Most companies have opportunities to cut costs, especially when it comes to packaging. Clearly there is an endless range of conditions that can differ from business to business depending on what it is you sell. So no checklist for cost savings will appeal to every company. For those who ship...
For many companies, tradeshows are major events. The opportunity to physically put yourself in the middle of a crowd of your target audience is golden. Therefore, it’s vital that you put your best foot forward. No matter how much you plan, however, booths and other items aren’t in your control...
Being an environmentally responsible company isn’t just about obligation. If you research how consumers weigh social responsibility when choosing brands, the numbers have been steadily increasing from as far back as 2011. In 2013, Nielsen published an article stating: “The Nielsen Global Survey on Corporate Social Responsibility surveyed more than 29,000...
Shipping in general can cause a lot of headaches. If you need to ship overseas, there’s an extra set of boxes to check, especially if you’re using wood pallets or containers. To manufacturers who ship large or fragile equipment overseas, however, pallets are small potatoes. Innate concerns in shipping large, heavy,...
As lumber prices soar and sustainability becomes more important, you may want to consider the cost and quality of some of your other packaging. Specifically, where you’re using corrugated fiberboard or cardboard, would corrugated plastic be a better fit for you? Would it reduce your overall costs? Here are a...
Treating wood packaging material (WPM) with fumigants has been a way of life since the IPPC approved the ISPM-15 guidelines in 2002. To date, Methyl Bromide has been the fumigant of choice, but with some undesirable consequences. Not only has the chemical been found to deplete the ozone, it also...
Protecting your goods during shipping is more than keeping parts intact. It’s building relationships and a reputation. If you ship any of these 6 things, consider whether custom foam will improve your business. Foam packaging comes in numerous forms, from pouches to custom-fit. It’s a bigger expense than other kinds of...
Exporting goods means you have a lot of extra factors to consider for your shipping. Not only are you dealing with size restrictions for two kinds of transportation, but also compliance and other regulations that apply to international cargo. If you don’t know what to expect, you can encounter surprise...
When a company needs to ship a very large item, traditional packaging isn’t always an option. If you’re transporting equipment or machinery, for example, you may not be able to protect it with a container of any kind. A common solution is to tarp these items. The problem here is...
Damage in transit is costly, and not just in direct dollars. Shipping damage can cost you time, labor, saleable items, customer loyalty, and reputation. Therefore, it’s paramount to find the best way to protect your goods. For items that are particularly prone to damage, foam may be a great solution. While...
