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Shipping Optimization: Balancing Orders, Packages, and Truckloads for Success

Shipping costs are going up and the reliability of some shipping services is different from what it used to be. To ship smart and avoid unnecessary expenses, it pays to focus on shipping optimization, particularly when it comes to shipping supplies and load balancing.   Sometimes the change can be small, but the benefit is the best kind – notable and repeatable. Shipping Optimization Tip...

Thinking Ahead: 4 Packaging Trends in 2023

First, let’s recap 2022: Sustainability became a notable priority for consumers, as they expected to see businesses prove their concern about their environmental impact. The year was also impacted by COVID and its ongoing presence.  As a result, online shopping maintained its portion of the market, and packaging needs remain a top concern for shippers.  When it comes to packaging trends,...

A Guide To Understanding Corrugated Flutes (FREE Print-Out Included)

As a warehouse manager or operations professional, you understand the critical importance of using strong packaging materials when shipping products to customers. Choosing the right box is often the first step in protecting your product. If the product arrives in good condition, everyone is happy and nobody thinks about the packaging. However, if the product arrives damaged, you are now ...

How Advanced Packaging Solutions Improve Small Businesses’ Branding

It’s no secret that major brands invest thousands (if not tens or hundreds of thousands) of dollars on their branding and packaging. And while small businesses may be deterred by the amount some corporations invest, custom packaging solutions are widely available to companies regardless of size and should be utilized.  If your smaller business is working on the design of your next produc...

Correcting the Misconceptions of Sustainable Packaging

To stay competitive and relevant in the constantly evolving global markets, brands need to invest serious capital into their product branding and packaging to ensure their customers are getting the best level of protection with the most eco-friendly materials. But with sustainability trending in the mainstream, the eco-friendly packaging industry has become a haven for misleading informa...