ROOTS 2020 HIGHLIGHTS
United way campaigns = $121,562 (employee pledges + company match) Hands on service projects Employees giving their time and talent to help others Plant your roots initiative Branches giving money back to their communities Corporate giving Thank you for continuing to make a difference In the lives of others!
MORRISETTE FACILITY SOLUTIONS FEBRUARY 2021 UPDATE
Due to shortages nationwide, high demand, and an unknown end to the unprecedented need for PPE, pricing and product availability have been volatile. Below are products that we’ve been monitoring since Covid-19 started in order to stay ahead of the game. The ‘Key’ to this report, if below is in GREEN, it is Stocked and […]
RECYCLED VOID FILL THAT WON’T HURT YOUR BOTTOM LINE
One trend that has not gone away, even with the overwhelming impact of Covid-19, is an increasing preference for sustainable products at the consumer level. People are becoming more and more aware of how important it is to care for our planet. Companies are forced to comply with consumer demand or else they will get left […]
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT CORRUGATED PACKAGING PRICING INCREASES
Many companies have been stunned lately to learn of corrugated packaging pricing increases. When you set a packaging budget and prices go up, this can impact your overall supply chain and your bottom line. For large companies, even a slight increase can mean massive budget changes. Why Is Corrugated Pricing Increasing? First and foremost, corrugated […]
DIM WEIGHT TIPS FOR COMPANIES ENTERING E-COMMERCE IN 2020
Over 5 years ago dimensional weight restrictions permanently changed the world of parcel. Before that, shipping rates were purely calculated based on weight – the heavier the box, the more it cost to ship. Companies had to redesign their packaging solutions to accommodate a new pricing structure that considered both the package weight and volume. […]
PACKAGING DESIGN SOLUTIONS FOR A START-UP
A Morrisette Design Center Case Study : NERD Every day at the Morrisette Design Center we design solutions for all types of companies. We were recently tasked with designing packaging solutions for NERD, a South Carolina based startup company that sells gun accessories. Project Background NERD was seeking design solutions for: Before Morrisette stepped in, […]
IS YOUR PACKAGING PREPARED FOR THE HOLIDAY SEASON
Is your company ready for the massive influx of ecommerce orders undoubtedly coming this holiday season? Many companies are starting now, or have even already started within the last few months, to prepare their packaging lines in anticipation of a massive onslaught of orders this year. This year is different from previous years. The pandemic […]
HOW MORRISETTE IS CONTINUING TO SUPPORT OUR PEOPLE & COMMUNITY THROUGH COVID-19
When Covid-19 first started at the beginning of the year, we could not have predicted that it would come to reshape the way people live and work all over the world. We recognize that this has created hardships for individuals and businesses alike. As these problems persist, we aim to be a champion for positivity […]
KITTING: THE MORRISETTE DIFFERENCE
When you’re running a business, every dollar counts. Unfortunately, sometimes business owners are spending so much time focusing on day to day operations that they don’t have time to pull back and see where they can improve and streamline their back-end processes. Most businesses have expertise in the products they are selling, but not necessarily in […]
HOW LOAD CONTAINMENT CAN IMPROVE YOUR WAY OF DOING BUSINESS
Manufacturing and shipping a product from start to finish is not a simple task. Depending on the kind of business you are in, you might find yourself shipping full pallets on a regular basis. If so, it’s time to ask yourself an important question: is your packaging as efficient as possible? This pertains to both […]