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THE STRATEGIC GUIDE TO STRETCH FILM TENDERS

For many procurement teams, their mandate is clear: maximise operational value while minimising total expenditure. However, in the world of pallet wrap, the ‘lowest price’ on a spreadsheet rarely results in the lowest cost on the warehouse floor.

Stretch film performance is more complex than meterage specifications or unit price per roll. While price is of course an integral metric, traditional tenders often fail to account for the technical realities of film performance, including:

  • Core Weights,

  • Machine Compatibility,

  • Wrapping Technique,

  • Supplier Tolerances,

  • Polymer Grades and Film Performance,

  • On-Site Film Trials,

  • Plastic Usage and Waste Reductions,

  • and Cost Per Pallet Wrapped.

To move beyond the ‘cheapest is best’ trap, the tender process for stretch film must look at the whole picture. This comprehensive guide reveals the questions you should ask your supplier to deliver the best results. Click on the guide to learn more.

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