Reasons why protective packaging is important?

Manufacturers might be crippled by losses caused by a faulty product. Every industry recognises that a certain percentage of products will be damaged at some point, and they factor this into their profit projections. The percentage of damage loss can be reduced with effective employee training, the use of dunnage/cushioning systems, and adherence to general product handling norms. While protective packaging may appear to be a necessary evil, excessive packaging can drain earnings to the point where protective packaging costs more than it saves in terms of damaged goods. The answer to the question "how much packaging is too much?" varies greatly depending on the package-product system, and should be assessed on a case-by-case basis.

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The most cost-effective package may appear to be in the red outlined area, where packaging and damage costs coincide, but this does not take into consideration prices incurred elsewhere in the supply chain. So, the best package cost would be in the green ellipse, which includes the overall cost curve's lowest point. The purpose of protective package design and implementation is to get the maximum protection for the least amount of money. Let's take a look at the many types of dunnage and cushioning that can be used to protect products on a per-package and per-unit-load basis.
Dunnage serves a variety of purposes, but its primary goal is to provide additional protection for the product. It protects by providing bracing/spacing, void fill, abrasion resistance, and increased stacking strength.

The function of dunnage in terms of bracing/spacing is to position the product appropriately in the packaging and retain it in an accurate spot. To avoid damage from dents created during shipment, the product is sometimes placed in the middle of a package, away from container walls. Glass bottles, for example, need to be separated since they can collide during shipping and break. Semi-rigid materials are used for bracing and spacing because they are hard enough to keep objects in place yet soft enough to absorb some shock. These airbags keep the boxes from shifting during transportation, which could cause product damage.

The basic goal of void fill is to prevent the contents of a shipping container from shifting by filling empty space. A designer does not specify the dimensions of void fill materials in a given layout. Instead, it is the job of the packers to adequately fill the package in order to safeguard the contents. Packing paper, packing peanuts, and air cushions are all common void fillers.

Throughout distribution, abrasion prevention is essential, particularly during shipping when vibration occurs. Vibrations can cause rubbing, which can cause abrasion damage to the goods. Abrasion is reduced by using materials that coat package surfaces or wrap items. To avoid abrasion, this product is stretch wrapped within the package.

Many corrugated containers are unable to withstand the heavy loads that may be put on top of them during transport and storage. Adding an insert is a low-cost technique to give your stacking strength a boost. This is commonly done with corrugated fold-ups.

While dunnage is sometimes seen as a waste of space, it may provide excellent protection for a product. There are many different types of dunnage; the sort of product you have will influence which dunnage is best for you. To understand more, have a look at our Packaging Distribution course.