Author Archives: Alex Kava

What Did that Label Reveal?

When you send your customers an order, shipping supplies should assist that process. However, used paper should NOT carry customer information from their orders into an open work space bin. The first step is to print only what your business … Continue reading

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What comes with your candy?

You can have a candy box that appears perfectly clean yet the box isn’t suitable for bare food (the most difficult issue). Most candy boxes will appear colorful; have a nice-looking paper on top; or will be transparent with windows. … Continue reading

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Do Not Forget, Good Shipping Supplies is Good Business

A breakdown in shipping supplies can be compared to being stranded with no fuel on a very crowded highway. All forward motion stops; orders accumulate, personnel wait at the workplace, and ultimately the consumer waits longer than he/she should. For … Continue reading

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Don’t Guess Box Size

As a matter of fact, one of the biggest decisions when it comes to preparing a shipment is deciding what size of the cardboard box will best fit your product. One might consider this as a minor decision; however, in … Continue reading

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Stopping the pack problems

Do you know why some shipments arrive perfectly boxed while other shipments appear destroyed, torn or crushed? While we all tend to blame the shipping company for these problems, this is not always true. More times than not, the problem … Continue reading

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Why does your Candy get crushed?

One of the most frequently asked questions (fqa) when selling Candy through e-commerce is how to prevent your Candy from being crushed prior to arrival at the customer’s doorstep. Many business owners invest time in selecting excellent products. Business owners … Continue reading

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How Proper Packaging Supports Efficient Operations

The primary function of packaging supplies is to provide the product’s journey to the consumer unscathed (i.e. in the exact condition as it was received by the shipper). This seems like a straightforward goal, however many companies find out the … Continue reading

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Before You Buy Another Bin

Walk through almost any garage, basement, stockroom, or storage closet and you will find the same challenge. There never seems to be enough room. Shelves fill up. Items get stacked in corners. Things that were easy to find a few … Continue reading

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The Hidden Shipping Costs

Most people think shipping costs are all about postage. They compare carrier rates, look for discounts, and try to save a few dollars on each shipment. While those things matter, there is another cost that often gets ignored. It happens … Continue reading

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Boxes That Don’t Fail

Most people do not think much about cardboard boxes until one breaks at the worst possible time. A ripped bottom, crushed corner, or soggy side can quickly turn a simple move or shipment into a headache. That is why businesses, … Continue reading

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