20 Point Checklist
Before Choosing Your
Dallas, Texas Packaging
 Printing Vendor

 

Before you even consider the following list you need to think about the services you require? Have an approval criteria or list of what you are looking for notably:

 

1. Choose a Dallas custom packaging printing company that can offer innovative solutions capable of adapting to your business and packaging requirements.

 

2. That the Dallas carton printing company can/will provide ongoing support, consultation and recommendations that take into account your evolving packaging needs.

 

3. A Dallas, Texas folding carton printing company that has a complete solution for your requirements (i.e electronic proofing, custom packaging solutions, custom die-cutting, kitting, packing and warehousing, etc.)

 

4. Offers best in class service and delivery, and has vast experienced in a particular service: for example Dallas retail carton printing) This wide range of packaging methods assure you're getting the best printing solutions and experience.

 

5. Check the quality of the work – what do they do, what is their niche and how will they deliver the service to you.

 

6. Technically competent – will the incumbent supplier be able to deliver what they say they can?

 

7. Is the proposed Texas packaging printing company financially stable?

 

8. Is the supplier reliable – will they fulfill/deliver the product/service in a timely manner?

 

9. Are they enthusiastic – can they demonstrate the extent of their knowledge of the product or service they are proposing?

 

10. Does the structure of the company indicate reliability and longevity in other words they aren’t going to disappear in 6 months time.

 

11. Do they have experienced personnel capable of advising beyond basic printing for example: can they fulfill retail packaging printing, food packaging printing, health care packaging printing and so on. Offering experience in multiple package printing techniques is paramount.

 

12. Do ask for case studies and testimonials from current customers to authenticate the suppliers statements.

 

13. Don’t make your decision solely on price – cheap prices mean inferior quality and service.

 

14. Ask as many questions as possible no matter how trivial to ensure you are confident in the future service.

 

15. Establish what other services the supplier can provide this is useful for any future business/company developments you might have. For example they might provide Dallas, Texas cosmetic packaging printing and design capability or can advise you on your overall marketing and packaging strategy.

 

16. Visit the site or manufacturing premises – is it secure if your printing trademarked or highly-secure packaging? If it’s a managed print solution ask to visit a managed site to establish how it works or request a reference site to discuss how the company are benefiting from MPS (managed print service).

 

17. Check the reputation of the supplier – ask for a client list and check the website what do they talk about, what services are they advertising?

 

18. Ask for a trial run for example can the Dallas box printing company offer to print some basic items free of charge? If it’s an outsource service such as payslip printing ask the supplier if they are able to take a data file and provide a print out for a minimum fee so you experience the service first hand.

 

19. Use social media to see how your supplier engages with its audience. Do they offer expert advice and help in the form of great content, are they on all the social media networks?

 

20. Be loyal to your print provider or outsource partner. Once you have found the right printing company or partner keep them. Having a good relationship will ensure you can look to them for all manner of printed or outsourced information and advice and in turn they are more likely to offer you discounts, give you a first class service and provide additional services.