"Packaging is more than just a box," a phrase that becomes increasingly true the deeper you get into product development. In this episode of China Manufacturing Decoded, Adrian hosts Kate Oliynykova, Sofeast’s Head of Supply Chain Management, to dive into the often-overlooked yet critical world of packaging. From early-stage design to common pitfalls and emerging trends, this episode is your essential guide to treating packaging not as an afterthought, but as a strategic pillar of your product's success.
Show Sections
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00:39 – Why Packaging Shouldn’t Be an Afterthought
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02:41 – Types of Packaging: Primary, Secondary, and Tertiary
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04:26 – The Four Phases of Packaging Development
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07:02 – Retail vs. E-Commerce Packaging: Key Differences
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10:03 – Why Unboxing Experience Matters
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12:21 – Common Pitfalls That Delay Launches
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14:56 – Key Packaging Milestones in Product Development
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17:12 – Packaging Timeline: How Long It Really Takes
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20:26 – Packaging Trends: Sustainability and Innovation
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24:02 – When Sustainable Packaging Doesn’t Work
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25:57 – Eco-Friendly Ink, QR Codes & AR Packaging Features
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26:57 – Common Mistakes to Avoid
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28:58 – The Importance of Reliability Testing
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29:58 – Final Thoughts: Packaging as Strategy
Related content...
- 9 Types of Packaging – Guide for Importers (A detailed guide exploring nine common packaging materials, dunnage options, and their cost/sustainability trade-offs, perfect for linking in early sections about packaging types.)
- ISTA Standards for Testing Packaging Reliability [Podcast] (A companion podcast that breaks down ISTA testing procedures (1a, 2a, 3a), great to reference in reliability/testing discussions.)
- Why Packaging Is Important For Both Protection & Product Differentiation (Argues that packaging not only protects but also boosts branding, ties nicely into the unboxing and brand experience sections.)
- Design for Distribution: What Hardware Startups Need To Know (Explores the interplay between product design, logistics cost, and packaging, relevant for strategic planning content.)
- Drop Testing | 3 Tests That Can Save You A LOT Of Money (Covers in detail the package drop test and random tumble tests, valuable for highlighting testing mistakes and thoroughness.)
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