Whether your company should use expendable or returnable packaging depends on the shipping cycle and your unique packaging needs. No “clear-cut” variable will determine which...
Global Transport
5 Tips to Shipping Internationally Produced Products
Shipping internationally produced products can present a variety of obstacles. But it’s possible to reduce the difficulty of those shipments by implementing strategic focus....
The Top Influencers of Industrial Packaging Design
Why are packaging decisions made and implemented? What factors determine how managers choose one packaging design over another? According to a study published in the...
4 Ways to “Green” Your Supply Chain Without Changing Packaging Materials
Typically, people associate the words “green” and “sustainable” with products made from recyclable materials. However, in the manufacturing supply chain, returnable packaging...
Avoid These Mistakes When Shipping Wood Crates
For any global manufacturer (and domestic), wood crates are a packaging staple. Dating back to 18th century Europe, wood crates are thought to be the first-ever product...





