NextSmartShip launched new custom packaging solutions designed to help direct-to-consumer (DTC) companies locate custom packaging options built directly into existing fulfillment stacks.
"The first physical touchpoint a consumer has with a brand is the moment their package arrives. Investing in that moment through custom kitting, branded boxes, and sustainable materials, turns a routine delivery into a brand moment that drives loyalty and social sharing,” says William Yu, CEO, NextSmartShip.
Key takeaways:
· The service integrates packaging design, procurement, production, and storage directly into NextSmartShip's fulfillment infrastructure. A brand's custom boxes, poly mailers, and inserts live inside the same hubs as their SKUs, appear on the same inventory dashboard, and flow automatically into outbound orders. There are no separate vendors, no coordination overhead, and no mysteries about which packaging options are in stock.
- Lite Custom is built for founders testing new SKUs or just starting out, while Premium Custom is designed for brands ready to scale.
- Both tiers feed directly into NextSmartShip's fulfillment hubs, where packaging inventory is tracked in real time alongside product SKUs.
- The solution covers the full range of DTC packaging formats: custom mailer boxes, lightweight poly mailers, protective corrugated boxes, padded bubble mailers, and custom inserts. Eco-friendly, sustainable packaging options are also available.
- For brands building bundled products or subscription boxes, the service includes kitting and pre-pack assembly support.
