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title: "How to Conduct a Packaging Cost-Savings Audit: A 5-Step Guide to Reducing Material Spend"
description: Identify hidden packaging costs and reduce material spend with a data-driven audit. Optimize materials, labor, and performance with expert insights.
image: https://blog.itape.com/hubfs/Packaging-Audit-Cost-Savings.jpg
---

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          - [Geomembrane](https://www.itape.com/products/engineered-coated-products/engineered-coated-products-geomembrane/)
          - [Structure Fabric](https://www.itape.com/products/engineered-coated-products/ecp-structure-fabric/)
          - [Roof Underlayment](https://www.itape.com/products/building-and-construction-products/building-and-construction-products-roof-underlayment/)
          - [Building Envelope](https://www.itape.com/products/geomembrane/building-envelope/)
          - [Packaging](https://www.itape.com/products/engineered-coated-products/ecp-packaging/)
          - [Custom](https://www.itape.com/products/engineered-coated-products/ecp-custom/)
    - [Industrial Tapes](https://www.itape.com/products/industrial-tapes/)
      
      
      
          - [Double Coated Tape](https://www.itape.com/products/double-coated-tape/)
          - [Duct Tape](https://www.itape.com/products/industrial-tapes/industrial-tapes-duct-tape/)
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          - [Filament & Mopp Tape](https://www.itape.com/products/industrial-tapes/industrial-tapes-filament-mopp-tape/)
          - [Flatback Tape](https://www.itape.com/products/industrial-tapes/industrial-tapes-flatback-tape/)
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          - [Polyethylene Tape](https://www.itape.com/products/industrial-tapes/industrial-tapes-polyethylene-tape/)
          - [Stencil](https://www.itape.com/products/industrial-tapes/industrial-tapes-stencil/)
    - [Packaging Films](https://www.itape.com/products/packaging-films/)
      
      
      
          - [Stretch Film](https://www.itape.com/products/packaging-films/packaging-films-stretch-film/)
          - [Shrink Film](https://www.itape.com/products/packaging-films/packaging-films-shrink-film/)
          - [VCI Anti-Corrosion Films](https://www.itape.com/products/packaging-films/packaging-films-vci-anti-corrosion-films/)
    - [Protective Packaging](https://www.itape.com/products/protective-packaging/)
      
      
      
          - [Bubble](https://www.itape.com/products/protective-packaging/protective-packaging-bubble/)
          - [Cold Chain Solutions](https://www.itape.com/products/protective-packaging/protective-packaging-cold-chain-solutions/)
          - [Curby Fragile Wrap](https://www.itape.com/products/protective-packaging/protective-packaging-curby-fragile-wrap/)
          - [Foam](https://www.itape.com/products/protective-packaging/protective-packaging-foam/)
          - [Inflatable Systems](https://www.itape.com/products/protective-packaging/protective-packaging-inflatable-systems/)
          - [Mailers](https://www.itape.com/products/protective-packaging/protective-packaging-mailers/)
          - [Paper Systems](https://www.itape.com/products/protective-packaging/protective-packaging-paper-systems/)
          - [VCI Anti-Corrosion Products](https://www.itape.com/products/protective-packaging/protective-packaging-vci-anti-corrosion-products/)
    - [Retail & Specialty Products](https://www.itape.com/products/specialty-products/)
      
      
      
          - [Automotive](https://www.itape.com/products/specialty-products/retail-specialty-automotive/)
          - [Building & Construction / HVAC](https://www.itape.com/products/specialty-products/retail-specialty-construction-hvac/)
          - [Duct Tape](https://www.itape.com/products/specialty-products/retail-specialty-duct/)
          - [Electrical](https://www.itape.com/products/specialty-products/retail-specialty-electrical/)
          - [Merchandising](https://www.itape.com/products/specialty-products/specialty-products-merchandising/)
          - [Packaging](https://www.itape.com/products/specialty-products/retail-specialty-packaging/)
          - [Painting](https://www.itape.com/products/specialty-products/retail-specialty-painting/)
          - [Quarter Pallets](https://www.itape.com/products/specialty-products/quarter-pallets/)
          - [Specialty Products](https://www.itape.com/products/specialty-products/retail-specialty-specialty-products/)
    - [Sustainable Packaging](https://www.itape.com/products/sustainable-packaging/)
      
      
      
