How Long Does It Take to Make a Custom Cardboard Box?

Our customers often find themselves asking us how long until our boxes are ready? or I need my boxes ready in a week, can you help? Maybe you’re just starting your custom cardboard box journey, or maybe you’re ready with a plan and about to order – no matter what stage you’re at, understanding how long it takes to manufacture custom boxes is key in helping you schedule, plan and budget. This is especially important if you have deadlines to meet.

Before we unpack the process of creating and manufacturing custom boxes, you need to understand some vital terminology. In the world of packaging, we use the term lead time to describe how long it takes to make your boxes from start to finish.

Read on for our guide on how long it takes to make a custom cardboard box and all about the production of custom corrugated cardboard boxes from start to finish!

The 3 stages of production are:



1. Pre-production
2. Production
3. Post-production

Let’s break down exactly what each stage of production entails.

UNDERSTANDING PRE-PRODUCTION FOR CUSTOM BOXES

Pre-production is all about you and understanding what your business needs. During this stage, you will be researching manufacturers, evaluating quotes and receiving and then approving proofs. We generally estimate that this stage of production can take up to 3 days – however, with Jetbox’s fast and easy online cardboard box calculator you can instantly receive a quote from wherever you are. You have the ability to edit sizing and quantities to compare prices instantaneously – no more going back and forth over the phone or via email.

Cut down your pre-production by using our online cardboard box calculator, and make choosing a manufacturer as easy as can be!

We offer proofs for our boxes and have small minimum order quantities – allowing you the flexibility of custom boxes in a way that suits you.

UNDERSTANDING PRODUCTION FOR CUSTOM BOXES

Production is all about making your boxes. Each business has different lead times, and at Jetbox our lead times are dependent on quantity and size. Generally speaking, the majority of our boxes will be available 7-10 days after you place your order. For some boxes, such as our Custom Die Cut Gift box, the lead time is as low as 3-5 days for orders under 100 boxes!

If you need your boxes by a certain date, especially if you are looking to have your boxes delivered, it is important you reach out to us. There are often ways we can help reduce the lead time or work with you to choose a product that will arrive on time.

We always recommend getting your custom box order in as soon as possible. At Jetbox, we have a multitude of resources regarding custom boxes, from measurements to board grades. Read some of our latest blogs and take a dive into the world of custom corrugated cardboard boxes on our News page!

UNDERSTANDING POST-PRODUCTION FOR CUSTOM BOXES

The post-production stage is mainly centred around transportation. How are you going to get your newly manufactured custom boxes to your door? Some manufacturers offer shipping, other times you can choose between shipping or pick-up. Rarely do you have to organise your own shipping, but it is an important question to ask.

At Jetbox, we offer both shipping and click & collect for our Victorian customers. Visit our Shipping FAQ page to see the areas within Victoria we are guaranteed to ship to. If you are outside of this area, get in touch and we can work together on a quote and discuss whether shipping is available for your order.

BUYING CUSTOM MADE CORRUGATED BOXES WITH JETBOX

It is important to us that custom made boxes are accessible for everyone. No matter the size of your business, your budget, or your required number of boxes – we will work with you to make custom boxes a reality.

We hope that now you understand lead times, and roughly how long custom boxes take to make, you can more easily plan for your upcoming shipment. Jetbox offers a wide range of Australian custom made and ready made boxes for all your businesses and moving needs. Our ready made boxes and packaging products are ready within 3 days, sometimes they’re even available for same day pick-up!

Make the switch to custom made corrugated cardboard boxes and see for yourself why so many businesses love custom boxes.

If you have any questions, we’d love to help! Contact us online or call our Dandenong store on +61397933520.