Case Study: Luxury Rigid Box Production for Samsung Galaxy 

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gz | 09/2025

Eight years ago, Samsung Electronics partnered with GZ to produce luxury rigid packaging for the highest-end Galaxy phones and tablets sold across Europe. This case study examines how the collaboration delivered on Samsung’s requirement for just-in-time solutions—reducing inventory investments and enabling rapid product launches—while ensuring uncompromising quality. 

PROJECT BACKGROUND 

  • Client: Samsung Electronics, Mobile Devices Division 
  • Product: Luxury rigid boxes for premium Galaxy devices 
  • Initiation: The project was launched by GZ, responding to Samsung’s needs for flexible, reliable packaging. 
  • Scope: Fulfilment of packaging for all of Samsung Europe’s flagship launches. 

CHALLENGES
Samsung sought a packaging partner capable of: 

  • Delivering just-in-time logistics to minimize inventory and support frequent, rapid launches of new phone and tablet models. 
  • Maintaining 100% consistency in quality with every shipment. 
  • Adapting quickly to new designs and specifications, reflecting the premium brand image of Galaxy devices. 

SOLUTION
GZ responded by implementing advanced automation and process control: 

  • Automated production lines for high-precision rigid boxes, guaranteeing luxury design and flawless finishing. 
  • Quality control at every production phase, ensuring zero tolerance for defects. 
  • Just-in-time logistics, enabling accurate, scheduled deliveries to Samsung’s European distribution centres, reducing inventory costs. 
  • Collaborative design-process, where designers and engineers work jointly on each new launch to tailor packaging to evolving product specifications. 

RESULTS
Over the eight-year partnership: 

  • 100% on-time delivery was achieved for more than XX major Galaxy product launches, supporting Samsung’s rapid go-to-market strategy while eliminating inventory bottlenecks. 
  • Samsung has expressed long-term satisfaction with the superior quality of products delivered throughout the collaboration. GZ has been recognized multiple times with awards for exceptional manufacturing standards.
  • The collaboration consistently strengthened Samsung’s premium brand perception in the European market. 
  • The partnership grew to accommodate additional product lines and new market needs. 

LESSONS & BENEFITS

  • Long-term cooperation facilitated ongoing process optimization and significant cost reductions. 
  • Packaging quality proved essential to enhancing perceived product value and customer satisfaction. 
  • Just-in-time logistics maximized efficiency, minimized inventory, and enabled Samsung to launch products rapidly without compromising standards. 

CONCLUSION

The success of this eight-year case study demonstrates that technological precision, reliable just-in-time logistics, and design excellence—initiated by GZ—can enable a long-term, mutually beneficial partnership between a packaging specialist and a global technology leader, with outstanding results for both parties. 

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