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How to guide for the shipping and handling process
When packaging a product or object for a #customer, there are a few tips for the company's sender that can help make sure everything goes smoothly even up to the point where the wrapping is discarded on the other end and the entire process is complete.
Finding the correct container or box is an essential first step. The occasional jostling happens during shipping, handling, and, finally, delivering, so items that are being sent in an envelope or box can require a small amount of "wiggle room" inside the enclosure, so a little airspace can mean the difference between a dented product and one in perfect condition.
A senior vice president of a supply chain said that the, "goal is to create the most dense inner cube possible while retaining the optimal out-of-box experience for the customer." Basically, a happy medium.
To properly and safely fill the void, there are a few methods for everyday items that may come in handy.
Packing #peanuts are cheap, light and can squeeze easily into tight spaces while still providing optimal support, but they have their downsides - static electricity, mess, and added difficulties in disposal.
As a project specialist for a shipping team says, Bubble Roll works well, too. The #airpockets that line the plastic sheet offer excellent cushioning, is easy to reuse and is very light, and doesn't give off static electricity. Bubble Roll has its cons, though, also. It is not fit to form, so shifting during transit is not uncommon. Professionals recommend taping the Bubble Roll down so it stays put, but once the air bubbles burst, the roll can no longer protect products from impact.
There is, however, a way to solve both the static electricity and burst-bubble problems: Packing paper. Using a heavyweight paper that doesn't easily compress can be a perfect substitute for preventing shipping woes, and it it reusable so the customer gets even more than they bought.
When it comes to exceedingly heavy items, important legal documents, or anything fragile, there are a few ways to utilize what's already in place to further prevent damage.
For delicate items or breakables, it can help to wrap another layer of defense, like Bubble Roll, around the item, fill the empty space around said item with either packing peanuts or more Bubble Roll, and then a "Fragile" sticker is placed on the outside of the shipping boxes. If there is more than one item, it can be important to pad them and then use a stretch wrap to ensure they stay together.
It is absolutely unacceptable to allow legal documents to get damaged in transit, so precautions must be taken. Using a flat #cardboard box, mailing tube, or a padded mailer that has rigid edges can assist in keeping those papers in their best condition.
With heavy items, like art, books, or furniture, all of which can move during the shipping and handling process and become dented or scratched, stabilization is essential for not only the items but the handler, who may suffer an injury from lifting improperly packaged boxes. Filling all of the airspace and then restricting the items with stretch wrap can help prevent issues or worries.
By using these tips, items can be shipped to a customer and arrive exactly as expected.
How to guide for the shipping and handling process
When packaging a product or object for a #customer, there are a few tips for the company's sender that can help make sure everything goes smoothly even up to the point where the wrapping is discarded on the other end and the entire process is complete.
Finding the correct container or box is an essential first step. The occasional jostling happens during shipping, handling, and, finally, delivering, so items that are being sent in an envelope or box can require a small amount of "wiggle room" inside the enclosure, so a little airspace can mean the difference between a dented product and one in perfect condition.
A senior vice president of a supply chain said that the, "goal is to create the most dense inner cube possible while retaining the optimal out-of-box experience for the customer." Basically, a happy medium.
To properly and safely fill the void, there are a few methods for everyday items that may come in handy.
Packing #peanuts are cheap, light and can squeeze easily into tight spaces while still providing optimal support, but they have their downsides - static electricity, mess, and added difficulties in disposal.
As a project specialist for a shipping team says, Bubble Roll works well, too. The #airpockets that line the plastic sheet offer excellent cushioning, is easy to reuse and is very light, and doesn't give off static electricity. Bubble Roll has its cons, though, also. It is not fit to form, so shifting during transit is not uncommon. Professionals recommend taping the Bubble Roll down so it stays put, but once the air bubbles burst, the roll can no longer protect products from impact.
There is, however, a way to solve both the static electricity and burst-bubble problems: Packing paper. Using a heavyweight paper that doesn't easily compress can be a perfect substitute for preventing shipping woes, and it it reusable so the customer gets even more than they bought.
When it comes to exceedingly heavy items, important legal documents, or anything fragile, there are a few ways to utilize what's already in place to further prevent damage.
For delicate items or breakables, it can help to wrap another layer of defense, like Bubble Roll, around the item, fill the empty space around said item with either packing peanuts or more Bubble Roll, and then a "Fragile" sticker is placed on the outside of the shipping boxes. If there is more than one item, it can be important to pad them and then use a stretch wrap to ensure they stay together.
It is absolutely unacceptable to allow legal documents to get damaged in transit, so precautions must be taken. Using a flat #cardboard box, mailing tube, or a padded mailer that has rigid edges can assist in keeping those papers in their best condition.
With heavy items, like art, books, or furniture, all of which can move during the shipping and handling process and become dented or scratched, stabilization is essential for not only the items but the handler, who may suffer an injury from lifting improperly packaged boxes. Filling all of the airspace and then restricting the items with stretch wrap can help prevent issues or worries.
By using these tips, items can be shipped to a customer and arrive exactly as expected.