          - [Carton Sealing Tape](https://www.itape.com/products/sustainable-packaging/sustainable-carton-sealing-tape/)
          - [Cold Chain Solutions](https://www.itape.com/products/sustainable-packaging/sustainable-packaging-cold-chain-solutions/)
          - [Consumer Sustainable Packaging](https://www.itape.com/products/sustainable-packaging/consumer-sustainable-packaging/)
          - [Cradle-to-Cradle Products](https://www.itape.com/products/sustainable-packaging/cradle-to-cradle-products/)
          - [Curby Fragile Wrap](https://www.itape.com/products/sustainable-packaging/sustainable-packaging-curby-fragile-wrap/)
          - [Curby Mailers](https://www.itape.com/products/sustainable-packaging/sustainable-packaging-curby-mailers/)
          - [Packaging Film](https://www.itape.com/products/sustainable-packaging/packaging-film/)
          - [Paper Systems](https://www.itape.com/products/sustainable-packaging/sustainable-packaging-paper-systems/)
          - [Post-Consumer Recycled (PCR) Products](https://www.itape.com/products/sustainable-packaging/pcr-products/)
          - [Water-Activated Tape](https://www.itape.com/products/sustainable-packaging/sustainable-packaging-water-activated-tape/)
          - [Water-Activated Tape Dispensers](https://www.itape.com/products/sustainable-packaging/sustainable-packaging-water-activated-tape-dispensers/)
    - [Water-Activated Tape](https://www.itape.com/products/carton-sealing-products/carton-sealing-products-water-activated-tape/)
      
      
      
          - [Water-Activated Tape](https://www.itape.com/products/carton-sealing-products/carton-sealing-products-water-activated-tape/)
          - [Water-Activated Tape Dispensers](https://www.itape.com/products/carton-sealing-products/carton-sealing-products-water-activated-tape-dispensers/)
- [Applications](https://www.itape.com/applications)
  
  
  
    - [Aerospace](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/aerospace/)
      
      
      
          - [Aircraft Storage](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/aircraft-storage/)
          - [Chemical Stripping](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/chemical-stripping/)
          - [Composite Bonding](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/composite-bonding/)
          - [Electrical / Electronic](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/electrical-electronic-aerospace/)
          - [General Packaging](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/generalpackaging-aerospace/)
          - [Masking](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/masking/)
          - [Media Blast](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/media-blast/)
          - [Specialty Applications](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/specialty-applications/)
          - [Boeing](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/boeing/)
          - [Airbus](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/airbus/)
          - [Military / Government Certified](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/military-government-certified/)
          - [Sensitive Parts Storage](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/sensitive-parts-storage-aerospace/)
    - [Appliance](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/appliance/)
      
      
      
          - [Assembly / Freezer Mounting](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/assembly-freezer-mounting/)
          - [Basiloid Transport](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/basiloidtransport/)
          - [Bonding & Mounting](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/bonding-mounting-applicance/)
          - [General Masking Assembly](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/general-masking-assembly/)
          - [General Packaging](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/generalpackaging-appliance/)
          - [Holding](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/holding/)
          - [Hole Covering](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/hole-covering/)
          - [Non-Critical Securing](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/non-critical-securing/)
          - [Sensitive Parts Storage](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/sensitive-parts-storage-appliance/)
          - [Surface Protection](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/surface-protection/)
    - [Auto Aftermarket](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/auto-aftermarket/)
      
      
      
          - [Bonding & Mounting](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/bondingmounting-auto-aftermarket/)
          - [Garage Solutions](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/garage-solutions/)
          - [General Packaging](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/general-packaging-auto-aftermarket/)
          - [Masking](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/masking-auto-aftermarket/)
          - [Multi-Purpose Solutions](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/multi-purpose-solutions/)
          - [Sensitive Parts Storage](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/sensitive-parts-storage-auto-aftermarket/)
          - [UV Masking](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/uv-masking/)
    - [Building & Construction](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/building-construction/)
      
      
      
          - [Air, Moisture & Vapor Management](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/air-moisture-vapor-management/)
          - [Construction Site Safety](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/construction-site-safety/)
          - [Electrical Insulation](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/electrical-insulation/)
          - [Fenestration](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/fenestration/)
          - [Floor Protection](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/floor-protection/)
          - [General Construction Site Solutions](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/general-construction-site-solutions/)
          - [HVAC Duct Sealing](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/hvac-duct-sealing/)
          - [Paint Stucco Masking](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/paint-stucco-masking/)
    - [Consumer](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/consumer/)
      
      
      
          - [Automotive](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/automotive/)
          - [Building & Construction](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/building-construction-consumer/)
          - [Classroom Supplies / Crafts](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/classroom-supplies-crafts/)
          - [Electrical](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/electrical/)
          - [Mailroom / Shipping](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/mailroom-shipping/)
          - [Maintenance & Repair](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/maintenance-repair/)
          - [Merchandising](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/merchandising/)
          - [Package Sealing](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/packagesealing/)
          - [Painting / Masking](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/paintingmasking/)
          - [Specialty](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/specialty/)
    - [E-Commerce](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/e-commerce/)
      
      
      
