1. Qualifications and reputation
Business license: Make sure the manufacturer has a legal business license and relevant production qualifications.
Quality certification: Check whether it has passed ISO9001 quality management system certification or other industry-related certifications.
Customer evaluation: Understand the reputation of the manufacturer through word of mouth, customer cases or third-party platforms.
2. Product quality
Material selection: Understand whether the materials used for the packaging box meet the standards (such as whether it is environmentally friendly, durable, etc.).
Craftsmanship level: Pay attention to the manufacturer's fineness in printing, cutting, bonding and other processes.
Sample evaluation: Request samples to check the appearance, size and detail quality.
3. Customization capability
Whether it supports design and customization services, including appearance, size, material and functional requirements.
Whether there is a professional design team that can provide creativity and suggestions.
4. Production capacity
Capacity scale: Understand whether the manufacturer's production equipment, technical level and production capacity can meet your needs.
Delivery time: Confirm whether the delivery cycle meets your project schedule.
5. Price and cost
Transparent quotation: Ask whether a detailed quotation is provided to avoid hidden costs.
Cost-effectiveness: Consider the price and quality comprehensively and choose a manufacturer with high cost-effectiveness.
6. After-sales service
Whether to provide perfect after-sales service, such as the solution mechanism when the product has problems.
Whether the return and exchange policy is clear.
7. On-site inspection
Visit the factory on site to understand the production line and actual operation.
Observe whether the management is standardized and whether there is a strict quality control process.
8. Industry experience
Give priority to manufacturers with many years of industry experience, who are more familiar with market demand and industry standards.
9. Environmental protection requirements
If your product has special requirements for environmental protection, you need to confirm whether the manufacturer supports environmentally friendly materials and related certifications (such as FSC certification).
10. Cooperation cases
Check the manufacturer's cooperative customer list and cases to find out whether it has cooperated with well-known brands, and judge its strength and service level from them.
Tips
Before choosing a manufacturer, you can compare multiple channels (such as exhibitions, friends' recommendations, online searches, etc.) to ensure that the selected manufacturer best meets your needs.