Materials of Alexey Shipunov

Minot State University. Department of Biology
Marine Biological Laboratory
University of Idaho, Moscow
Moscow South-West High School
Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
Russian botanical forum
SBO
Russian Botanical Society
Botanical Society of America
R-Russian project
Moscow Society of Naturalists
VZMSh
Moscow State University, Biological department

English | Russian

How a Rejected Shipment Taught Me Everything About Packaging Quality Standards

A quality compliance manager shares the story of rejecting 12,000 corrugated boxes from a vendor—and what the experience revealed about specification gaps, communication failures, and building better supplier relationships in packaging procurement. [...]
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Graham Packaging vs. Generic Suppliers: What Actually Matters When Choosing Rigid Plastic Containers

A procurement specialist's honest comparison of Graham Packaging against generic rigid plastic container suppliers, covering quality consistency, minimum order requirements, and total cost considerations based on real ordering experiences. [...]
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Printing Orders, Promo Codes, and Random Questions I've Messed Up (So You Don't Have To)

A procurement coordinator shares hard-learned lessons from 6 years of ordering printed materials—including promo code mistakes, vendor comparison regrets, and why some questions have nothing to do with printing at all. [...]
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Why I Stopped Blaming Vendors for Dispenser Problems (And What Actually Fixed Them)

A facility coordinator shares hard-won lessons from years of troubleshooting Georgia-Pacific dispenser issues, arguing that most 'product failures' are actually process failures—and how building better maintenance systems transformed outcomes. [...]
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When Packaging Emergencies Hit: What Actually Works (And What Doesn't)

A rush order specialist shares hard-won lessons from 200+ emergency packaging jobs—including the $800 decision that saved a $12,000 project and why 'gorilla epoxy mindset' applies to more than adhesives. [...]
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Fillmore Container Guide: Small‑Batch Packaging, Discount Tips, and Bottle FAQs

A practical guide to Fillmore Container for small businesses—no‑MOQ packaging, how to find a Fillmore Container discount code, plus FAQs on insulated and hydrogen water bottles, and an easy tutorial on how to address an envelope for kids. [...]
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Packaging Printing in the US: How French Paper Elevates Tactile Brand Experiences

A designer-plus-procurement guide to using French Paper for luxury packaging and printed collateral in the US—covering series selection, print performance, lead times, costs, and when to choose alternatives. [...]
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SMB Packaging Printing Cost Guide: FedEx Office vs Online—Speed, TCO, and Real Cases

A data-driven guide for US small and mid-sized businesses comparing FedEx Office packaging printing to online vendors and traditional print shops, with TCO math, nationwide speed advantages, and real case studies. [...]
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2025 Sustainable Packaging Compliance Guide: Navigating California SB 54 and U.S. Trends with EcoEnclose

A data-driven, certification-backed roadmap to help U.S. brands meet 2025 packaging regulations. Learn how EcoEnclose’s transparent LCA, FSC/B Corp/Climate Neutral credentials, and real-world case studies translate sustainability into compliance, customer trust, and ROI. [...]
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Duck Tape Made Simple: Moving, Crafts, and Everyday Fixes for Families

A friendly, practical guide to using Duck tape at home—how to pack boxes, ship bikes, do kid-safe crafts, and choose the right Duck tape for the job. [...]
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A. Shipunov

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Date of first publication: 10/15/1999