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Ever felt a pang of anxiety watching your products embark on their journey across continents? Your heart races, praying they’ll reach their destination unscathed. As a logistics manager, custom crating can help put your mind at ease. In this post, we unravel how custom crating, an often-overlooked aspect of the supply chain, could be the…
You may have heard about the process of rotomolding. This technology has become more popular in the last 20 years and has revolutionized the manufacturing process of many common items. Products made by rotomolding include hollow vessels, septic tanks, road signs, and other complex hollow shapes. Rotomolding, short for rotational molding, is a thermoplastic manufacturing…
Corrugated cardboard is not the same as traditional cardboard boxes. Mixing them up can lead to damaged products, unhappy customers, and lost sales. But what exactly are corrugated boxes, and why are they used in over 95% of product shipments across North America? In this article, we’ll break down what they are, how they’re made, and why they’re…
In today’s fast-paced, globalized economy, packaging is much more than just a box or a wrapper — it is a strategic element that directly impacts product integrity, user experience, and supply chain performance. Whether in the food industry, e-commerce, or high-tech manufacturing, well-designed packaging plays a vital role in protecting goods, conveying brand identity, and…
Professional audio-visual equipment can often be very expensive. Damages caused by something as simple as a lack of proper transportation would be a shame. Equipment protection cases are therefore one of your most important investments. For example, this may be the case for transporting DJ equipment or PA systems. Here is how to transport sound…
With temperature fluctuations, high humidity levels and more, air and sea transport conditions are not always ideal for merchandise. Your products may be exposed to several conditions that can cause damage. They must therefore be protected well, especially if your products are made of metal or contain metal components. Find out why it’s important to…
The IP Code is an international standard developed by the International Electrotechnical Commission. It measures the level of protection and seal of a material, object, or in this case, a protective case. The IP rating always follows the same format: the letters IP followed by two digits (ex. IP23). These two digits each have their…
Customer returns logistics, also called reverse logistics, are just as important as shipment logistics. Taking the time to develop an optimized reverse logistics strategy will help you increase customer satisfaction and make significant savings. Here is how to optimize your reverse logistics strategy. Determine the main reasons for product returns Product returns are common in…
As an online retailer, you probably want to offer your customers the best possible shopping experience. This is why you deliver their products via “express” delivery so that they arrive quickly at their destination. This express delivery is often more expensive than standard delivery since carriers systematically calculate and bill you for the volumetric weight…
Online retailers are likely to agree that one of the main challenges to their job is making sure that the goods they ship get to customers quickly and in perfect condition. With the growing popularity of online shopping, it is more important than ever to ensure that your goods are transported and stored securely. But…