          - [Case Sealing Automation](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/case-sealing-automation/)
          - [Case Sealing - WAT Dispensers](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/case-sealing-wat-dispensers/)
          - [Cold Chain Solutions](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/cold-chain-solutions-ecommerce/)
          - [Cushioning](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/cushioning/)
          - [Inflatable Void Fill](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/inflatable-void-fill/)
          - [Mailers](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/mailers/)
          - [Packaging Tapes](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/packaging-tapes/)
          - [Palletizing / Unitizing](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/palletizing-unitizing/)
          - [Paper Void Fill](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/paper-void-fill/)
          - [Printable Tape](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/printable-tape/)
          - [Printable Void Fill](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/printable-void-fill/)
          - [Shrink Packaging](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/shrink-packaging/)
          - [Tamper Evidence](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/tamper-evidence/)
    - [Electrical / Electronic](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/electricalelectronic/)
      
      
      
          - [Anti-Corrosion Storage](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/anti-corrosion-storage-electrical/)
          - [Dry-Type & Oil-Filled Transformers](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/drytype-oilfilled-transformers/)
          - [Electronics Assembly](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/electronics-assembly/)
          - [Generators](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/generators/)
          - [Harness & Cable Assembly](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/harness-cable-assembly/)
          - [Motors](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/motors/)
          - [Power Supplies & Instrumentation](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/power-supplies-instrumentation/)
          - [Relays, Solenoids & Magnetic Coils](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/relays-solenoids-magnetic-coils/)
          - [Solar & Alternative Power](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/solar-alternative-power/)
          - [UL-Approved 130°C](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/ul-approved-130-c/)
          - [UL-Approved 155°C](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/ul-approved-155-c/)
          - [UL-Approved 180°C](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/ul-approved-180-c/)
          - [UL-Approved 200°C](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/ul-approved-200-c/)
    - [Food Processing](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/food-processing/)
      
      
      
          - [Branding & Identification](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/branding/)
          - [Bundling / Unitizing](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/bundlingunitizing/)
          - [Cold Chain Solutions](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/cold-chain-solutions-2/)
          - [Food Service Packaging](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/food-service-packaging/)
          - [General Packaging](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/general-packaging-food-processing/)
          - [Refrigerated Transport Storage](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/refrigerated-transportstorage/)
          - [Sorting Bins - Stations](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/sorting-binsstations/)
          - [Tamper Evidence](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/tamper-evidence-food-processing/)
          - [Wash Down Environment](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/wash-down-environment/)
    - [General Manufacturing](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/general-manufacturing/)
      
      
      
          - [Bonding & Mounting](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/bondingmounting-general-manufacturing/)
          - [Branding](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/branding-general-manufacturing/)
          - [Foam Flexible Material Fabrication](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/foam-flexible-material-fabrication/)
          - [MRO](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/mro/)
          - [Painting](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/painting/)
          - [Powder Coat Masking](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/powder-coat-masking/)
          - [Repair](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/repair/)
          - [Splicing](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/splicing/)
          - [Tamper Evidence](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/tamper-evidence-general-manufacturing/)
    - [Geomembrane Solutions](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/geomembrane-solutions/)
      
      
      
          - [Aquaculture](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/aquaculture/)
          - [Coal / Ash Remediation](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/coal-ash-remediation/)
          - [Infrastructure](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/infrastructure/)
          - [Mining](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/mining/)
          - [Oil & Gas](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/oil-gas/)
          - [Water Management](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/water-management/)
    - [HVAC](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/hvac/)
      
      
      
          - [Construction](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/construction/)
          - [Flexible Duct](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/flexible-duct/)
          - [Insulation](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/insulation/)
          - [OEM - Manufacturing](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/oem-manufacturing/)
          - [Plumbing](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/plumbing/)
          - [Refrigeration / Electrical](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/refrigeration-electrical/)
          - [Rigid Duct](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/rigid-duct/)
          - [Sheet Metal](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/sheet-metal/)
    - [Marine & Composites](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/marine-composites/)
      
      
      
          - [Bonding & Mounting](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/composite-bonding-mounting/)
          - [General Applications](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/general-applications/)
          - [In-Mold Masking](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/in-mold-masking/)
          - [Multi-Purpose Masking](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/multi-purpose-masking-composites/)
          - [Sensitive Parts Storage](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/sensitive-parts-storage-marine/)
          - [Surface Protection](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/surface-protection-4/)
          - [UV / Outdoor Masking](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/uvoutdoormasking/)
    - [Moving & Storage](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/moving-and-storage/)
      
      
      
          - [Bracing & Cushioning](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/bracing-cushioning/)
          - [Bundling & Unitizing](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/bundling-unitizing/)
          - [Carton Sealing](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/carton-sealing/)
          - [Labeling](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/labeling/)
          - [Sensitive Parts Storage](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/sensitive-parts-storage-moving/)
          - [Surface Protection](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/surface-protection-3/)
          - [Temporary Storage Structures](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/temporary-storage-structures/)
    - [Remediation & Restoration](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/remediation-restoration/)
      
      
      
          - [Abatement](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/abatement/)
          - [Building & Construction](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/building-construction-2/)
          - [Containment Solutions](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/containment-solutions/)
          - [Duct](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/duct/)
          - [Site Safety](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/site-safety/)
          - [Storage](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/storage/)
    - [Structure Fabric Solutions](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/structure-fabric-solutions/)
      
