Changing times and new paradigms for inventory and logistics management are transforming B2B and B2C sales. Whether you’re shipping fragile e-commerce items or delivering aerospace parts to a key manufacturing partner, your item’s safe transport isn’t the only thing at stake. Your company’s reputation also depends on secure, customer-friendly packaging strategies.
Successful merchandise delivery doesn’t just leave customers with a positive impression. It minimizes the occurrence of returns, refund requests and reshipments while saving employee time and resources. To reduce the risks and costs associated with shipping breakage, savvy B2B and B2C companies partner with an experienced
packaging supply team.
Tips for Optimizing Shipments for Delivery Success
Trust our Seattle packaging experts for shipping materials and
protective boxes that secure valuable merchandise and increase customer retention. As you decide on cartons, fillers and custom tapes for your transport or storage needs, keep these best practices in mind.
Get Ready to Ship: The Right Box, Envelope or Carton for the Job
- Pregis protective packaging
- Regular & anti-static bubble wrap
- Instapak® foam-in-place systems
- Stretch foam
- Plypropylene microfoam
- Polyethylene foam planks
- Astro-Bubble® air cushioning
- Polywoven air/dunnage bags
- VBoard® edge & corner protection
- Corrosion-inhibiting papers
Seal the Deal: Secure Tapes, Product ID & Custom-Printed Tape
Securing your package contents and properly sealing cartons helps ensure safe merchandise delivery. Choose a high-quality tape that seals edges flat and tight to prevent box flap damage. Consider marking B2B shipments with product IDs for easy inventory management and item tracking. To make a greater impact on e-commerce customers, print your company’s logo on package labels and tapes. When a great #unboxing post shows up on social media, you’ll cash in with product exposure and name recognition.
Secure Shipping Success With These Valuable Tips
Pacific Northwest packaging specialists guide your selections with in-stock and custom cartons, fillers, labels and tapes that fit your shipping requirements—and your budget. Knowing a few packing basics can help you procure the packaging, labeling and sealing products you need. Keep these tips in mind to minimize breakage and wow customers on the receiving end.
Begin by wrapping and encasing the item itself to reduce movement during transport.
Options include tissue and kraft paper, bubble wrap and foam sheets. Always pack heavier items at the bottom of a package and ensure they are tightly secured.
Once an article is wrapped, fill your box completely to prevent contents from shifting. According to UPS Claims support, claims are routinely denied because senders do not adequately prepare packages for transport.
For ease of shipping, keep an on-hand supply of loose filler, bubble wrap or bubble bags in various types and sizes. PackageIt’s VMI program specialists help ease the burden of managing a large shipping and warehouse supply inventory.
Follow all shipping guidelines provided by your selected courier.
This will reduce breakage and prevent frustrated customers and time-consuming claims. Avoid these common reasons for UPS and USPS denials:
- Insufficiently wrapped carton contents
- Poorly sealed box, carton or envelope
- Insufficient cushioning & article protection
- No edge protection to prevent carton bending
- Failed packaging closures (tape or seals)
- Inclusion of prohibited items
Choose sturdy cartons, envelopes and seals that withstand every storage, stacking and shipment circumstance.
Remember to prepare cartons for everyday handling and potential mishandling, whether you choose common mail carriers, trucking and freight companies or logistics providers through the
Northwest Seaport Alliance.
Check shipping and freight company regulations for size and label restrictions.
Most carriers post these regulations online. Always follow labeling guidelines for hazardous or fragile articles. Special-care or regulated transport guidelines include items like beer and wine, batteries, biological substances, firearms and ammunition.
Partner With Seattle Protective Packaging Experts
As a supplier or merchant shipping B2B or B2C, you send more than your product through the mail. Send a memorable customer experience with secure packaging, printed cartons and tape from PackageIt. Consult your Seattle-area account executive for stock and custom solutions for boxing, padding and high-value security options, whether you are preparing your products for shipment across town or around the country.
Call
888.743.0907 to discuss carton sizing and optimal
protective packaging choices for your various product lines.
