1. Consistent Quality 

When you work with one packaging supplier, you eliminate the variability that often comes from juggling multiple vendors. A single-source partner ensures that all of your materials are uniform across your entire packaging line. This means fewer shipping errors, less product damage during shipping, and a better unboxing experience for your customers. 

The BRCGS Global Standard Packaging Materials helps a site or operation to demonstrate they are providing products that are quality assured, legally compliant, and authentic. The standard is applicable to operations that: 

• Produce packaging materials for conversion or printing 
• Supply packaging materials from stock where additional product processing or repacking occurs 
• Manufacture and supply of other unconverted or semi-converted and used or incorporated 

2. Faster Turnarounds, Fewer Bottlenecks*

Multiple vendors often mean multiple delays that can impact your entire packaging line. A single-source supplier streamlines your supply chain and often prioritizes lead times for dedicated accounts. Faster access to all your packaging materials means you can more quickly respond to market demand and customer expectations. 

Supply chain disruptions don’t just slow down operations—they can put your entire business at risk. According to research from IBM and Forrester, 60% of companies report short-term market share loss, 58% see a dip in sales, and 44% face terminated contracts when delays occur. 

Reputation also takes a hit: 41% of companies see damage to brand trust, while 38% lose customer confidence. Over the long-term, those disruptions can erode market share and sales by as much as 32% and 25%.

To sum that up: instability can cost millions, while single sourcing helps safeguard both your operations and your bottom line.

3. Simplified Reordering and Restocking 

Managing inventory from different vendors is a logistical headache. With a single-source supplier, your reordering process becomes far more streamlined. One point of contact means one platform to manage and allows access to inventory tracking systems that help you stay ahead of shortages or over-ordering. 

4. Savings That Multiply Over Time

By consolidating all your packaging purchases under one supplier, you can reach higher volume tiers—unlocking bulk discounts and favorable pricing that would not be available if your purchases were spread across multiple vendors. Over time, these savings add up and contribute directly to your bottom line. 

5. Reduced Shipping Costs, Smarter Logistics 

Every vendor you order from typically adds separate shipping fees. When you consolidate your packaging needs with a single-source partner, you cut down on those redundant freight charges. Even better, your supplier may optimize shipments to minimize costs and environmental impact, providing added value to your operation. 

6. Improved Vendor Relationship and Service Levels 

A single-source partnership fosters deeper collaboration and stronger service. Your supplier develops deep knowledge of your business, needs, and timelines, leading to better forecasting, proactive problem-solving, and tailored service. This relationship-centric model often leads to increased reliability and responsiveness. 

7. Negotiation Power That Works in Your Favor 

When your full packaging spend is directed toward one supplier, you gain greater leverage in pricing discussions, terms, and service-level agreements. Vendors are more willing to negotiate favorable terms when they see a long-term, consolidated opportunity rather than fragmented business. 

8. Less Admin, More Impact 

Managing multiple vendors often means juggling multiple purchase orders, delivery schedules, invoices, and points of contact. A single-source supplier simplifies procurement by consolidating all purchasing and billing into one streamlined system, which means less paperwork, more productivity. 

9. Account Management Made Simple

The more suppliers you use, the more time your team spends managing relationships, resolving issues, and handling coordination. Consolidation frees your team to focus on strategy and core business priorities, not vendor coordination. 

10. Lower Processing Costs That Add Up 

Every invoice a business processes comes with associated labor and system costs. Processing a single monthly invoice from one supplier is far less expensive than handling multiple invoices from different vendors. What looks like a small saving per invoice becomes significant when multiplied across a year—lowering costs and boosting efficiency.