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A 17: This question unfortunately has no simple answer. The question implies a concern for packaging cost as well as quality. To sacrifice protection of a costly product for the sake of economics in packaging seems ill advised. Thus one seeks minimal expenditure consistent with quality requirements.
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Hirsch, A. (1991). Which Is the Lowest Cost Package?. In: Flexible Food Packaging. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4615-3908-7_17
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