The average retail shopper has a fairly basic idea of what goes on in the receiving rooms that are hidden behind those mysterious “employees only” doors: a couple burly workers armed with box cutters and knee-deep in piles of packing peanuts, endlessly sorting product onto carts and backstock shelves. Anyone who’s actually worked in a More»
Properly Sealing And Labeling Packages For Safe Delivery
Getting your product into your customers’ hands is not just a matter of tossing it in a box and waiting for the courier to whisk it away. While it’s in no way a complex task to properly seal and label packages, paying attention to each step can help ensure that your shipment is delivered to More»
Choose The Right Packaging
Getting your product safely from your business into the hands of the consumer requires a lot of steps. The most imperative of which is packaging. The right packaging is made up of three basic components: The box or envelope The cushioning or filler The sealer Choose The Right Box, Carton or Envelope The package you More»
Why Are Edge Protectors Needed?
Shipping damages can cause a dramatic dip in your bottom line, so you should consistently re-evaluate your shipping standards to prevent costly returns. The International Safe Transit Association (ISTA), an industry leader in setting shipping standards provides tips to thoroughly test your shipping procedures including drop testing, vibration, and shock testing. To effectively test your More»
Should You Package Items Together Or Separately?
When you receive an order from a customer, the goal is usually to get it out the door and into their hands as soon as possible. But what about multiple orders? Should you ship them separately or in one box? When Shipping Solo Is Preferable Large, Fragile Items: Some products demand more care than others More»