      
      
          - [Agricultural](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/agricultural/)
          - [Garage Fabrics](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/garage-fabrics/)
          - [Municipal](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/municipal/)
          - [Oil & Gas Mining](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/oil-gas-mining/)
          - [Recreational](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/recreational/)
          - [Shade Management](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/shade-management/)
          - [Warehousing](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/warehousing/)
    - [Transportation](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/transportation/)
      
      
      
          - [Bonding & Mounting](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/bondingmounting-transportation/)
          - [General Packaging](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/generalpackaging-transportation/)
          - [General Painting Applications](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/general-painting-applications/)
          - [General Process Application](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/general-applications-transportation-2/)
          - [Masking](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/masking-transportation/)
          - [Media Blast](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/media-blast-transportation/)
          - [Powder Coating](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/powder-coating/)
          - [Protecting & Holding](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/protecting-holding/)
          - [Sensitive Parts Storage](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/sensitive-parts-storage-transportation/)
          - [UV Protection](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/uv-protection/)
- [Automation](https://www.itape.com/products/automated-equipment/automated-packaging/)
  
  
  
    - [Advanced Automation](https://www.itape.com/products/automated-equipment/advanced-automation)
    - [Case Erectors and Formers](https://www.itape.com/products/automated-equipment/automated-equipment-case-erectors/)
    - [Case Packers](https://www.itape.com/products/automated-equipment/automated-equipment-case-packers/)
    - [Case Sealers - Random Semi-Automatic](https://www.itape.com/products/automated-equipment/automated-equipment-case-sealers-random-semi-automatic/)
    - [Case Sealers - Uniform Automatic](https://www.itape.com/products/automated-equipment/automated-equipment-case-sealers-uniform-automatic/)
    - [Case Sealers - Uniform Semi-Automatic](https://www.itape.com/products/automated-equipment/automated-equipment-case-sealers-uniform-semi-automatic/)
    - [E-Commerce Machinery](https://www.itape.com/products/automated-equipment/e-commerce-machinery/)
    - [Machine Accessories](https://www.itape.com/products/automated-equipment/automated-equipment-infeed-tables/)
    - [Palletizers](https://www.itape.com/products/automated-equipment/palletizers/)
    - [Tape Heads](https://www.itape.com/products/automated-equipment/automated-equipment-tape-heads/)
    - [Water-Activated Tape Dispensers](https://www.itape.com/products/automated-equipment/automated-equipment-water-activated-tape-dispensers/)
    - [Vision Inspection](https://www.itape.com/product/safeseal-ai/)
- [Resources](https://www.itape.com/resources/)
  
  
  
    - [Learn with IPG's eBooks](https://www.itape.com/learn-with-ipg-ebooks/)
    - [Case Studies/Testimonials](https://www.itape.com/case-studies/)
    - [Playbooks](https://www.itape.com/playbooks/)
    - [Virtual Showroom](https://www.itape.com/showroom/)
    - [Blog](https://blog.itape.com/blog/)
    - [Discover News](https://www.itape.com/discover-news/)
    - [Press Releases](https://www.itape.com/product-press-releases/)
    - [IPG Hub (App)](https://www.itape.com/ipg-app/)
    - [Packaging Diagnostics](https://www.itape.com/packagingdiagnostics/)
    - [Connect with IPG](https://www.itape.com/connect-with-us/)
    - [Literature](https://www.itape.com/product_literature/)
    - [Packaging Lab](https://www.itape.com/packaging-lab/)
- [Sustainability](https://www.itape.com/sustainability/)
- [Service](https://www.itape.com/service-programs/)
  
  
  
    - [Equipment we service](https://www.itape.com/service-programs/#equipment)
    - [Service Literature](https://www.itape.com/service-programs/#literature)
    - [Packaging Diagnostics](https://www.itape.com/packagingdiagnostics/)
    - [Contact Support](https://www.itape.com/contact-us/)

- [Products](https://www.itape.com/products/)
  
  
  
    - [Automated Packaging](https://www.itape.com/products/automated-equipment/)
      
      
      
