When Cutting Just Doesn't Cut It: CPS is in your corner (Part 7 of 7)

A cut up is someone who is funny. But that does not mean that it is funny to cut. For instance, some cuts are the opposite of up and therefore they are downright sad. Want proof? Have you ever been undercut? It stinks. It’s no fun. And it is definitely not a laughing matter. Do you see why cutting out the middle man is such a depressing thought?

This is part 7 of 7 on a series of why you don’t want to cut out the middle man; and the number six reason is ... well, uh ... us.

When Cutting Just Doesn't Cut It: You Need Expertise (Part 6 of 7)

Help me understand Director’s cuts. Is there a “Director’s cut” that has ever been shorter than the released version? Interestingly enough, with this type of cut, things get even longer. I don’t understand how this happens which is why the uncut movies always made a whole lot more sense to me. And so it goes that the Director’s cut paradox will continue to drive us all crazy, which is the state of mind you would have to be in to cut CPS from your supply chain management!

This is part 6 of 7 on a series of why you don’t want to cut out the middle man; and the number six reason is expertise.

The Anatomy of a Label: the right pieces in the right places

So you're about to design your first label, or maybe you're ready to take your label design to the next level. In either case, to create your label, you need to know its parts, and THAT is why I have created this infographic that shows the anatomy of a label. When you're done with this article, you'll know how to put all the right pieces in all the right places.

When Cutting Just Doesn't Cut It: Middlemen stock stuff (Part 5 of 7)

Some cuts cut-to-the-quick, which literally means to the bone. That doesn’t sound particularly enjoyable. Besides, quick cuts are ones that are made rather hastily. And wouldn’t it be ironic if you made a quick, hasty cut to the middle man who actually specializes in getting things to you quickly?

This is part 5 of 7 on a series of why you don’t want to cut out the middle man; and the number four reason is stock.

When Cutting Just Doesn't Cut It: The Freight Factor (Part 4 of 7)

I was the youngest of four kids and it was sometimes difficult to get noticed. Pestering was a prime way to get attention while it also managed to provide a heightened sense of satisfaction to my daily life. The only down-side to this approach was that I often was the recipient of a verbal backlash. “Cut it out” was easily a top ten response to my antics. My worry is that other “babies” of the family might have found themselves in similar scenarios. After years of being told to “cut it out” it may be tempting to habitually follow the phrase without carefully considering the repercussions. That would be a travesty.

Yes, we really do paperboard cartons and retail boxes

Paperboard cartons and retail boxes have been quite the hit! We posted on February 28 that we had cartons and retail boxes, and were pretty thrilled when people responded. Yes, we've got them. And yes, you can get them too. We just got all four of our house-designed carton samples, and you can order a FREE sample to get a feel for what your carton could look like.

When Cutting Just Doesn't Cut It: Amalgamation is Good (Part 3 of 7)

Nasty cuts are easy to spot in this harsh, cruel world we live in. I have a scar from a brutal cut I received from a barbed wire accident when I was in grade school. It remains a constant reminder that some cuts don’t heal to easily. Regretting a cut is really not all that uncommon. So once again, I raise my voice in warning: Avoid the kind of cuts that can leave scars or can cause permanent damage.

This is part 3 of 7 on a series of why you don’t want to cut out the middle man; and the number two reason is amalgamation.