Our sourcing team embodies Alexir’s ‘can-do’ attitude, liaising with our network of trusted international suppliers to deliver the wow factor that makes products fly off the shelves.
Packaging projects may seem simple at first, but what starts out as “we need a box for our premium tea”, can quickly turn into a complex logistical jigsaw.
To create the kind of stand out design our clients seek, one single package might need a range of materials, starting with a rigid box or a tin, and adding anything from inserts, to foil lids, ribbons, labels, tissue paper and corrugated outers. Each of these elements comes with its own logistics, fulfilment and partner management. It can be complex and challenging.
But the good news is – we can do it all! We’ve built our sourcing division to take away the headache, managing all of the processes behind the scenes, so you don’t have to.
Alexir is known for designing, producing and co-packing exceptional carton packaging, but our capabilities stretch far beyond what comes directly off the factory floor. If a project needs something outside of our in-house manufacturing remit, our sourcing team gets to work.
How do we keep production flowing?
Managing multiple partners across different countries, time zones and supply chains takes organisation, flexibility and a lot of communication. Behind every sourced component is a team managing timelines, transport, technical specifications, approvals and quality control to make sure projects stay on track.
Over the years, we’ve built trusted relationships with an international network of suppliers across the UK, Europe and the Far East. Every supplier is carefully vetted against the standards we expect around quality, reliability, safety and compliance. That means our customers don’t have to take risks on unknown manufacturers or spend time navigating complicated sourcing processes themselves.
Most of the time, customers simply see things arriving when they should. What they don’t always see are the moving parts behind the scenes. Delayed shipments, changing lead times, rising transport costs and global disruption can all impact production, but our sourcing team is constantly problem solving to keep projects moving smoothly.
And when challenges do appear, we don’t disappear into silence. We communicate early, provide realistic updates and find practical solutions quickly. That level of transparency becomes incredibly important when launches, retailer deadlines and production schedules are all relying on stock arriving exactly when promised.
It’s not just sourcing, our technical advice is priceless too
One of the biggest advantages of working with Alexir is that we don’t just source products, we help shape better outcomes.
Often, customers know the look they want to achieve, but may not know the best materials, formats or production methods to bring it to life efficiently. Our sourcing team works closely with customers to provide practical technical advice that supports performance, sustainability and commercial viability.
That might mean recommending alternative materials, simplifying a structural design, improving transport efficiency or finding a more cost-effective way to achieve a premium finish. The goal is always to create the best possible result for the customer, not simply the easiest option to source.
As packaging projects become more ambitious, this kind of joined-up thinking becomes increasingly valuable. Luxury presentation boxes, influencer kits, printed tins, pouches, specialist finishes, foil elements and shelf-ready packaging all require multiple components working seamlessly together. Managing that through separate suppliers can quickly become time-consuming and difficult to control.
Alexir removes that complexity by managing the entire process.
One smooth operation to manage it all
Across our six divisions, from Alexir Creative to Alexir International, Alexir Partnership can support complete end-to-end design, production, co-packing and delivery of products. Our sourcing team works across divisions managing supplier management, material sourcing, quality assurance, production coordination, shipping logistics and ongoing communication wherever additional materials are required.
Customers benefit from a more connected process overall, where a concept becomes reality all through one partner and managed without unnecessary handovers or fragmented communication between suppliers.
A great example of this was the launch of the Chopstix retail range.
For this project, Alexir sourced and supplied every packaging component involved, including polypropylene pots, printed sleeves, foil lids and corrugated outers. Once sourced, the products then moved through Alexir’s co-packing division for final assembly before launch into retail.
Rather than the customer managing multiple suppliers independently, Alexir coordinated the entire packaging ecosystem from start to finish.
The result was a smoother process, faster decision making and significantly less admin for the customer.
Packaging projects rarely fit neatly into one category. Brands want bigger ideas, more premium finishes and more creative formats, often at speed. And that’s exactly why Alexir’s sourcing division exists.
Alexir’s turnkey service means that we can either manufacture it ourselves, or if there are elements we can’t, we will source it through our trusted global network and manage the process properly from beginning to end.
Either way, our job is the same: making complex packaging projects feel a whole lot simpler for our customers.
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