Packaging protects the product, communicates essential information and connects individual units to the commercial shipment. Late packaging decisions can delay production, create relabelling work or make otherwise acceptable goods unsuitable for the buyer.
Map the complete packaging hierarchy
Record the product quantity in each unit pack, inner box and master carton, plus dimensions and weights. For mixed products or sizes, define how assortment and carton identification will work.
Control label content and revisions
- Product name, model, size and pack quantity
- Manufacturer and responsible-party information
- Lot, date and traceability fields
- Country-of-origin statement where required
- Approved symbols, language and barcode data
- Artwork revision and print-proof approval
Design for the transport route
Consider moisture, compression, handling, palletisation, container utilisation and the expected route. Fragile equipment may need purpose-designed protection, orientation markings or accessory control.
Complete a packing audit
Before dispatch, reconcile product, labels, quantities, carton numbers, dimensions, weights and shipping marks with the purchase order and packing list. Photograph agreed checkpoints and record any approved deviation.
This guide provides general commercial education. Product-specific technical, legal and regulatory requirements should be confirmed for the selected product and destination market.