From family businesses to the largest multinational brands, many manufacturers rely on co-packers as a way to enhance production efficiencies and reduce costs. For some brands, co-packers are a production adjunct, allowing them to increase capacity at peak times without large investments in equipment and other capital expenses. For these and other reasons, a partnership with a co-packer is a great way to manage both long- and short-term projects.

Based on examples from more than 20 years of experience as a co-packer, Crown Speciality Packaging North America has developed a short checklist that can help guide brands in their search to find the right partner at the right time.