves.

Any requested testing, inspection or market-specific review is scoped against the confirmed brief.

Fit and protection

Review the pack against the current product reference.

Print basis

Tie color and artwork approval to an agreed proof.

Pack instructions

Record assembly, unit count and carton requirements.

CATEGORY QUESTIONS

Questions to resolve before commitment.

Is a finished dieline required?

Not always. A product reference and packaging direction can start the development discussion.

Can print be matched exactly?

Color expectations and proofing method should be agreed before production approval.

Can packaging ship flat?

Flat-pack suitability depends on structure, assembly and product needs.

Who checks destination labelling?

Market-specific questions should be identified and directed to the appropriate qualified review.

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Turn this category into a specific buying brief.

Share the product reference, quantity, destination and timing so the next step can be assessed.

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