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What is a top priority for you when you plan a packaging roll-out?

Results

What is a top priority for you when you plan a packaging roll-out?

Material selection

 

25.00%

Over-designing

 

50.0%

Process inefficiency

 

0%

Packaging wastage

 

25.00%

Total Votes : 4
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