Secure Packaging
Packaging is a coordinated system of preparing goods for safe, secure, efficient and effective
handling, transport, distribution, storage, retailing, consumption and recovery, reuse or disposal combined with maximizing consumer value, sales and hence profit. Above it’s
fundamental function of protecting, containing and preserving the product, the functions of
packaging are manifold and complex and the definition here can be related to three main
categories it's logistics, marketing and environment.
- Use strong, good quality boxes or packaging materials
- Remove old labels including any barcodes materials information stickers before reusing boxes or packaging
- Don't overload boxes - Be sensible about the weight of items that you put in a box
- Pack items in the centre of a box with plenty of cushioning surrounding– use bubble wrap, shreds, packaging chips, even old newspapers
- Protect data storage media with appropriate cushioning and ideally wrap each item separately
- Write all labels clearly (using capitals) and never cover them up with tape or film
- Use strong packaging tape or a strapping machine to secure parcels, not domestic adhesive tape, making sure all flaps are securely fastened
- Make sure that liquids, semi-liquids, powders or strong smelling substances are properly sealed in leak-proof containers and further wrapped in plastic bags and held upright in a strong box and correctly labelled with ‘arrow up’ signs
packaging options
These are some examples and standrad methods of the packaging
| package size | small | medium | large |
|---|---|---|---|
| Package Dimensions | 120 x 150 x 178 | 120 x 150 x 178 | 120 x 150 x 178 |
| Weight | 35 kg | 45kg | 65kg |
| Capacity | approx 158 units of textile | approx 258 units of textile | approx 258 units of textile |