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

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The $3,200 Mistake: Why I Learned to Stop Buying Packaging on Price Alone

A procurement manager recounts a costly error involving greiner tube orders, custom water bottle sleeves, and Jurassic World 4 posters—showing why total cost always beats unit price. [...]
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Boxup FAQ: Common Pitfalls & Answers for Packaging Rentals (From a Tired Buyer)

A no-nonsense FAQ covering Boxup login, Terre Haute local service, and unexpected questions like Fisher & Paykel oven manuals and Whatnot bookmarks — based on real mistakes I've made ordering packaging. [...]
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Why I Reject the "Lowest Bid" Mentality in Packaging Procurement

A quality inspector's perspective on why total value—not unit price—should drive packaging sourcing decisions, with real-world lessons from aluminum packaging failures and recoveries. [...]
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How to Choose the Right Packaging Supplier in Terre Haute: A Cost Controller’s Guide

Stop overpaying for boxes. A procurement manager shares a decision framework for SMBs in Terre Haute, comparing local options like boxup with online giants. [...]
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Why I Switched to Boxup's Packaging Rental for Our Terre Haute Office

An office administrator shares why box rental through Boxup in Terre Haute became the smarter choice over traditional box buying—backed by real cost and time savings. [...]
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The 6-Step Pre-Order Checklist That Saved My Team $8,000+ in Rework

A practical, step-by-step checklist for B2B packaging and commercial printing orders. Built from real mistakes, backed by hard costs. Avoid common pitfalls in custom box, envelope, and industrial packaging procurement. [...]
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Dart Container: The Smarter Choice for Custom Packaging – A Buyer’s Guide

An experienced administrative buyer shares how Dart Container Corporation meets diverse packaging needs—from employee portal convenience to eco-friendly green clear bags, concert poster shipping, and even tips for cleaning mold in reusable bottles. [...]
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Graham Packaging vs. The Tote Bag: A Procurement Cost Analysis for Your Corporate Swag

A procurement manager's no-nonsense comparison of printed flyers vs. custom tote bags, using total cost of ownership (TCO) to help you decide where your budget goes further. [...]
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Graham Packaging vs. Generic Suppliers: What 200+ Rush Orders Taught Me About Custom Packaging

A comparison of Graham Packaging (York PA and Muskogee OK) vs. generic packaging suppliers, based on experience handling over 200 rush orders for custom packaging, shipping supplies, and more. [...]
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How to Vet a Contract Manufacturer: A 5-Step Checklist for Emergency Orders

A practical, experience-based checklist for evaluating manufacturers like Bemis when you need to make a fast, reliable decision. Based on real procurement experience. [...]
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Date of first publication: 10/15/1999