Business Tips
Management advice, financial metrics, and competitive strategy for box manufacturers and buyers.
Key Financial Metrics Every Corrugated Box Plant Owner Should Track
The essential financial and operational metrics for corrugated box plant owners, including waste %, OEE, revenue per MSF, board cost %, and EBITDA margins.
How to Start a Corrugated Box Manufacturing Business: Equipment, Capital, and Market Entry
A practical guide to starting a corrugated box manufacturing business, covering capital requirements, key equipment, market analysis, and sheet plant vs integrated models.
Succession Planning for Family-Owned Corrugated Box Companies
A practical guide to succession planning for family-owned corrugated box companies, covering ownership transitions, valuations, next-gen training, and ESOP options.
Corrugated Sales 101: Understanding Your Customer's Packaging Needs
A comprehensive guide to consultative corrugated box sales, covering customer needs assessment, specification writing, value selling, and building lasting relationships.
How Independent Box Plants Can Compete in the Age of Smurfit Westrock and IP
Strategies for independent corrugated box plants to compete against integrated giants like Smurfit Westrock and International Paper through nimbleness and niche focus.