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The Best Time to Consider Package DesignType of Manufacturer: Large Quantity Assembly Lines Prior to Any Manufacturing Large Pre-Assembled Products During Product Production Custom Product Ships Unassembled Upon Product Completion

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Aircraft Customer: Reusable Container Case Study • Steel • Hardware • Waterproof • Loading ramp• Significant Packaging Cost Savings• Expedited Round Robin Shipping• Reduced Packaging Waste

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Shipping MethodHave a plan…Optimize the Payload – No Void Space• International Sea Containers• Freight Trucking• Weight vs Freight CostsBenefits  Reduce Shipping Costs  Reduce Blocking & Bracing needs  Reduce Costs Associated with Packaging

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Parts Machining Manufacturer: Load Optimization Case Study Before After• Eliminated Wasted Void Space• No Load Blocking or Bracing Required

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Packaging Materials• Corrugated  Pro: Inexpensive in large quantities• Triple Wall  Pro: Light weight & good for air freight• Wood Crates  Pro: Economic Outer Pack• Light & Heavy Duty Wood Box  Pro: Good for Type 2 & 3 Manufacturers

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Package Closure & Opening SafetyConsider Tools, Manpower & Possible Injury• Metal Strapping• Tapes• Stretch Wrap• Staples• Latches• Adhesive

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