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Right packaging for courier networks |
In the recent years couriers have become an essential part of logistics.
E-commerce
has also given a thrust to couriers in a great way and still there will be a
great
demand due to people using e commerce as a via media for purchase. Due to this
increasing
demand of deliveries through courier, the pressure to perform in terms of
delivery
mostly overnight and during 24 hrs, courier companies have to look at the whole
cycle of logistics-from packaging of goods to mode of transport, safety factors
and time.
When the customers order through internet, he or she never gets in contact with
the company or seller and they are only receiving the goods which are ordered.
The
primary success factor is safety of the product and time of delivery. If the
product
is not packed well, the customer can refuse the delivery at any point of time.
Such
an instance leads to incremental cost and poor relationship with customer.
High standards of packaging material and process is required to avoid potential
customer issues all the time.
Some points to
consider
Size of package-According to the product, or content, size has to be defined
accurately.
Any deviation from the right size may crush or split the package during handling
or transit.
Quality of packaging material-High quality packing material is
the key to safe delivery. Strength, durability and cushioning is to be considered
while making a choice of packaging material.
Corrugated cardboard boxes and cartons are safe with heavy duty double walled
board
for precious products. For restricting movement of the item, fill material and
cushioning
should be used.
To secure and seal the packaging strapping should be done with
strapping machine or a tough parcel tape should be used as an alternative. Any
goods
which is delicate and fragile should be placed in the middle of the package so
that
they can avoid the sides of the packet and products well cushioned on the edges
and sides.
Liquids to be packed and couriered need to be dealt separately. Leak free
containers
well packed with strong material and polythene bag to be used for sealing. Other
forms of liquids, oil, and strong odour material to be packed with adhesive
parcel
tape.
Powder and grains can be packed in polythene bags of good strength and tight
sealed
in heavy duty box.
While packaging and shipping sharp products, materials or items, edges and points
need to be fully covered and protected. Heavy duty cardboard should be used for
this and rapping should be done generously and all material to be fixed securely
to avoid accidental removal during transit.
Packaging boxes especially cardboard boxes should be free of
adhesive
labels with good shape and free of tears and cuts.
Bags made of cloth, Hessian and fabric should be avoided and over tapping the
package
is harmful.
Packaging will be a positive experience to you, your clients, courier etc if
above
methods are followed in packaging.
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