Shippers often overlook improvements at pack-out. Focusing on new automation technologies in the picking process doesn’t eliminate the bottleneck, it just pushes it downstream. Humans simply don't have the time to consider all the various ways to pack an order or the costs associated with each unique shipment.
Cartonizaton is a step in an order lifecycle where the correct box configuration is determined for optimal shipping - from reducing air inside the box, to saving on transportation costs. It's a piece of the supply chain puzzle that's becoming more and more critical as order fulfillment demand explodes and parcel carriers struggle with capacity.
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Optimizing Parcel Packing to Cut Costs
Enhance your shipping efficiency by prioritizing improvements in pack-out processes, including cartonization strategies, to minimize waste, lower transportation costs, and meet increasing order fulfillment demands sustainably.
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