In the past several years, technology has enabled the seamless reordering process, has provided suggestions for similar products, and has allowed companies to ensure the authenticity and quality of products to run rewards and incentive programs, all of which have contributed to online shopping processes. How can this information enhance the customer's experience while shopping in a store or even during the purchase process online?
In the packaging industry, innovative packaging has quickly become a popular trend thanks to technology. In addition to tracking and managing the data better, the consumer experience is enhancing. Due to this, asset tracking is improved, from the warehouse to the shelf in the warehouse and the intended customer.
Innovative packaging enhances the shopping experience for the customer and increases brand loyalty, both in the short-term and long term. You can effectively communicate with your target market by using QR codes on retail packaging and displays to create a sense of trust in the relationship you share with them.
In our deep dive below, we will explore the capabilities of smart packaging elements.
Making Relevant Information Available
More than ever, consumers value brands' honesty and want to learn more about the products they buy. Because innovative packaging validates your marketing claims with accurate facts and evidence, which are not otherwise possible to fit on your packaging, smart packaging provides an exceptional opportunity for your brand.
What is the level of eco-friendliness of your brand? Please describe the eco-friendly practices you have in place for your brand. Which are the industries in which your company is active? Do you pay particular attention to the ingredients in your products? It is also essential to provide a detailed list of ingredients and information about where they are sourced. Generally speaking, do your competitors have convincing copies of your product on the market? Is it possible for customers to authenticate using their phones?
Often, the consumer's experience can be further enhanced by providing digital care instructions or assembly instructions and recommending complementary products after a purchase has been made. You will find that you can customize countless options to meet your specific product's requirements and your customers' needs.
Ultimately, you decide how your customer is going to consume information from the QR code. It has been proven repeatedly that QR codes can be a great way of increasing transparency and building more trust with consumers.
Promoting Coupons or Discounts
Make use of QR codes to provide customers with unique in-store coupons or discounts, and place a call out on your packaging or displays to emphasize the product's special features. You can advertise the savings upfront on your brand's packaging, or you can use a mystery coupon to encourage customer interaction.
You can provide customers with custom deals and coupons after they purchase your products, provide more detailed descriptions and simple sign-up forms for your loyalty program, or streamline the sweepstakes entry process. There are many options available for you to explore.
The use of a smart package is also an effective way to cross-promote within your store, boosting interest in your entire product line. Additionally, automating refills and repeat purchases, or at least streamlining these processes, can promote long-term customer loyalty to your brand.