Corrugated and global supply chains
27 Jun 2024
Corrugated cardboard has been used for several decades to transport products and prevent damage to them as they travel through global supply chains.
Now, as those global supply chains come under increasing pressure to perform in a cost-effective way and lots of new technologies are introduced to support those supply chains, one thing remains unchanged. That corrugated remains the preferred packaging material for so many manufacturers.
Choosing the right packaging, that is real-world tested, means products and reputations are protected, and supply chains work efficiently and effectively. Some of this success can be attributed to skilled design and confidence in material capabilities to maximise its benefits in a range of situations, scenarios and industry sectors.
Engineered design
The construction of the raw material, corrugated cardboard, is one element that gives corrugated packaging such positive attributes.
The fluting, across all board grades, gives superb rigidity and this is only enhanced by the structural element of the design. This means that well engineered packaging designs can provide cushioning for product and makes for very robust transit packaging solutions, especially important if packs are being stacked high in containers or vehicles.
In addition to the structural design, outside print can be utilised to be hugely advantageous in identifying product and managing stock levels and warehouse inventories. Print can encompass a variety of information including bar codes and QR codes, storage directions, product volumes, in fact, pretty much anything a customer wishes to communicate on the outer box including their brand identity.
Sustainable supply chains
Corrugated has always been a sustainable packaging material, however sustainable supply chains have never been as important.
Businesses are taking their Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) policies very seriously and meeting a series of objectives and reporting data is required.
They are required to report on three types of emissions:
Scope 1 – direct emissions from company facilities
Scope 2 – power and energy emissions
Scope 3 – indirect emissions related to materials used, transportation and other activities generated outside of their own walls.
It is the latter category in which packaging falls.
With the advent of technology global supply chains, and many other sectors, have seemingly become more complex.
However, corrugated remains unaffected and resolutely steadfast as the preferred packaging material to support those global supply chains.
To maximise the benefits, those sourcing corrugated, should choose a tried and tested supplier like Boxes and Packaging and the Logson Group, to ensure those solutions are correctly engineered.
Experience in providing global supply chain packaging, for which awards have been won, has seen the teams create packs for everything from heavy duty machinery radiators to cooker hobs to sports equipment.
It’s a never-ending pipeline of opportunities and the teams are knowledgeable in their raw material knowledge, design and print capabilities and, because they understand the rigours of the supply chain, can create solutions that pass any necessary testing and withstand the challenges it may face.
To contact your nearest Boxes and Packaging design team visit https://www.boxesandpackaging.co.uk/getintouch.html
Now, as those global supply chains come under increasing pressure to perform in a cost-effective way and lots of new technologies are introduced to support those supply chains, one thing remains unchanged. That corrugated remains the preferred packaging material for so many manufacturers.
Choosing the right packaging, that is real-world tested, means products and reputations are protected, and supply chains work efficiently and effectively. Some of this success can be attributed to skilled design and confidence in material capabilities to maximise its benefits in a range of situations, scenarios and industry sectors.
Engineered design
The construction of the raw material, corrugated cardboard, is one element that gives corrugated packaging such positive attributes.
The fluting, across all board grades, gives superb rigidity and this is only enhanced by the structural element of the design. This means that well engineered packaging designs can provide cushioning for product and makes for very robust transit packaging solutions, especially important if packs are being stacked high in containers or vehicles.
In addition to the structural design, outside print can be utilised to be hugely advantageous in identifying product and managing stock levels and warehouse inventories. Print can encompass a variety of information including bar codes and QR codes, storage directions, product volumes, in fact, pretty much anything a customer wishes to communicate on the outer box including their brand identity.
Sustainable supply chains
Corrugated has always been a sustainable packaging material, however sustainable supply chains have never been as important.
Businesses are taking their Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) policies very seriously and meeting a series of objectives and reporting data is required.
They are required to report on three types of emissions:
Scope 1 – direct emissions from company facilities
Scope 2 – power and energy emissions
Scope 3 – indirect emissions related to materials used, transportation and other activities generated outside of their own walls.
It is the latter category in which packaging falls.
With the advent of technology global supply chains, and many other sectors, have seemingly become more complex.
However, corrugated remains unaffected and resolutely steadfast as the preferred packaging material to support those global supply chains.
To maximise the benefits, those sourcing corrugated, should choose a tried and tested supplier like Boxes and Packaging and the Logson Group, to ensure those solutions are correctly engineered.
Experience in providing global supply chain packaging, for which awards have been won, has seen the teams create packs for everything from heavy duty machinery radiators to cooker hobs to sports equipment.
It’s a never-ending pipeline of opportunities and the teams are knowledgeable in their raw material knowledge, design and print capabilities and, because they understand the rigours of the supply chain, can create solutions that pass any necessary testing and withstand the challenges it may face.
To contact your nearest Boxes and Packaging design team visit https://www.boxesandpackaging.co.uk/getintouch.html
