An ideal shipping scenario is to stock a variety of boxes and "other options" can help tailor packages to the item inside and cut down on costs.
Some items definitely need to be shipped in a corrugated box. Delicate and Fragile items, Multiple items shipments Fragile, heavy or large sized items should also be shipped in a box.
But boxes don't make sense for every item you might ship. Small or medium-sized items can easily be put into mailers, which come in many different varieties to ensure the safety of the item within.
Mailers are a great option for smaller items that need little to no void fill for protection. This economical method of guarding and containing products from damage during shipment will help reduce void fill that was previously used to pad empty spaces in a standard box.
Additionally, mailers take up less storage space than standard boxes. Truck space will no longer be a concern because more mailers can be transported per square foot. By better utilizing truck space, fewer trucks will be needed, which reduces fuel consumption and greenhouse gas emissions.
Total shipping weight is reduced with mailers, as is the actual size of the package. As these are the two factors that compose dimensional weight, your shipping costs will be reduced as well.
Many Amazon sellers are turning to mailers due to cost. The difference between making money or losing money as a reseller on Amazon boils down to the cost of shipping and the cost of your shipping materials. There is a wide difference in the cost of a box vs. a mailer, and the cost of shipping a box vs. a mailer.
This not only saves you money, but is also more environmentally friendly. This is important for companies to do, as today's average consumer prefers companies that exhibit more green practices.
If you think your company is paying more than it should for shipping, consider looking at alternative packaging options. By increasing the number of package options, you can save space in each shipment, reduce the amount of packaging materials you are using and cut down on shipping costs.
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