The fulfillment department of a business handles the packaging and shipping of products to customers and retailers. In order to maintain a professional image to clients, this department must rely on high-quality packaging materials to secure the products well during a shipment. Whether the company’s products are fragile electronics, clothing items or plastics, each product must be protected from possible damage before the package is mailed to its final destination.
Determine a proper box size for mailing your products. Ideally, you should purchase multiple box sizes for different amounts of products ordered. Never cram a product down into a box for shipment, as this can lead to damage. There are ways to overcompensate for box space, so use a mailing box that is larger in width, height and depth when compared with your product.
Delivery companies move your products quickly from one location to the next, therefore fragile items can easily break if not packaged correctly. Use packing material to further secure each item in the mailing box. Foam packing peanuts fill any empty space in the shipping box, preventing items from rubbing against each other during delivery. Likewise, packing paper works in a similar capacity to packing peanuts. If products are square-based, crumpled packing paper works fine for securing inside mailing boxes.
Securing the outside of a mailing box is just as important as packing the products and material inside. Always use packing or industrial tape to close each of the flaps, as you don’t want your boxes to open during delivery. Additionally, feel free to use this tape liberally. Apply as much tape as needed to secure your products inside.
