At first, we supplied small quantities of PVSE bags by coordinating their orders with other clients using the same bag type. This stopgap approach quickly became unsustainable, as there was no inventory monitoring, and the client often ran out of bags. After several urgent requests, we began selling them custom orders of 10,000 to 20,000 bags. However, the lead times were long, costs were high, and the client was still frequently short on supply.To address these issues, we sourced BOPP laminated PP woven valve bags from India. These bags cut costs by nearly half, offered improved durability and water resistance, and required less storage space. While the bags solved many functional challenges, their appearance did not fully support the client’s marketing goals, and long overseas lead times remained a drawback.We then transitioned the client to a Canadian-made PE valve bag. This solution met every requirement: consistent local supply, strong water resistance, excellent product freshness, and durability. Although Canadian production costs were slightly higher than overseas sourcing, they remained below the cost of paper PVSE bags. The PE bags also incorporated textured beads to improve palletizing efficiency and featured customized artwork aligned with the client’s brand identity.