"Some shipments literally could not be delivered undamaged – and we were paying for the repairs."
— Logistics officer, high-volume production division
The problem:
Even though the company packed its parts into strong boxes with void fill, the following happened regularly:
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Damage in transit – heavy components fell through the bottom of the box or damaged other parts inside the parcel
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Non-standard shapes made simple stacking impossible – "dead space" appeared inside containers
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Higher costs for claims and logistics insurance
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Inefficient storage – the boxes took up more space than the goods themselves
Our solution: technical boxes designed for load, not for looks
1. Double-layer base + reinforced corrugated board
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Designed for a load capacity of 35+ kg
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Reinforced at the points under greatest stress
2. Internal movement blocking
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Specially designed cut-outs and holders that keep every component in place
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Eliminates shocks and prevents the parts from touching each other
3. A modular box system by component type
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This allowed container loading to be optimised – usable volume rose by up to 27 %
4. Reusability
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The boxes could be folded flat and reused – ideal for reverse logistics or trade fairs
Results after 3 months:
|
Metric |
Change |
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Components damaged in transit |
-68 % |
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Cost of claims and servicing |
-52 % |
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Efficiency of transport space use |
+27 % |
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Reduction in storage space required |
-18 % |
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Reused packaging (within Slovakia) |
35 % of total volume |
The client’s reaction:
"We did not need a cheaper box, we needed a box that stopped costing us money. And that is what we got. Suddenly there are fewer claims, less stress, and the warehouse breathes more easily."
— Head of warehouse, anonymous industrial manufacturing client
Conclusion:
In industry it is often forgotten that the packaging is part of the product. If a component arrives damaged, the loss is yours.
Investing in functional, technically designed packaging is a one-off step that saves tens of thousands a year.
Do you have a product that is demanding in terms of packing, safety or weight?
Get in touch – we will prepare a solution that keeps your products intact and your costs under control
