Protective packaging·Product characteristics affect packaging andhandlingCoalpiles/saltpiles-rainPerishables such as fresh produce (bagged lettuce)Carnations shipped as buds (to slow ripening) Mangoes & bananas are not to be kept with applesTropical fish w/oxygen and tranquilizer
Protective packaging Product characteristics affect packaging and handling. ◼ Coal piles / salt piles – rain ◼ Perishables such as fresh produce (bagged lettuce) ◼ Carnations shipped as buds (to slow ripening) ◼ Mangoes & bananas are not to be kept with apples ◼ Tropical fish w/oxygen and tranquilizer
Hazardous cargo? Under certain conditions, almost anymaterials possess hazardous qualities (flourdust, grain)7 categories of hazardous materials:explosives, compressed gases, flammableliquids, oxidizers, poisons, radioactivematerials, and corrosive materialsProperwarning
Hazardous cargo Under certain conditions, almost any materials possess hazardous qualities (flour dust, grain) 7 categories of hazardous materials: explosives, compressed gases, flammable liquids, oxidizers, poisons, radioactive materials, and corrosive materials. Proper warning
Environmental protection? Disposable packaging materials -- recycling? Dust and vapors during bulk cargo transferMeasures taken abroad:- Collect used packaging and recycle itIn retailingTracking thecontainer●P150
Environmental protection Disposable packaging materials - recycling Dust and vapors during bulk cargo transfer Measures taken abroad: ◼ Collect used packaging and recycle it ◼ In retailing ◼ Tracking the container P150
Protective functions ofpackagingSeparate the contents to prevent undesired contactSupport the weight that will be stacked abovePosition the contents to provide max protectionEvenly distribute packaging weightBe tamperproof to the extent that tampers can benoticed -P135Package itself presents no hazards to consumers.The promotional and protective functions mayconflict
Protective functions of packaging Separate the contents to prevent undesired contact Support the weight that will be stacked above Position the contents to provide max protection. Evenly distribute packaging weight Be tamperproof to the extent that tampers can be noticed – P135 Package itself presents no hazards to consumers. The promotional and protective functions may conflict
Labeling? Exterior surface should be enough. “Thisside up" “Keep dry"“Keep refrigerated”Labeling includes information of weight.specific contents, instructions for use,barcode. batch number and etc
Labeling Exterior surface should be enough. “This side up” “Keep dry” “Keep refrigerated” Labeling includes information of weight, specific contents, instructions for use, barcode, batch number and etc
Unit load or unitizationIt involves the securing of one or moreboxes to apallet with straps or shrink-wrapping so that theboxes can be handled by mechanical means such asa forkliftV:favorable cushioning effect:convenienceinhanding, discourage pilferage, valuable or fragilegoods in the middle X: larger in quantity (pallet layer; a rainbow palletload); its height of 6 inches
Unit load or unitization It involves the securing of one or more boxes to a pallet with straps or shrink-wrapping so that the boxes can be handled by mechanical means such as a forklift. V: favorable cushioning effect; convenience in handing; discourage pilferage; valuable or fragile goods in the middle X: larger in quantity (pallet layer; a rainbow pallet load); its height of 6 inches
Inter-modal containers? Often 8 feet wide, 8 or more feet high, and20, 28, 35,40 or more feet longP143,147
Inter-modal containers Often 8 feet wide, 8 or more feet high, and 20, 28, 35,40 or more feet long. P143, 147
Materials handling principlesOrientationLayoutCostIntegrated systemStandardizationJITMinimum travelSpace utilizationErgonomicsGravity
Materials handling principles Orientation Integrated system Standardization JIT Minimum travel Space utilization Ergonomics Gravity Layout Cost