SayPro Budget Allocation Template: A document to track packaging design costs and material expenditures.
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Project Name: (Enter the name of the project or product associated with the packaging design.)
Date: (Enter the date of the budget allocation document.)
Version: (If applicable, specify the version of the budget document or any revisions made.)
Prepared By: (Name of the person or team preparing the budget allocation.)
2. Budget Overview
Total Budget: (Enter the overall budget allocated for the packaging design project.)
Design Phase Budget: (Enter the specific budget allocated for the design phase of the packaging.)
Production Phase Budget: (Enter the specific budget allocated for the production and manufacturing of the packaging.)
Contingency/Reserve Fund: (Allocate any contingency or reserve funds for unexpected costs or changes during the project.)
3. Design Costs Breakdown
Item/Category
Estimated Cost
Actual Cost
Notes
Design Concept Development
Research, brainstorming, and initial design work.
Graphic Design & Branding
Logo placement, typography, graphics creation, etc.
Prototyping
Cost of creating packaging prototypes.
Design Software/Tools
Licenses for any design software or tools.
Consultant/Agency Fees
If any external consultants or agencies are involved.
Internal Labor Costs
Hourly/daily rates for internal design team work.
Market Research
Consumer and competitor analysis for packaging trends.
Other Design-Related Costs
Additional costs, such as focus groups or mock-ups.
Total Design Costs
Total for the design phase.
4. Material Costs Breakdown
Material Type
Unit Cost
Quantity
Total Cost
Supplier/Brand
Notes
Primary Packaging Material
E.g., paperboard, plastic, glass, etc.
Secondary Packaging Material
E.g., inserts, labels, boxes.
Printing Costs
Printing for branding, product info, etc.
Finishing & Special Effects
E.g., embossing, foil stamping, coating.
Sustainable Materials
E.g., recycled paper, biodegradable plastics, etc.
Packaging Hardware
E.g., closures, zippers, adhesives.
Other Material Costs
Additional material costs not covered above.
Total Material Costs
Total for all materials used in packaging.
5. Production Costs Breakdown
Item/Category
Estimated Cost
Actual Cost
Notes
Tooling & Setup Costs
Fees for creating production molds, dies, or templates.
Manufacturing Costs
Cost per unit for mass production of packaging.
Labor Costs (Production)
Labor costs related to packaging production.
Quality Control & Inspection
Costs related to quality checks during production.
Shipping/Transportation Costs
Cost for shipping packaging materials to the factory.
Storage/Warehousing Costs
Storage costs before and during production.
Other Production Costs
Additional production-related expenses.
Total Production Costs
Total for the production phase.
6. Miscellaneous and Contingency Costs
Item/Category
Estimated Cost
Actual Cost
Notes
Unexpected Expenses
Unforeseen costs that arise during the project.
Contingency Fund
Reserve fund for unexpected increases in cost.
Miscellaneous Costs
Any other costs not covered in previous sections.
Total Miscellaneous Costs
Total for unexpected or miscellaneous costs.
7. Final Budget Summary
Category
Estimated Cost
Actual Cost
Variance
Notes
Total Design Costs
Total from Design Costs Breakdown.
Total Material Costs
Total from Material Costs Breakdown.
Total Production Costs
Total from Production Costs Breakdown.
Total Miscellaneous Costs
Total from Miscellaneous Costs.
Total Project Budget
Overall cost for the packaging design and production.
8. Budget Approval
Approved By: (Name, Role, Department)
Date of Approval: (Date when the budget was approved.)
Signature: (Signature or electronic approval.)
This SayPro Budget Allocation Template helps track all financial aspects of the packaging design process, including design, materials, production, and miscellaneous costs. It ensures a clear view of the budgeted vs. actual expenditures, allowing teams to stay within budget while meeting project objectives.
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