          - [Advanced Automation](https://www.itape.com/products/automated-equipment/advanced-automation)
          - [Case Erectors and Formers](https://www.itape.com/products/automated-equipment/automated-equipment-case-erectors/)
          - [Case Packers](https://www.itape.com/products/automated-equipment/automated-equipment-case-packers/)
          - [Case Sealers - Random Semi-Automatic](https://www.itape.com/products/automated-equipment/automated-equipment-case-sealers-random-semi-automatic/)
          - [Case Sealers - Uniform Automatic](https://www.itape.com/products/automated-equipment/automated-equipment-case-sealers-uniform-automatic/)
          - [Case Sealers - Uniform Semi-Automatic](https://www.itape.com/products/automated-equipment/automated-equipment-case-sealers-uniform-semi-automatic/)
          - [E-Commerce Machinery](https://www.itape.com/products/automated-equipment/e-commerce-machinery/)
          - [Machine Accessories](https://www.itape.com/products/automated-equipment/automated-equipment-infeed-tables/)
          - [Palletizers](https://www.itape.com/products/automated-equipment/palletizers/)
          - [Tape Heads](https://www.itape.com/products/automated-equipment/automated-equipment-tape-heads/)
          - [Water-Activated Tape Dispensers](https://www.itape.com/products/automated-equipment/automated-equipment-water-activated-tape-dispensers/)
          - [Vision Inspection](https://www.itape.com/product/safeseal-ai/)
    - [Building & Construction](https://www.itape.com/products/building-and-construction-products/)
      
      
      
          - [Duct Tape](https://www.itape.com/products/building-and-construction-products/building-and-construction-products-duct-tape/)
          - [Electronic / Electrical Tape](https://www.itape.com/products/building-and-construction-products/building-and-construction-products-electronic-electrical-tape/)
          - [Foil Tape](https://www.itape.com/products/building-and-construction-products/building-and-construction-products-foil-tape/)
          - [House Wrap / Flashing](https://www.itape.com/products/building-and-construction-products/building-and-construction-products-house-wrap-flashing/)
          - [Masking Tape](https://www.itape.com/products/building-and-construction-products/building-and-construction-products-masking-tape/)
          - [Polyethylene Tape](https://www.itape.com/products/building-and-construction-products/building-and-construction-products-polyethylene-tape/)
          - [Roof Underlayment](https://www.itape.com/products/building-and-construction-products/building-and-construction-products-roof-underlayment/)
          - [Sheathing Tape](https://www.itape.com/products/building-and-construction-products/sheathing-tape/)
    - [Carton Sealing](https://www.itape.com/products/carton-sealing-products/)
      
      
      
          - [Carton Sealing Machines](https://www.itape.com/products/carton-sealing-machines/)
          - [Carton Sealing Tape - Acrylic](https://www.itape.com/products/carton-sealing-products/carton-sealing-products-carton-sealing-tape-acrylic/)
          - [Carton Sealing Tape - Hot Melt](https://www.itape.com/products/carton-sealing-products/carton-sealing-products-carton-sealing-tape-hot-melt/)
          - [Carton Sealing Tape - Natural Rubber](https://www.itape.com/products/carton-sealing-products/carton-sealing-products-carton-sealing-tape-natural-rubber/)
          - [Flatback Tape](https://www.itape.com/products/industrial-tapes/industrial-tapes-flatback-tape/)
          - [Hand Tape Dispensers](https://www.itape.com/products/carton-sealing-products/carton-sealing-products-tape-dispensers/)
          - [Water-Activated Tape](https://www.itape.com/products/carton-sealing-products/carton-sealing-products-water-activated-tape/)
          - [Water-Activated Tape Dispensers](https://www.itape.com/products/carton-sealing-products/carton-sealing-products-water-activated-tape-dispensers/)
    - [Engineered Coated Products](https://www.itape.com/products/engineered-coated-products/)
      
      
      
          - [Geomembrane](https://www.itape.com/products/engineered-coated-products/engineered-coated-products-geomembrane/)
          - [Structure Fabric](https://www.itape.com/products/engineered-coated-products/ecp-structure-fabric/)
          - [Roof Underlayment](https://www.itape.com/products/building-and-construction-products/building-and-construction-products-roof-underlayment/)
          - [Building Envelope](https://www.itape.com/products/geomembrane/building-envelope/)
          - [Packaging](https://www.itape.com/products/engineered-coated-products/ecp-packaging/)
          - [Custom](https://www.itape.com/products/engineered-coated-products/ecp-custom/)
    - [Industrial Tapes](https://www.itape.com/products/industrial-tapes/)
      
      
      
          - [Double Coated Tape](https://www.itape.com/products/double-coated-tape/)
          - [Duct Tape](https://www.itape.com/products/industrial-tapes/industrial-tapes-duct-tape/)
          - [Electronic / Electrical Tape](https://www.itape.com/products/industrial-tapes/industrial-tapes-electronic-electrical-tape/)
          - [Filament & Mopp Tape](https://www.itape.com/products/industrial-tapes/industrial-tapes-filament-mopp-tape/)
          - [Flatback Tape](https://www.itape.com/products/industrial-tapes/industrial-tapes-flatback-tape/)
          - [Foil Tape](https://www.itape.com/products/industrial-tapes/industrial-tapes-foil-tape/)
          - [Indicator Tape](https://www.itape.com/products/industrial-tapes/indicator-tape/)
          - [Masking Tape](https://www.itape.com/products/industrial-tapes/industrial-tapes-masking-tape/)
          - [Polyethylene Tape](https://www.itape.com/products/industrial-tapes/industrial-tapes-polyethylene-tape/)
          - [Stencil](https://www.itape.com/products/industrial-tapes/industrial-tapes-stencil/)
    - [Packaging Films](https://www.itape.com/products/packaging-films/)
      
