Are you shipping air without knowing it?
Packaging air costs money: for transport, filler material, and storage. Yet it often happens – especially in e-commerce or with fulfillment companies with a fluctuating product range. Use this checklist to find out if your packaging can be more efficient.
1. Is there filler material in your box?
Bubble wrap, air pillows, paper wads… If you need them as a standard, your box is probably too big. A custom packaging can make this unnecessary.
2. Do you have multiple box sizes in stock?
With only one or two standard sizes, you often have to choose ‘the best match.’ This leads to half-empty boxes. With box-on-demand you determine the right size per shipment.
3. Are you receiving complaints about damaged products?
A box that is too large causes shifting and bumping. The chance of damage is greater when your products are not tightly packed.
4. Is there air in your returns?
Returns also cost money – and sending back air is a double loss. Return-friendly boxes with resealable strips help, but size also plays a role.
5. Do you use a lot of filler material during peak periods?
During peak times, you are quicker to resort to standard packaging. Smart automation like Limitless Packaging® makes custom packaging feasible even then.
6. Do you often need to reorder because you are missing sizes?
A roll packaging – like with Limitless Packaging® – prevents stock issues. You make what you need, when you need it. No air, no waste.