CPA and CoPack Connect: The New AI-Driven RFQ Tool Now Available
The future is here! At PACK EXPO in Chicago, we announced the launch of a new AI driven RFQ tool. It is called CoPack Connect® (CPC) . Read the press release here.
The benefit for CPA members is a new technology platform to increase your visibility, while generating better business requests. All this is coming to you at NO cost as a CPA member. A huge bump in the value proposition for your CPA membership.
CoPack Connect® (CPC) the AI powered RFQ Tool
- Help match the right contract manufacturer/packer to the needs.
- Helping brands of all sizes meet their needs.
- Providing content to users helping them refine their requests.
- Revolutionizing the way brands and external manufacturing partners connect
- FREE to use for brands and retailers.
Copack Connect® (CPC) key points.
- CPC functions as a marketplace, with leading brands, emerging brands, and private labels (Brands) on one side and external manufacturers and other service providers on the other.
- The intent of CPC is to provide Brands with CoMan/CoPack/Providers willing and able to engage on projects they specify, and to provide CoMan/CoPack/Providers with qualified leads.
- With over 2,000 web pages at launch (more being added) an SEO-driven design, a database of CoMan/CoPack/Providers, Brands, and an automation platform for attracting both,
- CPC is a next generation change from the current CPA RFQ tool
- Each brand will need to register before interacting with the site or submitting an RFQ.
- Submitted RFQs will be subject to both a brief manual and automated filtering and matching process, including AI-assisted technologies to speed the processing.
- When a submitted RFQ meets a CoMan/CoPack /Providers specification, the CoMan/CoPack /Providers will be alerted via email.
- The RFQ can be found on the CoMan/CoPack /Providers Dashboard. Yes each CoMan/CoPAck will have a dashboard.
- The CoMan/CoPack /Providers will determine if they wish to respond to the RFQ. Their response can be detailed or summary, or a request for more information
CPA member benefits
- All CPA current members in good standing as of 04/01/25 will be grandfathered into CPC at no cost.
- All Current CPA Members will be granted Level 3 Access (details subsequent communications) at no cost, regardless of the final price.
- All Current CPA Members will be accepted into the system without review based on their CPA membership registration
- All CPA members will have Priority distribution of any RFQ’s.
- CPA members will have enhanced visibility in the CPC platform.
- CPA members will create an account, and they will be able to access their dashboard.
- A unique landing page will be created, and a CPA member can add information and edit their page.
- RFQ’s will be matched by the requirements stated and your capability. The CPC system will only send an alert that match the request and capability. Reducing the volume and frequency of alerts
This new effort is a huge technology jump and enhancement for CPA members. The system will continue to be improved and its visibility base on search engine technology ensure that CPA and its members will also be top of mind when brands are looking for help.
We will continue to operate the current RFQ system, and those emails will continue to be sent as we receive them.