5 TIPS FOR SAVING WHEN BUYING PACKAGING

In this article we will show you how you can save when buying your packaging! At first glance, anyone who owns a business quickly realises that every little change can represent a big expense or a big saving. That is, if your business is E-commerce, shipping is a mandatory expense and therefore packaging plays a key role. So any saving you make on packaging can make a big difference to your business, however small.

For an e-commerce, having good packaging is very important, not only to reduce losses and damages that may occur, in the merchandise, during its transport or storage. Furthermore, having great packaging is crucial because it is the first image that the customer will have of your product and your online shop. In this sense, how can we find a balance between good packaging without it affecting our budget too much?

1- Take advantage of volume discounts:

For example, if you have available space and can anticipate your purchase, it is preferable that you buy your packaging in large quantities. You will already be saving thanks to the scaled prices by volume and specific offers. However, we are aware that this is not always easy, especially if you are starting up an e-commerce business. As well as finding a supplier that also offers you to buy packaging in small quantities and fast delivery will also be an option, so you will save on storage costs. Depending on the stage you are at in your e-commerce business, opt for one or the other option.

2- Optimise the number of packaging formats:

It is definitely very tempting to occupy our warehouse with many boxes and different types of fillers for each product (depending on the business, this point can be essential). However, it can significantly affect your packaging invoice and introduce some complexity into your shipping and warehousing process. If you use a reduced number of packaging formats for all your products, or that can be adapted to their size as is, for example, the case for telescopic or variable height boxespackaging, you will save on the purchase of packaging by getting better prices per volume. In addition, you will also simplify your storage stock.

You should also bear in mind that this can mean other costs, such as having more space to fill in your packaging to avoid products wobbling. Along with more transport costs, due to the greater weight or volume, and a feeling from the customer that the product is over-packed. So sometimes adapting the packaging to the size and shape of the product will allow you to save on your shipping costs.

Ideally, each company should evaluate the different alternatives according to their needs and resources. And if you have any doubts, it is important to count on the advice of specialised companies that have a global vision of which formats exist in the market.

3- Do not focus only on boxes:

Above all, when we think of shipping only boxes come to mind, but that is not the only way to send our products. If you have small or soft products (clothes, for example), plastic envelopes, padded envelopes (with bubbles and paper) are other options you can consider.

4- Identify your dispatches correctly

Above all, it is very important that you identify your packaging to avoid your goods going astray. Therefore, labelling your items to indicate their fragility or the specific handling conditions can make all the difference.

5- Use quality packaging

Choosing low-quality packaging, or packaging that is not the most appropriate for the products being shipped, apart from directly affecting the image that your company transmits, can cause various problems. As a result, it is more likely that during shipping damage will occur, with the consequent added expense of refunds, returns or compensation to customers.

In short: you have an e-commerce and you need packaging? Talk to us and we will advise you. Today RAJA already offers its services to a large number of online shops selling books, electronics, cosmetics, clothing and accessories, sports equipment, wines, etc…

Go to our website or contact us on 707 788 008.