Fundamentals of Business

Secondary packaging

Secondary packaging Boxes, Cartons, Shrink wrap.

Tertiary packaging
Bales, Pallets, Intermediate bulk container, Container ,Big bag or a Flexible Intermediate Bulk Container, "Bulk Bags", or "Super Sacks", Barrel.

√ Package Development Considerations
Package design and development are often thought of as an integral part of the new product development process. Alternatively, development of a package (or component) can be a separate process, but must be linked closely with the product to be packaged. Package design starts with the identification of all the requirements: structural design, marketing marketing, shelf life life, quality assurance assurance, logistics logistics, legal, regulatory, graphic design design, end , end use, environmental environmental, etc.

The design criteria, time targets, resources, and cost constraints need to be established and agreed upon. Transport packaging needs to be matched to its logistics system. Packages designed for controlled shipments of uniform pallet loads may not be suited to mixed shipments with express carriers.

Sustainability involves responsible use of energy and resources. The package development process may involve a life cycle assessment which considers the material and energy inputs and outputs to the package, the packaged product (contents), the packaging process, the logistics system, waste management, etc. It is necessary to know the relevant regulatory requirements.

Waste management
The traditional "three R's" of reduce, reuse, and recycle have been expanded. All levels of the waste hierarchy may be considered in product and package development.

Prevention – Waste prevention is a primary goal. Packaging should be used only where needed. Proper packaging can also help prevent waste. Packaging plays an important part in preventing loss or damage to the packaged product (contents). Usually, the energy content and material usage of the product being packaged are much greater than that of the package. A vital function of the package is to protect the product for its intended use: if the product is damaged or degraded, its entire energy and material content may be lost.