Packaging and
shipping: what types exist and which are the best
When you
have a business and you have to send products to customers, you do not always
have A or B. That is, you do not have the option to send it in a box or in an
envelope. Actually, there are many types of packaging, both in boxes
and in the case of envelopes. And the same goes for shipping options.
You also have many courier companies that are responsible for taking
orders to their recipients.
If you've
never stopped to think about it before and now you want to know what packaging you can use, the different
ways to use it, or the options you have to send your products, here we will
talk about all of them below.
Why the way packaging products are
shipped matters:
When a
person places an order online (or by any other means that involves receiving it
at home or office via courier or by post), we know that the least they can look
at is the packaging. For them the most important thing is what is
inside. However, the truth is that taking care of that "first
impression" you make is as or more important as protecting what is inside.
For this
reason, when working with different packaging, it is important to find
which one is the most appropriate
according to the type of product that you want to send; not only to
prevent deterioration, but also because you can create a sense of detail that
makes the person repeat when buying again.
Using
colored boxes, with the company logo, or even personalized ribbon (colored,
with the company name, with details or images, etc.) can be viable options.
The problem
is that, when it comes to shipping, we always think that there are only two
options: envelope or box. But in reality, there are many more.
Types of packaging for companies:
Imagine that
you have to send a product. The usual thing is that you think of sending
it in a box and that's it but, if it is very small, instead of a box you could
consider a bag, or an envelope. Or maybe a small box. In the
packaging market, there are many options to choose from. Depending on the
material, you may find the following:
·
Pallets:
They are the largest options
that make it easy to move heavy goods and at the same time that they are
protected on all sides.
·
Containers:
It is the shipping method of large-scale
commerce, because we are talking about large items with a large capacity and
used to transport merchandise by land, sea or air.
·
Bags:
They are quite inexpensive,
and many of them usually come with bubble wrap to protect what is
inside. The latter raise the price a bit but within the packaging, they
are the least expensive.
·
Envelopes:
The case of envelopes is
similar to the above. There are many sizes, with greater or lesser
hardness, with bubble wrap to protect the interior, etc. Its price is
around that of the bags since they are very cheap. Most are made of paper
of different weights or cardboard (hard or soft, it depends on the thickness).
·
Sacks:
Sacks are much larger than bags or envelopes, and
although they can also be made of paper, it is usual that you find them made of
plastic or fabric. Its objective is to protect what is inside that is why
they are created with different layers that, once filled, close.
·
Inflatable bags:
This packaging has the characteristic that it inflates
with pressurized air when it is closed, in such a way that it protects the
products so that they do not move at any time. When you open it, the air
escapes and the product is intact. It is more expensive than normal bags,
due to the system it carries.
·
Boxes:
Boxes are a whole
world. Not only are there the typical cardboard boxes that you receive,
but there are others that are harder, thermal boxes (that withstand the cold or
heat, modular boxes (to put one inside the other) ... The cheapest are the
basic ones, which are the most used by businesses along with envelopes and
bags.
Shipping options: which is better?
Once you
know the types of packaging, and the cheapest options you can choose from,
shipping is another important point to consider. Because there is not only
Post Office; also courier companies. And within these, there are many
to choose from, but there are others less known but that can be very
profitable.
In
general, what you should take into account is the destination of the
products you are going to sell. If these are always going to be national,
that is, shipping through the same country, you can opt for companies that
cover all cities and also give you a good price; but if your shipments are
international, it is worth establishing an agreement or collaboration with a
company to deal with both national and international ones.
The price of
couriers is usually higher; especially if at the beginning of your
business you don't have many orders. If there is a large volume of
shipments, the company offers a very affordable price.
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