Corrugated boxes are a commonly used packaging option to fulfill packaging needs across all major industries. Generally, most manufacturers who use corrugated boxes finalize the products and only then look into the specifications of the boxes. Many use the specs followed for ages without realizing that new technologies and styles are now available.
Since these boxes get used in large numbers, it is crucial to understand the new technologies and styles that have come up instead of sticking with old and outdated techniques. Moreover, it is also crucial to know what costs may be involved, especially if you wish to customize these boxes to match your company’s branding and specific packaging needs.
Let’s look at some factors to keep in mind so you can optimize your usage of corrugated boxes and make large savings in costs –
1. Primary & Secondary Packaging
When cutting costs on corrugated boxes, one method is to check different ways of stacking the primary packaging, doing so automatically helps to save space in the secondary packaging as well since you can find the right size and specs. The second method is, by going over the product’s dimensions, you can revisit the actual requirement of the primary packaging saving the cost.
2. Alternate Styles of Packaging Boxes
Today’s packaging industry has seen tremendous growth and modernization. New technologies and styles are now available, giving better ways to package your products in corrugated boxes. It means that you no longer have to make do with a few choices and select options that either reduce the costs or increase the visibility and strength of the boxes and the look of the products.
3. Tracking Changes in Packaging Standards
Many companies are unaware of the updated packaging standards one can follow to ensure that their packaging needs get met correctly. By sticking to old standards like BF, Weight, etc., you may end up bearing huge cost implications, that you may be too late to realize. Hence, it is important to stay updated with the most recent packaging regulations to cut down on packaging costs.
Here’s the thing. When you periodically get your packaging audited and look at the newer options available, you can find the ones that best serve your packaging needs while saving a lot of money and increasing your market share.
CLOSING THOUGHTS
As a rule of thumb, you are recommended to monitor your packaging requirements and compare them against the latest technologies and styles currently available. Doing so can show you how to optimize your usage and maybe even cut costs.
To know more about how you can save huge costs on your corrugated box usage, book your 1-on-1 Meeting with Rahul Singhal. Just drop a message ‘121 with Rahul’ on #9582216844 and we will get back to you.
