Optimize your packing process: 3 practical tips

The expression time is money can be used in many situations and especially in the world of logistics. In most operations it is important to optimize the number of orders per hour and shift. We therefore try to help you save both time and energy in the warehouse. We’ve come up with 3 tips to help you pick, pack and ship your goods more efficiently.

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1. Choose time-saving packaging

The choice of packing material affects how quickly your goods can be packed. Some choices may seem trivial, but for the warehouse, it can save a few seconds, resulting in more packed orders per hour with no extra effort. Time saved can be used in other areas of the packing process, such as quality control of deliveries to reduce shortages and returns.

Replace boxes with envelopes and e-commerce bags

Some believe that envelopes and e-commerce bags can only be used for low-value goods, but in fact the only limitations that should be taken into account are the protection factor and size. If switching from boxes to envelopes and e-commerce bags is an option, there are two clear benefits:

• Faster packing per product: e-commerce bags and envelopes are ready to pack from the start compared to having to manually erect a box and tape it.
• Lower transport cost per product: both weight and volume are reduced for transport, which means transport costs are also reduced.

Use boxes with quick release

In cases where you need to use boxes, it’s good to know that the assembly aspect can be made both faster and easier with our quick-release boxes. The bottom part locks itself with a light push on the sides, which offers many advantages:

• Save time: the boxes assemble 2.5 times faster than standard boxes.
• Save energy: they are also 2.5 times easier to assemble. Which means your team will be glad they saved an extra moment during packing.
• Save space: many people choose to build stacks of pre-made boxes. With quick-release boxes, they can instead easily assemble boxes as needed, saving storage space.

Made-to-measure packaging

If large parts of your product range do not fit into our standard range of packaging, customised packaging can be the solution to simplify your packing process. Let RAJA’s packaging experts develop a cost-effective packaging solution that saves time and respects the environment without compromising quality – based on your unique needs:

• Save the world: by using custom packaging, you reduce unnecessary use of packaging materials.
• Save money: custom boxes lead to lighter shipments, which leads to reduced transportation costs.
• Customised functionality: you choose the features of your packaging. Perhaps your business needs packaging with handles or plastic film to hold products in place?

Interested in custom packaging? Send us a request at info@rajapack.se or call us at 010-33 08 200 for a free quote.

2. Protect your products faster

Another important part of packaging is fillers and protectors, which include everything from bubble wrap to paper protectors or packing chips. Protective materials are extremely important to protect products during transport. By streamlining this part of your packaging process, the savings can quickly become quite significant.

Skip the knife with perforated bubble wrap

Many of our customers choose perforated bubble wrap to save time and reduce the risk of accidents in the warehouse. Perforated sheets make it easy to tear individual sheets from the film roll, completely eliminating the moment of measuring out each sheet and cutting it loose with a knife, for example.

Bubble bags – 360 degree protection in under 10 seconds

If the design of your products allows it, it is a good idea to use bubble bags, which quickly cover the product from all sides while protecting the product from moisture, ensuring that it arrives dry and intact. If you want to save even more time, we recommend bubble bags with self-adhesive strips. Of course, our range also includes eco-friendly bubble bags.

Packaging machines tailored to your business

Filling and protection packaging machines are ideal for e-commerce companies handling large volumes of orders. Once a packing machine is installed, it is often seen that the machine will pay for itself quickly as the number of orders packed per hour increases dramatically. Choose from air cushion machines or paper protection machines. The advantages are many:

• Cost-effective: produce your filling material on demand, quickly and efficiently.
• Save space: when you use packaging machines, your filling material takes up much less storage space.
• RAJA can help you decide which machine is best for you – contact us today for help.

3. Seal your shipments faster

Sealing is the last step before products are shipped, and of course it’s very important that this step is done right. The most common way is to use some type of packing tape, but it’s not the only way – in fact, it’s possible to skip packing tape altogether if you use packaging with self-adhesive seals. Using packaging with sealing strips means saving time (you don’t have to stand and individually tape each box) and money (you avoid pallets of tape taking up storage space). RAJA has a wide range of different types of packaging that already have self-adhesive closures, here is a selection:

• Cartons and boxes: express box, Easybox self-adhesive box with quick release, Easybox with double cover strips and quick release, brown cardboard envelopes with self-adhesive seal
• Bags and envelopes: e-commerce bags, white e-commerce ‘return’ bags with handle, cardboard envelopes with self-adhesive cover strip, plastic bubble envelopes

Bonus tips: get more organised and stress less

It can be called a workstation, a packing table or a packing station. Whatever the term, it’s an area where you pack and prepare packages for shipping. By using our packing tables, you can be more organised, efficient and prepared compared to using a regular table. You have constant access to all your packing materials within an arm’s length. Check out our warehouse and storage section to see our full range of products related to warehousing, with everything from tray and shelf carts to work gloves.

Want help optimising your packing process?

RAJA are specialists in packing and packaging. On our website you will find everything you need in packaging, from boxes and cartons to filling and protection materials, and more. Feel free to contact us to speak with our packaging specialists who, based on your products and needs, will offer free advice on which packaging solutions are best suited to your business’s unique needs and circumstances.

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