The Advantages of Sourcing Trays, Pads and Film from One Packaging Supplier

Managing Multiple Packaging Suppliers

Working with several suppliers for packaging materials requires additional coordination. Purchasing teams
must manage multiple vendor relationships, negotiate separate contracts, and monitor different delivery
schedules. This approach can create logistical challenges such as:

• inconsistent supply timelines
• separate inventory management systems
• complex procurement processes
• increased administrative workload

When supply disruptions occur, identifying the source of the issue becomes more difficult because multiple
vendors are involved.

Compatibility Between Materials and Equipment

Packaging materials perform best when they are designed to work with the equipment used on the
production line. Film properties, tray dimensions, and absorbent pad materials all influence how packages
form and seal.
When materials come from unrelated suppliers, compatibility issues may arise. You may have, or are,
encountering the following issues when it comes to supplier diversity:

• film that does not seal properly
• trays that do not align with packaging equipment
• pads that interfere with wrapping performance
• inconsistent package appearance

Using a single packaging partner helps ensure that consumables are designed to work together and support
reliable packaging performance.

Streamlining Starts With Testing, Not Just Consolidating Vendors

To solve this issue, you could look at consolidating all consumable vendors and get your material from one
partner. That’s half the battle. The other half? Testing. Omori North America tests all materials on similar, if
not exact, machines to replicate your environment. When we partner with you, we look to mimic your
production specs as closely as possible and test the performance of trays, pads, and film as close to your reallife
environment to ensure that all consumables will function as expected.

If you’re purchasing consumables from different suppliers, this simply can’t be done. You’re left with using
your production floor as the live testing environment to make sure things work. And if they don’t, it causes an
immediate disruption. While not every problem can be anticipated in advance, Omori’s rigorous testing
procedures gets us as close as possible to ensuring that materials sourced will work as intended when they
arrive at your facility.

Simplifying Procurement and Inventory = Operational Savings

Consolidating consumable sourcing can simplify purchasing operations. Instead of managing separate orders
for trays, pads, and film, procurement teams can coordinate supply through one provider. This approach
allows processors to benefit from:

• streamlined purchasing
• simplified inventory planning
• consistent delivery schedules
• reduced supplier management complexity

With fewer vendors to coordinate, teams can spend less time managing procurement and more time focusing
on production performance.

A More Integrated Packaging Approach

Food processors are under increasing pressure to maintain production efficiency while ensuring product
quality. Simplifying the supply chain for packaging materials can support both goals.

Sourcing trays, pads, and film from a single partner reduces complexity while helping ensure materials
perform consistently on packaging lines.

Omori North America offers a complete consumables program that includes trays, absorbent pads, and
packaging film designed to support modern food packaging operations.

If your packaging process relies on multiple consumable suppliers, exploring an integrated packaging partner
may provide an opportunity to simplify procurement while supporting reliable packaging performance.
Interested in learning how Omori can support your packaging operation with trays, pads, and film? Fill out the
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