Type of Manufacturer:

① Large Quantity Assembly Lines Prior to Any Manufacturing

② Large Pre-Assembled Products During Product Production

③ Custom Product Ships Unassembled Upon Product Completion

The Best Time to Consider Package Design

• Significant Packaging Cost Savings • Expedited Round Robin Shipping • Reduced Packaging Waste

Aircraft Customer: Reusable Container Case Study

•  Steel •  Hardware •  Waterproof •  Loading ramp

Optimize the Payload – No Void Space •  International Sea Containers •  Freight Trucking •  Weight vs Freight Costs

Shipping Method

Benefits  Reduce Shipping Costs  Reduce Blocking & Bracing needs  Reduce Costs Associated with Packaging

Have a plan…

• Eliminated Wasted Void Space • No Load Blocking or Bracing Required

Before After

Parts Machining Manufacturer: Load Optimization Case Study

• Corrugated  Pro: Inexpensive in large quantities • Triple Wall  Pro: Light weight & good for air freight • Wood Crates  Pro: Economic Outer Pack • Light & Heavy Duty Wood Box  Pro: Good for Type 2 & 3 Manufacturers

Packaging Materials

Consider Tools, Manpower & Possible Injury •  Metal Strapping •  Tapes •  Stretch Wrap •  Staples •  Latches •  Adhesive

Package Closure & Opening Safety

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