If you are launching a product in 2026, this timeline helps ensure packaging never becomes the bottleneck.
Months 0–1: Requirements
- Define product dimensions
- Choose packaging architecture
- Document regulatory needs
Months 2–3: Sampling & Supplier Selection
- Request quotes
- Review feasibility feedback
- Evaluate samples
Months 4–5: Finalize Structure & Artwork
- Finalize dielines
- Lock artwork
- Create validation plan
Months 6–8: Testing & Pre-Production
- Transit tests
- Refinement based on results
- Pre-production approval
Months 9+: Production & Launch
- Approve first production run
- Monitor quality
- Review inventory and forecasts
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