Transition to on-demand inflatable packaging lowers damage while reducing waste for ecommerce company
In today’s competitive market, product protection and efficiency are essential. A leading outdoor product manufacturer partnered with Pregis to optimize both in their packaging process.
Overview
How many rolls of bubble cushioning does it take to package a personalized outdoor landscape stone with rough edges and an atypical shape? It’s not a question looking for a punchline, it’s the kind of question packaging engineers at Pregis can more easily tackle on behalf of customers because of deep knowledge and the Pregis IQ.
In this case, the answer is zero. They were able to do it with Pregis AirSpeed® Hybrid Cushioning (HC) and cut waste by more than half.
Challenge
A small ecommerce business was using bubble cushioning to protect its customized stone product inside a corrugated box that was then shipped to the customer. The bubble cushioning monopolized a significant amount of the customer’s warehouse footprint. To add to the company’s challenges, there were inconsistencies in the amount of material being utilized per box, and the bubble cushioning was inconveniently located outside of the reach of the packers. Both of these challenges contributed to unpredictable material costs, and reduced throughput via an inefficient packing workflow, which posed ergonomic challenges for packers.
In general, the traditional bubble cushioning was bulky and hard to maneuver. As the customer grew, the material became very problematic to work with. The reliable availability of this packaging was also an issue since they had to order small amounts frequently in an effort to manage the clutter. Frustrated and reaching out for assistance, the customer was put in touch with Pregis to find an alternative solution.
Pregis was able to provide the customer with everything they needed to streamline their internal packaging process, reduce materials, and maximize their warehouse space.
Solution
Pregis recommended a corrugated sleeve solution, and its AirSpeed® Ascent™ high-pressure inflatable cushioning system running AirSpeed® Hybrid Cushioning (HC) film. Pregis also offered up all of the necessary training and procedural development needed to roll out the product internally – all within days.
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