1. Use Auto-Bottoms or 1-2-3 Bottom Boxes
Save valuable packing time by using box styles that eliminate the need for tape or assembly. These quick-setup designs keep lines moving faster with less labor.
2. Align Packaging Dimensions with Your Facility’s Pallet Standards
Packaging optimized for your facility’s pallet sizes can drastically increase shipping efficiency. The right fit reduces freight costs and maximizes every load.
3. Add Instruction Sheets for Complex Assemblies
For more intricate designs, including a printed insert with step-by-step instructions can prevent errors, speed up training, and reduce rework.
4. Design Within the Packers’ Wingspan
Boxes that are too large to handle efficiently slow things down. Keeping dimensions ergonomic for the packer improves speed and minimizes physical strain.
5. Factor in Your Case Erector Specifications Early
Case erector machines have tight tolerance requirements. Letting your packaging designer know what equipment you use helps ensure flawless machine compatibility.
6. Print Identifiers Directly on the Carton
Adding clear, printed identifiers helps keep inventory organized and streamlines product staging after pack-out—especially in high-volume environments.
7. Minimize Empty Space Inside the Carton
Excess internal void not only wastes space—it also increases shipping costs and the risk of product damage. Right-sizing matters.
8. On Site Packaging Audits
Seeing your process firsthand allows the designers to spot inefficiencies and tailor solutions specifically to your operation.