      
      
          - [Stretch Film](https://www.itape.com/products/packaging-films/packaging-films-stretch-film/)
          - [Shrink Film](https://www.itape.com/products/packaging-films/packaging-films-shrink-film/)
          - [VCI Anti-Corrosion Films](https://www.itape.com/products/packaging-films/packaging-films-vci-anti-corrosion-films/)
    - [Protective Packaging](https://www.itape.com/products/protective-packaging/)
      
      
      
          - [Bubble](https://www.itape.com/products/protective-packaging/protective-packaging-bubble/)
          - [Cold Chain Solutions](https://www.itape.com/products/protective-packaging/protective-packaging-cold-chain-solutions/)
          - [Curby Fragile Wrap](https://www.itape.com/products/protective-packaging/protective-packaging-curby-fragile-wrap/)
          - [Foam](https://www.itape.com/products/protective-packaging/protective-packaging-foam/)
          - [Inflatable Systems](https://www.itape.com/products/protective-packaging/protective-packaging-inflatable-systems/)
          - [Mailers](https://www.itape.com/products/protective-packaging/protective-packaging-mailers/)
          - [Paper Systems](https://www.itape.com/products/protective-packaging/protective-packaging-paper-systems/)
          - [VCI Anti-Corrosion Products](https://www.itape.com/products/protective-packaging/protective-packaging-vci-anti-corrosion-products/)
    - [Retail & Specialty Products](https://www.itape.com/products/specialty-products/)
      
      
      
          - [Automotive](https://www.itape.com/products/specialty-products/retail-specialty-automotive/)
          - [Building & Construction / HVAC](https://www.itape.com/products/specialty-products/retail-specialty-construction-hvac/)
          - [Duct Tape](https://www.itape.com/products/specialty-products/retail-specialty-duct/)
          - [Electrical](https://www.itape.com/products/specialty-products/retail-specialty-electrical/)
          - [Merchandising](https://www.itape.com/products/specialty-products/specialty-products-merchandising/)
          - [Packaging](https://www.itape.com/products/specialty-products/retail-specialty-packaging/)
          - [Painting](https://www.itape.com/products/specialty-products/retail-specialty-painting/)
          - [Quarter Pallets](https://www.itape.com/products/specialty-products/quarter-pallets/)
          - [Specialty Products](https://www.itape.com/products/specialty-products/retail-specialty-specialty-products/)
    - [Sustainable Packaging](https://www.itape.com/products/sustainable-packaging/)
      
      
      
          - [Carton Sealing Tape](https://www.itape.com/products/sustainable-packaging/sustainable-carton-sealing-tape/)
          - [Cold Chain Solutions](https://www.itape.com/products/sustainable-packaging/sustainable-packaging-cold-chain-solutions/)
          - [Consumer Sustainable Packaging](https://www.itape.com/products/sustainable-packaging/consumer-sustainable-packaging/)
          - [Cradle-to-Cradle Products](https://www.itape.com/products/sustainable-packaging/cradle-to-cradle-products/)
          - [Curby Fragile Wrap](https://www.itape.com/products/sustainable-packaging/sustainable-packaging-curby-fragile-wrap/)
          - [Curby Mailers](https://www.itape.com/products/sustainable-packaging/sustainable-packaging-curby-mailers/)
          - [Packaging Film](https://www.itape.com/products/sustainable-packaging/packaging-film/)
          - [Paper Systems](https://www.itape.com/products/sustainable-packaging/sustainable-packaging-paper-systems/)
          - [Post-Consumer Recycled (PCR) Products](https://www.itape.com/products/sustainable-packaging/pcr-products/)
          - [Water-Activated Tape](https://www.itape.com/products/sustainable-packaging/sustainable-packaging-water-activated-tape/)
          - [Water-Activated Tape Dispensers](https://www.itape.com/products/sustainable-packaging/sustainable-packaging-water-activated-tape-dispensers/)
- [Applications](https://www.itape.com/applications)
  
  
  
    - [Aerospace](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/aerospace/)
      
      
      
          - [Aircraft Storage](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/aircraft-storage/)
          - [Chemical Stripping](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/chemical-stripping/)
          - [Composite Bonding](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/composite-bonding/)
          - [Electrical / Electronic](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/electrical-electronic-aerospace/)
          - [General Packaging](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/generalpackaging-aerospace/)
          - [Masking](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/masking/)
          - [Media Blast](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/media-blast/)
          - [Specialty Applications](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/specialty-applications/)
          - [Boeing](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/boeing/)
          - [Airbus](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/airbus/)
          - [Military / Government Certified](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/military-government-certified/)
          - [Sensitive Parts Storage](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/sensitive-parts-storage-aerospace/)
    - [Appliance](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/appliance/)
      
