Shipping Materials Your Small Business Warehouse Needs

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Some of the most difficult things to ship are made of glass. When I inherited most of the contents of my grandmother's house, I decided to sell the collectibles that were stored throughout. It was a difficult decision for me to make, not because of the sentimental value of these things, but because I was worried about how I would ship the stuff without it getting broken. Fortunately, I learned a lot about shipping these fragile items and have included much of what I learned here on my blog. You will find that it is possible to ship fragile items without any worries about it getting broken.

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Shipping Materials Your Small Business Warehouse Needs

5 February 2019
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If you own a small warehouse, then you likely handle shipping either daily or weekly. If this is the case, you will need to keep certain shipping and packing material items in stock to make sure there are no delays in the products being sent out at the time of order placement. If you are new to ordering the shipping materials and warehouse supplies you need, then you may not know where to begin. Here are some of the basic materials you need and what to know about each one.

Packaging Labels

The first thing you need to consider is your packaging labels. This can cover a wide variety of options, including packing labels for the items you are shipping and the shipping container as well. You want to have a consistent labeling system. This usually means making sure all the labels display your company logo, contact information, and shipping information. The shipping labels should match your logo and product labels to keep a professional look throughout the creating, packing, and shipping process.

Filler Options

Filler options refer to the packing filler you will use. For example, some smaller packages may simply need bubble wrap to ensure the safety and protection of the items you are shipping. However, other items may need more packing protection. This means you can use everything from packing peanuts to air pillows depending on the items and the type of services you offer. In many cases, you may want to narrow down the type of packing filler you prefer and then order various options so you have what you need no matter what the situation is.

Shipping Containers

Shipping containers should be consistent depending on the warehouse items you are sending out. The consistency in size and style of the shipping containers will not only look more professional to your customers, but they will also making packing easier for your warehouse team. For example, you may have certain containers for each type of item you sell and send out. With that sort of packing container in place, your packing staff in the warehouse can easily grab what they need without having to put much thought into the process of picking the wrong container. When you order supplies make sure to have these packing supplies in mind for your order.

These are just a few of the shipping materials and warehouse supplies your warehouse will need. This is especially true if your warehouse is moving from a storage warehouse to a shipping warehouse facility. If you are ready to get started and you have your supply list ready, contact a shipping materials company, such as Huckster Packaging & Supply. They should be able to help you with ordering, pricing, and any additional items you may need.