Consumers today pay close attention to the state of the packaging used to protect their products in transit. UPS and FedEx deliver over 14 million packages per day, a number that only continues to increase. Where primary packaging was previously the focus for consumers, today the first physical interaction a consumer has with your business…
It’s that time of the year again where temperatures drop and online orders skyrocket. This year more than ever, online shoppers have access to daily deals and the convenience of shopping at home, so foot traffic at mass in-store sales (like Black Friday) is predicted to significantly decrease. Shoppers no longer need to wait around…
Improving speed and product safety are often top-of-mind for distributors in all industries. Get the goods from the manufacturer to the end consumer in the most efficient way possible. While this true, creating a sustainable distribution facility has also increasingly become a part of the bigger picture. Distributors are now focusing their attention on “greening”…
Why Smart E-Commerce Businesses Use Stretch Film and You Should Too Stretch film is a must have for any business (in any industry) looking to save time and money on their packaging operations. Stretch film is a simple effective way to properly package goods. Hand wrapping takes more time and can be wasteful of film; a stretch…
Protective gear is vital to any industry, but especially those working manual labor. Employees that engaged in high-risk labor with safety requirements, rely on you to prioritize the need to protect their hearing and vision. At Hughes we offer many different types of eye and ear protective options. 3M has a variety of safety goggles…
When it comes to shipping and fulfillment for e-commerce, fast service and packaging for product safety is critical to the success of your business. For the most part, you control your customer’s experience through your website, ads, communications, etc. However, once the product order has been placed, the packaging process begins. The National Retail Federation…
As consumers are shopping more and more online, it is important for businesses to deliver a consistent user experience by offering an efficient packaging and shipping operation for fast, on-time product deliveries. Retailers used to be able to gain their advantages through their brick-and-mortar and face-to-face customer experiences. Now, in an age of digitization, most…