      
      
          - [Assembly / Freezer Mounting](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/assembly-freezer-mounting/)
          - [Basiloid Transport](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/basiloidtransport/)
          - [Bonding & Mounting](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/bonding-mounting-applicance/)
          - [General Masking Assembly](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/general-masking-assembly/)
          - [General Packaging](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/generalpackaging-appliance/)
          - [Holding](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/holding/)
          - [Hole Covering](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/hole-covering/)
          - [Non-Critical Securing](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/non-critical-securing/)
          - [Sensitive Parts Storage](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/sensitive-parts-storage-appliance/)
          - [Surface Protection](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/surface-protection/)
    - [Auto Aftermarket](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/auto-aftermarket/)
      
      
      
          - [Bonding & Mounting](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/bondingmounting-auto-aftermarket/)
          - [Garage Solutions](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/garage-solutions/)
          - [General Packaging](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/general-packaging-auto-aftermarket/)
          - [Masking](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/masking-auto-aftermarket/)
          - [Multi-Purpose Solutions](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/multi-purpose-solutions/)
          - [Sensitive Parts Storage](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/sensitive-parts-storage-auto-aftermarket/)
          - [UV Masking](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/uv-masking/)
    - [Building & Construction](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/building-construction/)
      
      
      
          - [Air, Moisture & Vapor Management](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/air-moisture-vapor-management/)
          - [Construction Site Safety](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/construction-site-safety/)
          - [Electrical Insulation](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/electrical-insulation/)
          - [Fenestration](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/fenestration/)
          - [Floor Protection](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/floor-protection/)
          - [General Construction Site Solutions](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/general-construction-site-solutions/)
          - [HVAC Duct Sealing](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/hvac-duct-sealing/)
          - [Paint Stucco Masking](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/paint-stucco-masking/)
    - [Consumer](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/consumer/)
      
      
      
          - [Automotive](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/automotive/)
          - [Building & Construction](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/building-construction-consumer/)
          - [Classroom Supplies / Crafts](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/classroom-supplies-crafts/)
          - [Electrical](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/electrical/)
          - [Mailroom / Shipping](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/mailroom-shipping/)
          - [Maintenance & Repair](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/maintenance-repair/)
          - [Merchandising](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/merchandising/)
          - [Package Sealing](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/packagesealing/)
          - [Painting / Masking](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/paintingmasking/)
          - [Specialty](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/specialty/)
    - [E-Commerce](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/e-commerce/)
      
      
      
          - [Case Sealing Automation](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/case-sealing-automation/)
          - [Case Sealing - WAT Dispensers](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/case-sealing-wat-dispensers/)
          - [Cold Chain Solutions](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/cold-chain-solutions-ecommerce/)
          - [Cushioning](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/cushioning/)
          - [Inflatable Void Fill](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/inflatable-void-fill/)
          - [Mailers](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/mailers/)
          - [Packaging Tapes](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/packaging-tapes/)
          - [Palletizing / Unitizing](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/palletizing-unitizing/)
          - [Paper Void Fill](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/paper-void-fill/)
          - [Printable Tape](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/printable-tape/)
          - [Printable Void Fill](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/printable-void-fill/)
          - [Shrink Packaging](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/shrink-packaging/)
          - [Tamper Evidence](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/tamper-evidence/)
    - [Electrical / Electronic](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/electricalelectronic/)
      
      
      
          - [Anti-Corrosion Storage](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/anti-corrosion-storage-electrical/)
          - [Dry-Type & Oil-Filled Transformers](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/drytype-oilfilled-transformers/)
          - [Electronics Assembly](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/electronics-assembly/)
          - [Generators](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/generators/)
          - [Harness & Cable Assembly](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/harness-cable-assembly/)
          - [Motors](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/motors/)
          - [Power Supplies & Instrumentation](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/power-supplies-instrumentation/)
          - [Relays, Solenoids & Magnetic Coils](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/relays-solenoids-magnetic-coils/)
          - [Solar & Alternative Power](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/solar-alternative-power/)
          - [UL-Approved 130°C](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/ul-approved-130-c/)
          - [UL-Approved 155°C](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/ul-approved-155-c/)
          - [UL-Approved 180°C](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/ul-approved-180-c/)
          - [UL-Approved 200°C](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/ul-approved-200-c/)
    - [Food Processing](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/food-processing/)
      
      
      
          - [Branding & Identification](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/branding/)
          - [Bundling / Unitizing](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/bundlingunitizing/)
          - [Cold Chain Solutions](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/cold-chain-solutions-2/)
          - [Food Service Packaging](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/food-service-packaging/)
          - [General Packaging](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/general-packaging-food-processing/)
          - [Refrigerated Transport Storage](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/refrigerated-transportstorage/)
          - [Sorting Bins - Stations](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/sorting-binsstations/)
          - [Tamper Evidence](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/tamper-evidence-food-processing/)
          - [Wash Down Environment](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/wash-down-environment/)
    - [General Manufacturing](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/general-manufacturing/)
      
