Watch This Customer Story
Hear from one of our materials experts as he explains how PAC Machinery evaluated a customer’s urgent bag requirement, worked through the material and production constraints, and ultimately found a way to meet the abbreviated deadline.
PAC was not the main bag supplier for this customer, but we were able to work through what the customer needed to ship out a very large order and win the business.
When You Need Packaging Bags Fast, Call PAC Machinery
When a distributor’s regular packaging supplier couldn’t meet the required production capacity, they needed another source—and they needed bags quickly.
The customer came to PAC Machinery with a challenging request: a large order of bags with a turnaround of approximately two weeks.
The bags were a white-front, clear-back construction commonly used for packaging products with automatic baggers. The challenge was that the customer needed a specific bag size and could not simply substitute a standard size.
PAC’s materials expert worked with the team to determine what was possible.
Sometimes, the Answer Is Just “Call & Ask”
PAC Machinery maintains a stock bag program for automatic baggers, but the exact size the customer needed wasn’t a standard stock size.
PAC’s materials expert looked at the bigger picture:
- Was the right material available?
- Was there enough material for the order?
- Did PAC have the necessary production capacity?
- Could the required quantity be produced within the customer’s deadline?
In this case, everything came together.
PAC had enough of the required film and the production capacity needed to manufacture the initial quantity quickly. The remainder of the order was also completed within the customer’s abbreviated timeframe.
The result: the distributor was able to keep its customer supplied.&
A Backup Source When You Need One
This story illustrates one of the advantages of having a relationship with a second packaging bag supplier.
If your regular supplier is out of stock, facing a production delay, or simply can’t meet your timeline, PAC Machinery may have another option.
That could mean:
- Stock bags for automatic baggers
- A similar bag already in inventory
- A custom bag produced from available materials
- A quick-turnaround production run
It isn’t something PAC can guarantee for every order. But when you’re facing a packaging crunch, it’s worth calling and asking.
PAC Machinery recommends planning ahead whenever possible, but unexpected demand and supply issues happen. Having a packaging supplier you can call when you need bags quickly can make all the difference.
Important Question: What Can’t Change?
One of the biggest lessons from this customer story is that bag dimensions are not always equally critical.
When a customer needs packaging bags quickly, PAC needs to know which specifications are non-negotiable.
For example, could the bag be:
- One inch narrower?
- One inch longer?
- Slightly different in another dimension?
- Produced without a particular feature?
- Substituted with a similar stock bag?
Dan points out that having a little extra length is often more workable than having a bag that is too short. The important thing is understanding the customer’s actual packaging requirements before looking for an alternate solution.
Before requesting a rush bag order, know:
1. Required bag width
2. Required bag length
3. Film type and thickness
4. Quantity required
5. Required delivery date
6. Which specifications absolutely cannot change
Having this information ready can help a packaging supplier determine the fastest realistic option.
Know Your Non-Negotiables
One important recommendation from PAC’s materials expert is to know which bag specifications absolutely cannot change. If the bag can be slightly wider or narrower, or if an extra inch of length is acceptable, those details may open up additional options for a quick turnaround.
The more PAC knows about your requirements, the more options the team can explore.
Need Bags for Your Automatic Bagger?
Whether you need stock packaging bags, custom bags, or a backup supplier, PAC Machinery can help you explore your options.
If you’re in a pinch, call and ask.
Frequently Asked Questions About Quick-Turnaround Bags and orders
PAC Machinery may be able to provide stock bags or produce a custom bag on a short lead time, depending on material availability, quantity, bag specifications, and production capacity.
Yes. PAC Machinery offers stock packaging bags and materials for automatic bagging applications.
PAC Machinery can check its stock inventory, available materials, and production capacity to determine whether there is an alternative solution.
In some cases, yes. Quick-turnaround custom bags depend on the bag construction, film, quantity, machine availability, and required specifications.
Provide the bag width and length, material and thickness, quantity, application, required delivery date, and which specifications are non-negotiable.
Yes. PAC Machinery supplies distributors and end user customers and can serve as an additional or backup source for stock and custom packaging bags.