CS Packaging Blog

Packaging Supplier Considerations and Shipping for e-commerce Stores

Shipping is not what it once was - and that's a good thing. There is no denying that the rise of online business, or e-commerce, has changed the face of shipping. Gone are the days of mail-order catalogs or TV call-in orders when companies could give a vague “4-6 weeks for delivery” and there wasn’t anything customers could do about it - including tracking their packages. Today, things h...

9 Steps to Shipping Perishable and Temperature Control Items

Shipping has been around for centuries and, for the most part, the basics have remained the same through the years: container, packaging, tape, stamp, etc. Though the basics have remained the same, complexities can be added to this relatively simple process depending on the nature of the product that you're shipping, and the challenges that can arise between Point A and Point B. The area...

Custom Packaging Solutions for Subscription Services

Throughout the global pandemic, many businesses small and large needed new creative ways to sell their products to potential customers. A popular option that accounts for a large percentage of eCommerce sales is subscription boxes. We saw subscription boxes for everything from beauty products to electronic gadgets and more, and the trend isn’t slowing down. But custom subscription boxes ...

What are Corrugated Flutes and How Can They Improve My Packaging?

As a warehouse manager, VP of operations, buyer, purchaser, or procurement official, you understand the critical importance of using strong packaging materials when shipping product to customers. If the product arrives in good condition, everyone is happy and nobody thinks about the packaging. Choosing the right box is often the first step in protecting your product. But, if the product ...

Why Using Custom Shipping Packaging Supplies Can be a Game-Changer

“It’s what's on the inside that really counts.” Although we often say this about people, some manufacturers and distributors think the same way about product packaging. They look over every product detail, and then ship it out in whatever box that is available, without any thought to protection or presentation. Ignoring custom shipping packaging, however, can have a negative impact on yo...