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DISTRIBUTORS / PACKAGING BUSINESSES / RETAIL

Your specification.
A sourcing partner
in China.

ELMCI works from your customer’s established packaging requirements. Compare suppliers on price and quality, coordinate samples and follow new or repeat orders through production and shipment.

Illustrative paper bag, woven tote and violet box in a bold retail identity
Illustrative packaging study · fictional identity
01 / PACKAGING BUSINESSES & DISTRIBUTORS

Source against
the details you have.

Use the existing drawings, material specification, artwork and component details as the basis for comparison. For repeat requirements, include the approved reference and any changes in quantity, specification or delivery needs.

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The reference
A product, photograph or existing specification.
The scope
Quantities by format, material and technical specifications.
The artwork
The current artwork and revision, with the approval contact.
The destination
Delivery location and desired timing.
02 / YOUR OWN RETAIL RANGE

Think across
the collection.

Describe the product range, the point of handover and the visual identity. Include any different sizes that need to form a consistent set.

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SUPPLIER DISCUSSION

Keep the specification
clear.

ELMCI handles supplier communication, price and quality comparisons, sample follow-up, production coordination, pre-shipment checks and logistics. Your approved requirements remain the reference for the order; commercial terms are agreed for each project.

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YOUR NEXT PACKAGING PROJECT

Prepare the next sourcing request.

Bring the specification, quantity and destination for a supplier comparison, new order or repeat requirement. Add the reference file alongside your brief.

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