For a foodservice packaging distributor, choosing paper cups involves more than comparing the price of a case. You also need to meet your customers’ needs, plan replenishment and manage sizes without adding unnecessary inventory items.
ASWAL manufactures paper cups in Montreal and works with distributors on standard and custom-printed cup projects. Here are the key details to prepare when requesting an offer suited to your customers.
Cafés, restaurants, hotels and foodservice operations do not all use the same cup sizes. Before building your assortment, identify the beverages served and the sizes most frequently requested.
A useful starting point is to distinguish between:
ASWAL’s range includes sizes from 5 to 22 oz. Available products, their suitability for hot or cold beverages and their specifications must be confirmed when requesting a quote.
Start with the sizes your customers order regularly. You can then expand your assortment based on actual sales.
Two cups with the same capacity are not necessarily compatible with the same lid. The top diameter and rim design must also be considered.
Clearly match each cup with its intended lid. This helps your sales team recommend the right combination and reduces picking errors in your warehouse.
Before choosing a new combination, request samples to check the fit. This is particularly useful when a customer wants to replace a product they already use.
Lids are sold separately, so their quantities and costs should be listed separately when comparing offers.
The price per case can be misleading when pack quantities differ. To compare two offers, calculate the price for the same quantity, such as 1,000 cups.
Also check:
For a custom order, specify the number of colours and provide your artwork. These details help us prepare a quote that accurately reflects your project.
A well-planned initial order should account for expected consumption, the lead time confirmed by the manufacturer and your available warehouse space.
A simple approach is to calculate demand over the replenishment lead time, then add a buffer suited to variations in your sales.
Illustrative example: if you sell 20 cartons per week and the confirmed lead time is three weeks, you need 60 cartons to cover that period before adding safety stock. This example is not an ASWAL production lead-time commitment.
Share any foreseeable changes as well: a new customer, a restaurant opening, a seasonal contract or a major event. A monthly forecast, even an estimate, makes it easier to discuss upcoming orders.
Custom printing allows distributors to meet the needs of cafés, restaurants and businesses that want their branding on their packaging.
To prepare your request, gather the following details:
Minimum order quantities, printing options and lead times are confirmed for each project. A print proof must be approved before production.
Prepare your project with the “Design My Cup” tool.
For a Quebec distributor, working with a Montreal manufacturer adds a local option to the supply strategy and enables direct discussions about product specifications.
This proximity makes it easier to discuss sizes, samples and custom projects. Availability and lead times must still be confirmed for each order, based on quantities and the production schedule.
At ASWAL, our goal is to develop an offer that fits your customers: standard products, custom-printed cups and compatible lids.
Do you distribute foodservice packaging in Quebec or elsewhere in Canada? Tell us which sizes you need, your estimated volumes and your delivery city.
Our team can review your needs and provide a quote outlining the products, pack quantities and ordering terms.
Les Emballages ASWAL — Paper cup manufacturer in Montreal
Phone: 514-308-0101
Email: infos@aswal.ca
Get a free quote for your custom paper cups.
