Improve Packaging Performance slides This slide show is 1 part of 7 slide shows that discuss how to: • Improve your products packaging life cycle • Decrease Damage Claims • Reduce Packaging Costs • Reduce Packaging Storage Space • Increase Efficiency of In-House Packaging • Increase Ease of Use when Packing & Unpacking • Reduce Packaging Waste

2. The Best Time to Consider Package Design
Type of Manufacturer:
Large Quantity Assembly Lines
Prior to Any Manufacturing
Large Pre-Assembled Products
During Product Production
Custom Product Ships Unassembled
Upon Product Completion

3. Aircraft Customer: Reusable Container Case Study
• Steel
• Hardware
• Waterproof
• Loading ramp
• Significant Packaging Cost Savings
• Expedited Round Robin Shipping
• Reduced Packaging Waste

4. Shipping Method
Have a plan…
Optimize the Payload – No Void Space
• International Sea Containers
• Freight Trucking
• Weight vs Freight Costs
Benefits
 Reduce Shipping Costs
 Reduce Blocking & Bracing needs
 Reduce Costs Associated with Packaging

5. Parts Machining Manufacturer: Load Optimization Case Study
Before After
• Eliminated Wasted Void Space
• No Load Blocking or Bracing Required

6. Packaging Materials
• Corrugated
 Pro: Inexpensive in large quantities
• Triple Wall
 Pro: Light weight & good for air freight
• Wood Crates
 Pro: Economic Outer Pack
• Light & Heavy Duty Wood Box
 Pro: Good for Type 2 & 3 Manufacturers

7. Package Closure & Opening Safety
Consider Tools, Manpower & Possible Injury
• Metal Strapping
• Tapes
• Stretch Wrap
• Staples
• Latches
• Adhesive

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