Summer shipping season is almost here and with it comes the added challenge of packaging items to successfully withstand hot temperatures. The packaging choices you make will determine whether meltable and perishable items arrive in tact and consumer-ready. The following packaging tips will help ensure shipping success when sending temperature-sensitive items during hot summer months. …
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D Flute for eCommerce Packaging: Why It Works
Over the years Pratt has developed a unique set of tools to ensure that packaging solutions are seamlessly executed, thoughtfully branded and compatible with existing supply chain and manufacturing processes. As part of our effort to optimize packaging for our customers, we offer D flute corrugated boxing technology made from 100% recycled paper, which produces flutes smaller …
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Growing Demand for Paper Based Packaging
According to RISI VP Global Packaging Ken Waghorne in his speech to Paper 2017, sponsored by the American Forest & Paper Assn., the demand for paper based packaging is growing due to the rise of ecommerce and the environmental concerns around plastic packaging. Ecommerce specifically contributes to the increased demand for container board like Pratt’s 100% recycled corrugated …
eCommerce Supply Chain Optimization: Benefits to Outsourcing 3PL
eCommerce companies looking to optimize their supply chain can benefit from strategic partnerships with suppliers and logistics companies who not only represent brand values but also deliver third party logistics (3PL) solutions that are efficient and in response to company fulfillment needs. While supply chain integration for certain elements can provide some control, flexibility and …
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Pratt Officially Opens Its Newest Corrugated Box Factory in Beloit, WI
Pratt Industries officially opened its newest corrugated box factory today – a $60 million investment in Beloit, Wisconsin. Governor Scott Walker, who was on hand for the ribbon cutting and a tour of the 350,000 sq. foot facility, hailed the company for creating “good paying jobs here and across the United States.” “We’re thrilled …
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5 Elements of a Successful Retail Shipping Program
Run an online retail business and in need of packaging supplies? If you’re shipping dozens, or even hundreds of packages per day then this guide is for you – everything you need to know to ship products in a customer-friendly, efficient and cost-effective manner. 1. Packaging Materials: Think inside the box! For an online retail business, the …
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Pratt Industries to Attend Craft Brewers Association Conference
The Craft Brewers Association conference is coming up next month in Washington, DC on April 10-13, 2017. It is the only industry event that serves both brewpubs and packaging breweries. About The Craft Brewers Association Conference (CBC) For professional brewers, CBC is the number one environment in North America for concentrated, affordable brewing education and idea …
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Supply Chain Savings by Changing the Box
Carton right-sizing is the practice of using a container that will minimize empty space while still offering adequate protection and is critical to optimizing supply chain savings. Choosing the right protective carton for shipped products involves multiple considerations including protection, warehousing, sustainability and DIM weight optimization. This guide to right-sizing a box to its contents will help your business not …
Holiday Shipping Tips
The holiday shipping season is upon us, which means companies are gearing up to handle the annual influx of holiday shipments. If you’re a small business owner or eCommerce shipper, every minute counts and it’s important that you’re prepared to meet any and all customer demands of the season. Ensure that your holiday packages get …
E-commerce Packaging Considerations for Consumer-Based Businesses
For consumer-based eCommerce businesses, the customer experience is probably the single most important factor to company success. Customers are a company’s greatest asset, and it’s just good business to satisfy customers. Since packaging and the box in which a product is contained is likely the first tangible interaction a customer will have with the brand, it’s …
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