Check before buying TISSUE PAPER
Check before Buying TISSUE PAPER
Tissue paper is a product we often use, and we prefer it to be aesthetically pleasing.
Even before our renovation was completed, we purchased aesthetically pleasing tissue holders from Taobao!
We really love their appearance, but there’s one crucial thing we overlooked and should have checked earlier!
When the tissue holders arrived, we discovered that our regular-sized tissue boxes do not fit into the holders we bought!
It's disappointing since we don't have any holders that accommodate standard-sized tissue boxes!
We want to share this experience with anyone considering buying stylish tissue holders—always check if they fit the tissue boxes you already have, or ensure that you can purchase suitable tissue boxes!
Fortunately, after buying the tissue holders, we found smaller tissue packs at Giant Hypermart that fit perfectly! Now, our home is always stocked with these smaller-sized tissue boxes!
If we had the chance to purchase tissue boxes again, we would definitely check the sizes first, as smaller sizes are not as readily available in regular stores.
We hope our experience serves as a valuable lesson for others before purchasing tissue holders!
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Why Do Tissues in Cubed Boxes Cost More Than Other Types?
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Marketplace listener Dan Stucker from Los Altos, California, asked:
Why does an upright box of Kleenex cost more than a horizontal one?
When purchasing an upright, or cubed, box of tissues, you may get less value for your money than if you had chosen a horizontal container. The manufacturing and shipping processes can significantly influence the final price point.
For example, a set of four cubed-box Kleenex Ultra Soft facial tissues from Walmart includes a total of 260 tissues and costs $5.97. In contrast, a set of four horizontal boxes of Kleenex Ultra Soft with 440 total tissues also costs $5.97.
Other brands similarly sell cubed boxes that are more expensive per tissue than their horizontal counterparts. A horizontal four-pack of Puffs tissues with lotion contains 496 tissues and costs $5.98 at Walmart. However, you can obtain a four-pack of cubed Puffs boxes for the same price, but you'll receive significantly fewer tissues.
According to Amrou Awaysheh, an assistant professor of operations management at Indiana University's Kelley School of Business, companies produce fewer tissues for a smaller cubed box in the same timeframe required to produce tissues for a horizontal box, which shows that time is money.
"You’re paying for that machine to work, to provide this more convenient size," he said.
This principle applies to other products as well, such as a 12-ounce bottle of Coca-Cola, which is more expensive per ounce than a family-size 2-liter bottle. "Filling one large bottle is much more efficient than filling 10 small ones," Awaysheh explained.
David Dobrzykowski, an associate professor at the University of Arkansas’s Sam M. Walton College of Business, added that process interruptions can reduce productivity and efficiency.
He noted that some horizontal tissue boxes feature simpler packaging without the extra layers that enable another tissue to pop up once one is taken. This difference can contribute to the cost disparity.
"That extra fold adds significant complexity to the manufacturing process, making the equipment more complex and more costly," Dobrzykowski said.
Dobrzykowski emphasized that consumer packaged goods firms earn profits through high volume, making cost-effective manufacturing and distribution crucial.
If you compare an upright box of tissues to an innovative product like an iPhone, the tissue box may appear simpler and less complicated. However, when comparing it to a flat box, it can actually be much more complex.
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