Four Ways to Save Money on Packaging

Time is money, and this applies perfectly to the world of logistics. In this article, we discuss four ways to save money on packaging. If you want everything to run as smoothly as possible, you need to optimise the number of orders prepared per hour. Here are some tips for speeding up warehouse operations so that you can pack, protect and seal parcels as efficiently as possible:

1. Choose the right packaging materials

Choosing the right materials will help you save time, increasing the number of orders packed per hour and, consequently, your business profits. In conclusion, the material you use has a clear impact on order preparation speed.

Protective mailers instead of boxes, where appropriate
Think carefully about how to optimise your packaging materials. All protective mailers sold by Inatech Packaging meet both your standards and ours, being made from recyclable paper and recyclable bubble wrap. The two components can be separated very easily, making the recycling process simple and more efficient. Although the bubble mailer is very strong due to its bubble wrap interior, it remains the best choice among courier mailers because it significantly reduces transport costs.

Courier mailers feature a permanent adhesive flap that seals the mailer. Once sealed, the mailer cannot be opened without being damaged, ensuring that postal items always reach the recipient safely.

VCI kraft paper is used to protect metal products from corrosion during transport and storage. VCI kraft papers are impregnated on both sides with volatile corrosion inhibitors and are particularly suitable for use as a protective layer between metal products.

Kraft paper roll is an environmentally friendly alternative with a wide range of uses that will pleasantly surprise you. If you have a shop selling organic or traditional products, or if your company focuses on environmentally friendly products, kraft paper should not be missing from your list of consumables.

The Emba-Quick box is a suspension and retention box with a special stretching mechanism that securely holds the product using stretch film across the corrugated cardboard format, thereby preventing any deformation.
Emba-Quick boxes are designed according to the customer’s requirements and the products they wish to package.
The film in Emba-Quick® boxes adapts to most unusual product contours. It optimally adapts to a wide range of product shapes as if it were another layer.

2. Use effective protective packaging

Protecting shipped products is very important. That is why you need to find a solution that allows parcels to be transported at minimal cost with maximum protection.

Perforated protective packaging
Save time during the protective packaging process for products that are about to be shipped! How can you do this? By choosing protective packaging that is ready-perforated or pre-cut. This eliminates the time initially lost cutting or trimming the packaging to fit the product inside. The air bubble film dispenser is an ideal time-saving solution.

Three-layer bubble wrap bags
They not only protect the entire surface of the product, but also secure it with a silicone flap closure. No additional adhesive tape or protective packaging is required, as the bubble wrap bag has multilayer films and provides shock and vibration protection.

Expanded polyethylene formats
Expanded polyethylene film belongs to the polymer category and is characterised by high elasticity, low liquid permeability, sound-absorbing properties and durability. It is available in several sizes, saving you the time needed to cut it according to your requirements.

When it comes to products with unusual shapes, customised packaging is the best choice
If you have large order volumes and the product does not have a standard shape that fits standard packaging, you should consider customised packaging that matches the shape of the product. This helps you save both time and packaging materials and reduce the quantity of packaging used. Inatech Packaging provides a wide range of packaging made from different materials that can be customised according to your preferences and requirements.

Best practices for customised packaging
Packaging that fits the product dimensions perfectly is the best solution for preventing damage. At the same time, you also save on the amount of packaging used. Efficient packaging materials reduce transport costs and optimise packed pallets. Customised packaging saves packaging time.

3. Seal your parcels quickly and correctly

The final packaging stage is essential for securing your parcels. The tips below will help you deliver your parcels safely while saving time.

Can you seal parcels using a different type of adhesive tape? How can you benefit from paper adhesive tape?
Paper adhesive tape is not harmful to the environment and is one of the most efficient methods of sealing parcels. It is a high-quality self-adhesive tape made from crepe paper impregnated with resin-based synthetic rubber. It uses a natural adhesive, and it is possible to see whether the packaging has been opened. It can also be recycled together with the cardboard packaging.

4. Invest in a packing station
This will help you organise your parcel packing area more effectively. It is efficient and will help you better prepare the workspace dedicated to packaging operations.

For additional advice regarding our product range and packaging operations, contact our packaging specialists at +40 214.480.358 or [email protected]