5 Must Knows When Creating Protective Packaging
“Protective Packaging” predates recorded history — some of the earliest examples being carved wooden bowls, clay pots, and various types of wineskins. Even though today’s packaging needs are slightly more elaborate, the primary goals of Protective Packaging have always been to: contain, protect, store, transport, preserve and eventually sell various products. Basic protective packaging is comprised of the following elements: Containment Blocking and bracing Cushioning […]
The 3 Main Types of Dunnage
In general, dunnage can be constructed from a variety (or combination) of products used to load and secure cargo during transportation. Usually, the term dunnage refers to an interior placed in an outer container, which can be an expendable carton, standard straight wall stock tote, a custom plastic corrugated tote, etc. In this article, we’re going to […]
Keep Track of Your Returnable Assets with RFID
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) isn’t a new technology. It has been keeping track of many things over the years from vehicles to pets. The read/write benefits of RFID tags are a better and less labor intensive way of tracking items than bar coding/scanning items individually. What exactly is RFID? Developed over 40 years ago, Radio […]
Save $633,744 By Changing Your Container Type
Every logistics manager knows that of all the costs associated with packaging, shipping, and materials handling, the costs related to expendable containers usually rank quite high. Expendable containers can drain a significant amount of resources, costing a company a substantial amount of money over time, especially when compared to recyclable and reusable packaging. A new […]