Packaging and Shipment (CLT) - Chapter 4 Questions and Answers with Complete Solutions 100% Correct

Packaging and Shipment (CLT) - Chapter 4
Questions and Answers with Complete Solutions
100% Correct

Packaging - ANSWER Process of using materials to contain and protect a
product during handling, storage and shipping.


Three Levels of Packaging - 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 - ANSWER - Shock - Compression
- Vibration - Moisture
- Heat - Cold


**Note: Value of items is an important consideration in choice of packaging
material


Packaging Impact on Operations - 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 - 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 - ANSWER Carrier's tariffs and classifications for
protective packaging can influence the type of packing and packing method


Unit Loads - used for easier transport - ANSWER - Master Cartons
- Pallets
- Specialty containers


Palletized loads - ways to secure - ANSWER - Pallet wrappers - uses stretch film
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