      
      
          - [Bonding & Mounting](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/bondingmounting-general-manufacturing/)
          - [Branding](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/branding-general-manufacturing/)
          - [Foam Flexible Material Fabrication](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/foam-flexible-material-fabrication/)
          - [MRO](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/mro/)
          - [Painting](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/painting/)
          - [Powder Coat Masking](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/powder-coat-masking/)
          - [Repair](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/repair/)
          - [Splicing](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/splicing/)
          - [Tamper Evidence](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/tamper-evidence-general-manufacturing/)
    - [Geomembrane Solutions](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/geomembrane-solutions/)
      
      
      
          - [Aquaculture](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/aquaculture/)
          - [Coal / Ash Remediation](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/coal-ash-remediation/)
          - [Infrastructure](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/infrastructure/)
          - [Mining](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/mining/)
          - [Oil & Gas](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/oil-gas/)
          - [Water Management](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/water-management/)
    - [HVAC](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/hvac/)
      
      
      
          - [Construction](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/construction/)
          - [Flexible Duct](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/flexible-duct/)
          - [Insulation](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/insulation/)
          - [OEM - Manufacturing](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/oem-manufacturing/)
          - [Plumbing](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/plumbing/)
          - [Refrigeration / Electrical](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/refrigeration-electrical/)
          - [Rigid Duct](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/rigid-duct/)
          - [Sheet Metal](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/sheet-metal/)
    - [Marine & Composites](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/marine-composites/)
      
      
      
          - [Bonding & Mounting](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/composite-bonding-mounting/)
          - [General Applications](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/general-applications/)
          - [In-Mold Masking](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/in-mold-masking/)
          - [Multi-Purpose Masking](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/multi-purpose-masking-composites/)
          - [Sensitive Parts Storage](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/sensitive-parts-storage-marine/)
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# How to Conduct a Packaging Cost-Savings Audit: A 5-Step Guide to Reducing Material Spend

![Packaging-Audit-Cost-Savings](https://blog.itape.com/hubfs/Packaging-Audit-Cost-Savings.jpg)

 May 7, 2026 · 1 min read

Cutting packaging spend isn’t about using less—it’s about auditing smarter across materials, labor, and performance. By identifying hidden inefficiencies and optimizing how packaging systems work together, companies can reduce costs without sacrificing speed, safety, or reliability.

## ![Hidden-Waste](https://blog.itape.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Hidden-Waste.jpg?width=350&height=256&name=Hidden-Waste.jpg)1. The "Hidden Waste" Assessment

Before you can save, you must measure. Most companies overspend because they use "Legacy Specs"—packaging standards set years ago that no longer fit current shipping needs. 

- Compare your current box sizes to your actual product dimensions. If you have more than 2 inches of void space, you are paying for excess material and increased dimensional (DIM) weight. 

## 2. Evaluate the "Cost-Per-Seal" (Not Cost-Per-Roll)

A common mistake in audits is focusing on the invoice price of a roll of tape.

- Calculate how much tape is actually used per box. If a cheap tape requires three strips to stay closed, it is more expensive than a premium tape (like IPG’s [Water-Activated Tape](https://www.itape.com/products/sustainable-packaging/sustainable-packaging-water-activated-tape/)) that only requires one.
- Total Sealing Cost = (Cost per Inch x Inches Used) + Labor Time

## 3. Analyze Damage Rates vs. Material Strength

If your audit shows high material savings but rising "Damaged in Transit" reports, your audit is failing.

- Review your "Damages and Returns" log. True cost savings come from finding the "Sweet Spot" where material weight is minimized without compromising the integrity of the seal. 
  
   

## 4. Labor and Throughput Audit![Packing-Line](https://blog.itape.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Packing-Line.jpg?width=350&height=256&name=Packing-Line.jpg)

Packaging costs aren't just materials; they are minutes.

- Time your packing line. If workers are struggling with manual dispensers or re-taping boxes that pop open, your labor costs are eroding your material savings.
- Consider semi-automated case sealers that standardize tape usage and speed up the process.
  
   

## **5. Leverage Packaging Diagnostics **

![Packaging-Diagnostics-w-tagline](https://blog.itape.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Packaging-Diagnostics-w-tagline.jpg?width=350&height=256&name=Packaging-Diagnostics-w-tagline.jpg)The final step of a professional audit is using data-driven tools. IPG’s [Packaging Diagnostics](https://www.itape.com/product_literature/packaging-diagnostics-interactive-guide/) service automates this audit process by looking at the interaction between your machinery, your materials, and your labor.

Stop guessing if you're overspending. Our team can perform a comprehensive cost-savings audit to identify exactly where your materials—and your budget—are being wasted.

Visit [itape.com](https://www.itape.com/) to start your audit today.

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