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. Damage Claims
Causes of Damage Solutions
• Severe Impact • Changing Packaging Steps
• Package Design Flaws • Alternative Packaging
• Improper Stacking • Know Your Distribution Environment
• End User Improper Handling • Protect from Fraudulent Claims
• Hidden Damage
Identify Cause of Damage
 Vibration/Drop/Environment Test Labs
 Take Photos Before Shipping
 Request End User Submit Photos
 Include Damage Indicators
 Include UnPacking Procedures on Package

3. Rod Manufacturer: Internal Damage Redesign Case Study
Guillotine Style Foam Inserts
LAB TEST
Rate of Returns
• Eliminated Damage Claims
• Increase Customer Satisfaction

4. International Safe Transit Association Testing
Testing Variables
• 4 Major Test Categories
• Shock
• Vibration
• Compression
• Atmospheric
• 4 Distribution Hazards
• Handling Drop & Impact
• Transportation Vibration
• Stacking Load
• Atmospheric Conditions
• 13 Associated Test Types
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5. Export Requirements
• Heat Treatment Required for Overseas Shipping
• Customs inspections

6. Import/Export Company: Observation Port Case Study
Corrosion Incidents
• Expedited Customs Inspections
• Reduced Corrosion Damage

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