Packaging damage during transport: what causes it and how can it be prevented?
Package testing: Every package is exposed to stresses throughout the logistics chain, including storage, loading, unloading, vibration, temperature fluctuations and drops. These stresses can damage both the packaging and its contents, resulting in returns, customer complaints and additional costs.
Packaging protects the product, shapes the customer experience and accounts for a significant share of logistics costs. Laboratory testing helps ensure that packaging can withstand the stresses of transport and handling while meeting applicable standards. Testing also supports the development of packaging solutions, reduces product damage and strengthens trust in the brand. It’s an investment that can deliver substantial long-term savings and improve a company’s competitiveness.
A testing laboratory can simulate these real-world conditions and stresses in a controlled, repeatable manner before the product is shipped to the customer.
Testing in accordance with standards helps assess transport risks and demonstrate durability, including in the event of a dispute. Although testing cannot eliminate every risk, the reliable data it provides supports better packaging decisions, making it a worthwhile investment.
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