Dec 2024 Hot Dog Chronicles

Dec 2024 Hot Dog Chronicles

Packaging
December 05, 2024•2 min read

Hot Dog Chronicles

Hot Dog Chronicles Dec 2024 Edition

Our Mission: Reigniting the Passion and Purpose of a Packaging Reseller
Secondly: Teaching Packaging Resellers How to Sell Lobster in a World of Hot Dogs!

2024 Year in Review—Why a Specialized Packaging Department Is No Longer Optional

As 2024 approaches, it’s time to reflect on the challenges and opportunities that defined the year for packaging resellers. The industry faced growing competition, shrinking margins, and increasing customer demands for innovative solutions. For many, these challenges felt insurmountable, but one trend stood out: specialized packaging is no longer a “nice to have”—it’s a necessity.

The Challenges of 2024

This year, many resellers remained in the commodity trap—selling low-margin, high-volume products that left little room for growth. Customers grew frustrated with delays, lack of innovation, and the inability to find tailored solutions to their unique challenges. Meanwhile, competitors offering specialized options dominated the market, winning over dissatisfied clients and commanding premium pricing.

The Opportunity Moving Forward

Specialized packaging isn’t just a solution; it’s the key to survival and growth in 2025. A dedicated Specialized Packaging Department allows resellers to:

✅ Solve Real Customer Problems: Offer custom designs, sustainable options, and high-value innovations.

✅ Command Higher Margins: Specialized products aren’t commodity-driven, allowing you to escape price wars.

✅ Dominate Niche Markets: Serve industries and needs your competitors overlook.

A Call to Action for 2025

As we enter a new year, the path forward is clear: invest in a Specialized Packaging Department. It’s the difference between struggling to compete and thriving as a market leader. Will you embrace the opportunity?

Let’s make 2025 the year your business transforms.

Industry Insights

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Full Article: https://yhoo.it/41m83xF

Packaging Reseller Opinion:

Packaging Resellers…this is important for us. Insulated containers rarely are one piece construction which means that any time there are multiple packaging components there are opportunities for efficiency, smaller runs-prototypes-samples and adjustments that the “big boys” just won’t do. This gives us an opportunity to out-hustle them and close the deal before they know what hit them!

Packaging Insights

Full Article: https://bit.ly/3AVuEpU

Packaging Resellers…this is great news! Anytime the big boys get bigger, they are doing this to appeal to their shareholders NOT their customers! These companies are beholden to one or two main clients and everyone else (our clients…medium to large companies) are “kicked to the curb.” There are PLENTY of suppliers who can and will compete and WIN over clunky and cumbersome conglomerates like this.

Have Questions–Want to Learn More About Specialized Packaging

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Industry Insights

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Over the last 35 years I’ve become the number one trusted liaison for resellers and major brands when it comes to speciality packaging. While I’ll be the first to tell you packaging isn’t “sexy”, it is critically important on every level from manufacturing, distribution, retail, and even the consumer. I’ve spent my career cultivating and personally staffing a global manufacturing network that allows the biggest brands in their respective industries and other resellers improve package quality, reduce lead times, become more efficient and sustainable, and most importantly… Dramatically increase profit margins. Our white glove “Factory to company” approach effectively optimizes your supply chain and delivers the packaging you need whenever and wherever you need it so you can concentrate on more important things that perpetuate your growth. Our fully integrated process has led to us becoming a trusted partner and ally for brands like McCormick, Mars, Kraft, Heinz, Quaker Oats, Roland Mills, Kinder Chocolate, GNC, Redmond Mineral, Old World Spices and Seasonings, and countless others.

David Marinac

Over the last 35 years I’ve become the number one trusted liaison for resellers and major brands when it comes to speciality packaging. While I’ll be the first to tell you packaging isn’t “sexy”, it is critically important on every level from manufacturing, distribution, retail, and even the consumer. I’ve spent my career cultivating and personally staffing a global manufacturing network that allows the biggest brands in their respective industries and other resellers improve package quality, reduce lead times, become more efficient and sustainable, and most importantly… Dramatically increase profit margins. Our white glove “Factory to company” approach effectively optimizes your supply chain and delivers the packaging you need whenever and wherever you need it so you can concentrate on more important things that perpetuate your growth. Our fully integrated process has led to us becoming a trusted partner and ally for brands like McCormick, Mars, Kraft, Heinz, Quaker Oats, Roland Mills, Kinder Chocolate, GNC, Redmond Mineral, Old World Spices and Seasonings, and countless others.

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"As Grand Master of the Sovereign Order of St. John of Jerusalem Knights of Malta, it has been my mission to uphold our knightly tradition of promoting excellence, decency and altruism throughout the world. Sir Jonathan Amaret is one such individual who exemplifies this tradition with his tireless efforts to improve the lives of others through the school of Thought Mechanics and we are pleased with his induction into our order."

HRH Princess Francisca Harakawa (Amasu Omawa III)

"In today’s society, there are few scholars whose wisdom transcends age, gender, ethnicity, occupation and status. Sir Jonathan is one such scholar. He has guided me through many challenges over the years and has done the same for many others around the world. He is one of only a handful of people whom I trust and can turn to for guidance, and I am truly grateful to know him as a friend and teacher."

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HIRH Prince Basilio Cali

"As Grand Master of the Sovereign Order of St. John of Jerusalem Knights of Malta, it has been my mission to uphold our knightly tradition of promoting excellence, decency and altruism throughout the world. Sir Jonathan Amaret is one such individual who exemplifies this tradition with his tireless efforts to improve the lives of others through the school of Thought Mechanics and we are pleased with his induction into our order."