Is there anything more simple (or boring) than a cardboard box? Despite its deceivingly simple make-up and function, cardboard boxes can generate a lot of questions.
We aim to answer some of the questions about the key packaging and shipping product that we get asked constantly, in the hopes of making our friend, the simple cardboard box, even more simple. Continue reading “How Much Weight Can a Cardboard Box Hold? + Other Packaging FAQs” »
Sometimes the question of how to package a product comes out as an afterthought. The product is produced and ready to go out to customers, and somebody finally says, “So how are we going to ship this?”
A frantic rush ensues to find boxes that appear to be the right size, but the effort to save a few pennies results in using packaging that just can’t do the job of protecting its contents.
It arrives crushed at the customer’s location, to be followed shortly by an angry phone call back to the supplier. Continue reading “Stock vs Custom Packaging Boxes” »
Corrugated, or cardboard, boxes are still the preferred type of packaging for many products — and for good reason. For starters, corrugated packaging tends to be durable thanks to the multiple layers (a liner and a medium) that are protecting the contents inside of the box.
Because of their makeup, cardboard is one of the most durable long-distance shipping mediums, and the products corrugated packaging protects can often endure the likes of bumps and drops without incident.
What’s more is that various types of protective packaging options can be seamlessly added to the cardboard box to further enhance product protection.
But not all types of corrugated packaging are created equal. In fact, there are various size and thickness guides that you should be abiding by pertaining to the product that you’re shipping. Here’s a closer look:
Continue reading “Corrugated Box Sizes and Thicknesses Guide” »
There’s nothing quite like running your own small business, though the process can be tedious. Our goal is to reduce the stress in your shipping operations.
These steps will help you get off on the right foot!
Continue reading “5 Small Business Shipping Tips: How To Optimize Product Shipping” »
