The VIX Blog
Practical guides on packaging structures, printing and sourcing from Vietnam — written for buyers in North America and worldwide.
Moving Production from China to Vietnam: A Practical Transfer Playbook
Thinking of moving production from China to Vietnam? A five-phase playbook for transferring manufacturing without disrupting supply, from a Texas-based team that has done it.
Read the playbook →Unit Price Is Not Landed Cost: How to Compare a Vietnam Quote
A lower unit price doesn't always mean a lower total cost. Learn how to compare overseas packaging quotes on landed cost, Incoterms and duties before you switch suppliers.
Read →Sourcing Packaging from Vietnam with a Texas-Based Partner
Get Vietnam's packaging pricing with a US point of contact. How VIX's Texas office makes sourcing flexible pouches, labels, shrink sleeves and corrugated boxes from Vietnam simple and low-risk.
Read →Stand-Up Pouches 101: Structures, Barriers, and Lamination Options Explained
OPP/MCPP, PET/PE, foil composites — flexible packaging lamination choices affect shelf life, printability, and cost. This guide breaks down every major structure and when to use it.
Read →How to Get Your First Factory Quote from Vietnam in Under a Week
Most U.S. buyers assume overseas quoting takes months. With the right spec sheet and a direct factory relationship, you can have a landed-cost quote in 5–7 business days.
Read →What ISO 9001:2015 Actually Means for Your Packaging Order
ISO certification gets thrown around a lot in manufacturing. Here's what it actually requires, what it protects you from, and the questions to ask any supplier who claims to have it.
Read →3-Ply vs 5-Ply vs 7-Ply: Choosing the Right Corrugated Wall for Your Product
The wall configuration of your corrugated box directly impacts crush resistance, moisture protection, and freight cost. Here's how to spec it right the first time.
Read →Offset vs Flexo Printing on Corrugated: What Every Buyer Should Know
Both processes produce beautiful retail packaging — but the right choice depends on your run quantity, color requirements, and substrate. A practical breakdown for procurement teams.
Read →Vietnam Packaging Manufacturers: A Complete Guide for U.S. Buyers
How to source flexible film, printed labels, and plastic packaging direct from Vietnam — what to look for, how the process works, and why factory-direct changes the economics entirely.
Read →Why U.S. Brands Are Moving Flexible Packaging Production to Vietnam in 2025
Between tariff shifts, lead time pressures, and rising Chinese labor costs, Vietnam has emerged as the most competitive flexible packaging source for North American buyers.
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