Inkjet Printing 101
Who Uses Inkjet Printing? Virtually every company that produces products also packages them for shipment and sale. Packaging includes the cans, bottles, jars, bags and/or shrink-wrap that contain the product itself, plus the boxes, crates, barrels, and pallets that bundle quantities of product for efficient shipment. Information printing on the packaging typically falls into two […]
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Shipping Trends Favor Parcels, Not Pallets (And Here’s Why That Matters)
As e-commerce continues to grow, the fulfillment process gets more complex. Manufacturers that are comfortable with palletized shipping may struggle with efficiency when dealing with individual parcels. Parcel shipping may be the key to keeping online consumers happy, but individual product shipments create different kinds of damage risk and cost impact than traditional bulk shipments on pallets. It’s essential for manufacturers to have optimized, efficient fulfillment plans in […]
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Inkjet Printers vs Preprinted Labels
This blog post is originally from one of our suppliers, Squid Ink. When a label is printed or placed onto a product, it must stay on for the manufacturer and customer to see. Without a legible bar code, serial number, logo, or identification number, the product could be lost or be placed where it shouldn’t […]
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Paper Remains Top Pick for Recyclable Packaging
Rising consumer demands call for fast, easy, reliable — and recyclable — packaging. As more consumers seek ways to become environmentally responsible, paper is a good choice for companies that ship goods to boost sustainability practices. Our paper solutions help reduce environmental impacts before and after they’ve reached the consumer. Sealed Air brand paper packaging is […]
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Tackle Dimensional Weight by Rethinking the Box
While we haven’t moved into the futuristic territory of The Jetsons, major retailers like Walmart are starting to roll out drone deliveries across several U.S. states. Just because companies are being granted patents for drones and airborne fulfillment centers doesn’t necessarily mean the use of these delivery technologies is readily available. Today, tomorrow, and for quite a […]
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AUTOBAG 850S Mail Order Fulfillment Case Study
This customer case study example comes from one of our suppliers, Sealed Air. Improving Operational Efficiency for Online Retailer, Fanatics The Challenge: Delivering to over 180 countries, Fanatics is a global supplier of sports fan merchandise including football shirts, shorts, socks, baseball caps, mugs, and other souvenirs. The online retail giant supplies consumers worldwide with […]
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The Benefits of Flexible Packaging
Flexible packaging options are becoming more prominent each year, as traditional methods are being replaced with more eco-friendly options in the food, pharmaceutical, and healthcare fields. Increased awareness of sustainability is fueling the growth. The cost of producing flexible packaging is lower than standard packaging, as it takes fewer materials to produce. The more film […]
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Autobag 600 Wide Bagging System Case Study
For maximum productivity in wide bag and horizontal packaging applications, the Autobag 600 Wide Bagging System provides versatile packaging capabilities for mail order fulfillment of larger items. In this application, two systems were installed to maximize productivity for this rapidly growing business. USPS-approved mailbag sizes range from 16″ wide by 27″ long. This mailbag system […]
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Autobag PS 125 OneStep Case Study
The Autobag PaceSetter PS 125 OneStep is a compact, tabletop bagger ideal for mid-volume fulfillment operations. In this application, the built-in imprinter is used to interface with a database for printing order information, address, and barcodes directly onto the mailbag. This semi-automatic system replaces the need for separate printing and hand-affixing labels and produces up […]
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Wide baggers for apparel fulfillment
Apparel mail-order packaging is expanding due to the growth of internet shopping. The speed of getting the package out the door after it’s been ordered is critical. It’s also important for the mail order package to arrive without any damage. Autobag’s new Autobag 600 and Autobag 650 Wide Bagging Systems are ideal for apparel fulfillment […]
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