Accel Inc.’s 5-Step Packaging Process: Engineering Excellence and Quality Assurance
At Accel Inc., we’ve developed a systematic, 5-step approach to flexible packaging solutions that ensures consistent, high-quality results for every client. Our process combines engineering expertise, flexible labor solutions, and rigorous quality control to handle projects of any size and complexity.
From our 517,000-square-foot facility in Columbus, Ohio, we’ve helped industry leaders like Bath & Body Works, Victoria’s Secret, and Kellanova achieve their packaging goals while maintaining exceptional quality standards. Read more about our process below.
5-Step Process for
Getting Started
Initial Consultation
Your partnership begins with a thorough discussion of your packaging needs. Unlike many contract packagers, you’ll have direct access to our leadership team, including our CEO. This approach ensures quick decision-making and allows us to determine the best solutions for your specific requirements.
Design Review
During this phase, our engineering team evaluates your packaging design for manufacturability. We’ll examine materials, consider automation possibilities, and identify potential cost savings. For clients needing design support, we can help develop solutions from scratch or optimize existing designs for efficient production.
Custom Solution Development
Our engineering team develops a tailored approach for your project. Whether it’s creating custom machinery, designing efficient production lines, or establishing quality control measures, we ensure every aspect of your project is optimized for success. We’ll determine labor requirements, material needs, and production timelines.
Quality Standards Implementation
We establish specific quality assurance in packaging via advanced controls for your project, including our PDQ system with photo documentation every 30 minutes. For applicable products, we conduct drop testing and make adjustments to ensure durability while minimizing material usage. This phase includes setting up dedicated quality representatives for your production lines.
Production Planning
Before launch, we finalize all aspects of production, leveraging our scalable production capabilities, including labor scheduling, material sourcing, and quality control implementation. Our flexible labor model allows us to scale quickly to meet your needs while our spacious facility ensures adequate production capacity.
5-Step Process for Success
Our in-house engineering team develops custom packaging solutions for your specific needs. They can create specialized machinery, implement automation gradually, and continuously optimize processes for maximum efficiency.
We maintain industry-leading quality assurance in packaging with our comprehensive monitoring system. Regular quality checks, photo documentation, and dedicated quality representatives ensure consistent results, maintaining our exceptional 0.000012% defect rate.
Our unique staffing model allows us to truly offer flexible packaging solutions. We can scale production up or down quickly, meeting changing demands without compromising quality. With 60 possible production lines, we can handle multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining dedicated space for urgent needs.
We coordinate all aspects of your project, from material sourcing to final delivery. Our partnerships with local suppliers, including printers in Ohio, help minimize delays and reduce transportation costs.
Throughout production, we constantly monitor and optimize processes. Our engineering team looks for opportunities to increase efficiency, reduce costs, and improve quality, ensuring long-term success for your packaging needs.