Packaging Optimization

Oct 2, 2026

Void Fill Packaging: Paper vs Air Pillows vs Foam

Compare paper, air pillows, foam and other void-fill options by protection, dimensional weight, packing speed, storage and sustainability.

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Oct 2, 2026

How to Read a Box Maker’s Certificate (BMC)

Learn how to read a Box Maker’s Certificate, including ECT or burst rating, gross weight limits, size limits and what the stamp does—and does not—tell you about shipping performance.

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Oct 2, 2026

ECT vs Mullen Test: How to Choose Corrugated Box Strength

Learn the difference between ECT and Mullen burst ratings, what each test measures and how to choose corrugated box strength for parcel, pallet and warehouse use.

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Oct 1, 2026

Packaging Reduction ROI: How to Model Savings Before Changing a Box

Model packaging reduction ROI using dimensional weight, material cost, labor, shipment volume and implementation cost before changing cartons.

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Oct 1, 2026

Packaging Right-Sizing Strategy for Ecommerce and 3PL Operations

Build a practical packaging right-sizing program using order data, carton families, dimensional weight and fulfillment constraints.

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Oct 1, 2026

Mailer vs Box for Ecommerce Shipping

Compare mailers and boxes for ecommerce by protection, dimensional weight, packaging cost, labor and customer experience.

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Oct 1, 2026

Packaging Cost Reduction: Where to Cut Cost Without Increasing Damage

A practical packaging cost-reduction framework covering material, labor, dimensional weight and damage tradeoffs.

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Oct 1, 2026

Packaging Cost Per Order: How to Calculate Materials and Labor

Calculate packaging cost per order by combining cartons, mailers, filler, labels, tape and packing labor into one consistent metric.

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Oct 1, 2026

Box Size Optimization: How Right-Sizing Packaging Cuts Shipping Cost

Learn how box right-sizing reduces dimensional weight, material use and shipping cost without sacrificing product protection.

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