subject: The Importance of Using the Right Packaging [print this page] The Importance of Using the Right Packaging
Whether you are looking to send just a few items by post or a large quantity of items, it's important to get the packaging exactly right. The main function of the packaging is to be practical and keep your goods secure and undamaged for the duration of their journey, whether you use the regular post or a private carrier to deliver them. You need to make sure the packaging is secure or else your items might not survive the trip.When you're trying to choose the right packaging, the first thing to consider is the item you're looking to secure. For example, if it's a small, durable item, it might be enough to put it into a sealed padded envelope. Alternatively, if you're sending a large or more fragile item, then you will probably want to consider more robust packaging. If you are sending something that could easily break, then it can be a really good idea to secure bubble wrap around the item. This provides it with a soft cushion that will protect it during transit, meaning that even if the product gets knocked about a bit, it should be able to withstand it as the bubble wrap will protect it from damage.If you are sending something in a cardboard box - whether the box is large or small - you need to make sure it is hard wearing and that the card is thick enough to withstand delivery. Ideally, your item should fit snugly in the box with hardly any room to spare as, if the box is too big, this could lead to your item moving around more than is desirable, which can result in damage. Make sure you use the right sized box for whatever it is you're sending. It can also be a good idea to reinforce the edges of the box with tape to make sure that any structural weaknesses in the box are contained until your package makes it safely to the other end. Using a well known packaging supplier is a really good idea as they can design and make custom-made packaging for you if you have specific requirements that can't be met by standard packaging offerings.If you work for or run an organisation that uses a lot of packaging, then it can be a good idea to buy things like bubble wrap and cardboard boxes in bulk as this vastly reduces the amount you have to spend on purchasing packaging from your suppliers and it also means that you'll always have the necessary equipment in stock if you find yourself dealing with an especially large or unexpected order.You should make sure that whatever packaging you use always has enough space on it for the delivery details to be printed onto. This is vital as it will otherwise be next to impossible for the postal service or private carrier to tell where your package is going. As well as the destination address, you need to make sure there is enough space for any other salient information, such as whether there are any hazardous materials or fragile items within your package.Packaging may seem like a relatively simple thing, but it's important to get it right or else you can end up wasting both money and resources - when there is a growing emphasis on making the most of the resources we have, it can be a great idea to use recyclable packaging materials where you can and only use as much as you really need. This will benefit both you and the environment, so being careful with your packaging is a good solution for everyone.
