If your packaging supplier is slowing down your business, here are the warning signs to look for and what to do next.

Operational Red Flags

• Chronic missed deadlines
• Slow communication
• Unexpected charges
• No account owner

Quality Red Flags

• Color inconsistency
• Unapproved material substitutions
• Recurring defects
• Weak support for regulated products

Strategic Red Flags

• No cost-reduction ideas
• No transparency on production
• Inability to support new 2026 launches
• Resistance to audits or documentation

What to Do Next

• Document issues
• Evaluate whether recovery is possible
• Plan a structured vendor transition

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