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Packaging and Shipment (CLT) - Chapter4
Packaging - correct answer ✔Process of using materials to contain and
protect a product during handling, storage and shipping.
Three Levels of Packaging - correct answer ✔1. Primary package - holds the
actual product
2. secondary Package - holds a group of packages for easier handling
3. Transport Package - pallet (with protective covering such as polyurethane
Threats to products that packaging addresses - correct answer ✔- Shock -
Compression
- Vibration - Moisture
- Heat - Cold
**Note: Value of items is an important consideration in choice of packaging
material
Packaging Impact on Operations - correct answer ✔Product Protection
Trailer cube/weight utilization
Material handling efficiency
Ergonomics
Total cost
Line-side pack qua
, Warehouse space utilization
Product identity (visual control)
Environmental concerns
Factors to consider in packaging choice - correct answer ✔- Products
fragility
- Transport conditions - heat or cold
- Interaction between product and packaging
- Number of units shipped together
- Type of transport, loading or unloading materials
- Customer shipping instructions
- Cost requirements
- Environmental impacts or disposal
Carrier Requirements - correct answer ✔Carrier's tariffs and classifications
for protective packaging can influence the type of packing and packing
method
Unit Loads - used for easier transport - correct answer ✔- Master Cartons
- Pallets
- Specialty containers
Palletized loads - ways to secure - correct answer ✔- Pallet wrappers - uses
stretch film
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