What Minimum Order Quantity Means in Packaging

Understand what minimum order quantity means and what affects it in custom packaging production.

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What it means

Minimum order quantity is the smallest production quantity used for a given structure, print setup and size range.

What affects it

Bag dimensions, film structure, print complexity, finishing and packing method all influence the final quantity threshold.

Why it matters

Knowing your expected volume helps balance unit cost, inventory planning and launch timing.

How to prepare

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