Are you exhaling air without realizing it?
Shipping air is expensive—in terms of transportation, packing materials, and storage. Yet it’s a common occurrence, especially in e-commerce and fulfillment companies that offer a wide variety of products. Use this checklist to find out if your packaging can be optimized.
1. Do you use packing materials in your boxes?
Bubble wrap, air cushions, crumpled paper... If you use these materials all the time, your box is probably too big. Custom packaging can make these materials unnecessary.
2. Do you stock multiple sizes of cardboard boxes?
With only one or two standard sizes available, you often have to choose "the least bad" option. The result: half-empty boxes. Thanks to box-on-demand, every shipment gets the right size.
3. Do you receive complaints about damaged products?
A box that is too large allows the products to shift during transport. The more they shift, the greater the risk of damage.
4. Do your returns also contain a lot of air?
Returns also cost money. Sending back empty packages results in a double loss. Boxes with resealable tape make returns easier, but the right size is still essential.
5. Do you use more packing materials during busy periods?
When business picks up, companies often revert to standard packaging. However, smart automation solutions like Limitless Packaging® make it possible to continue using custom packaging.
6. Do you regularly recommend certain box sizes?
Packaging on a roll, such as Limitless Packaging®, eliminates inventory issues. You produce exactly what you need, when you need it. No excess air, no waste.