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Make Sure You Have the Supplies You’ll Need for Shipping This Holiday Season

PackageIt Team • Oct 25, 2023

The holiday season is fast approaching. For businesses, this time means a surge in customer orders and shipments. As the demand for your products increases, you must be well-prepared to handle the holiday shipping rush.

While it’s easy to get caught up in the excitement of the season, the last thing you want is to face shipping and packaging supply shortages that could disrupt your operations. PackageIt can fill this gap, providing you with a comprehensive solution for all your packaging and shipping needs.

The Holiday Season: A Time of Opportunity and Challenge

As the holiday season nears, there’s good news and challenging news. On the positive side, consumer spending typically surges, and businesses have a golden opportunity to boost their sales and profitability substantially. However, this rush also means the supply chain is stretched to its limits, and staffing can become a significant hurdle. With low unemployment rates, finding enough employees to handle the holiday workload can be challenging, further complicating the situation.

One thing you can control and shouldn’t overlook is the availability of shipping and packaging supplies. Shortages in these crucial materials can only exacerbate the challenges you may face during the holiday season.

PackageIt: Your Reliable Partner for Packaging and Shipping

PackageIt understands the unique needs of businesses during the holiday season. We’re here to help you prepare and ensure you have the necessary supplies to get your products out the door swiftly and efficiently. With our robust standard carton and bag program, we can turn your orders around quickly. Our extensive inventory includes many essential items businesses require to navigate the year-end rush.

Whether you need sturdy cartons or reliable bags to package your products securely, PackageIt has you covered. Our dedicated team is committed to helping you find the best and most cost-effective products and solutions for your packaging and shipping needs. We know every business is unique, and our experienced professionals work closely with you to create a customized plan that meets your requirements.

Plan Ahead to Avoid Delays

Careful planning for the holiday season is vital to ensure your business and supply chain run smoothly. As we get further into the year, lead times for custom cartons may increase due to heightened demand. Place your orders well in advance to ensure that you receive them ahead of time. Custom cartons currently have a fulfillment time of three to four weeks. As we approach late October and early November, lead times may extend to four to five weeks, depending on the complexity of your order.

Stay on Top of Material Costs

In addition to potential delays, you should monitor the costs of the materials you use in your packaging. Polyethylene (PE) resin pricing has significantly increased, with a 2 to 4% rise in the past 45 days. This increase could have an impact on your packaging costs if left unchecked. It’s wise to place orders sooner rather than later to maintain standard expenses for all PE-based materials through the end of the quarter.

PackageIt is dedicated to helping you manage these challenges. We offer competitive pricing and can assist you in finding the best solutions to meet your budgetary requirements while ensuring the quality and functionality of your packaging materials.

Be One Step Ahead with PackageIt

Don’t let material shortages, longer lead times, and increased prices catch you off guard. Make sure you’re well-prepared to seize the opportunity and overcome the obstacles of the holiday season by partnering with PackageIt, your trusted source for all your packaging and shipping needs. Our commitment to quality, reliability, and cost-effectiveness is unparalleled.

Our experienced and efficient team is here to provide the solutions you need to succeed. From standard cartons and bags to custom packaging options, we have the expertise to fulfill your unique requirements.

Contact us today to discuss your specific needs and how we can assist you in achieving a successful and stress-free holiday shipping season. We’re here to help you shine during the most wonderful time of the year.

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