2026 report
The Packaging Decisions Quietly Costing You Millions, and the Data That Shows Why
Get the numbers behind today’s biggest packaging cost drivers, from $60–80/ton corrugated price hikes to 50–60% strength loss in cold‑chain conditions.
Learn how to turn these pressures into savings.
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Packaging as a strategy: Why transit packaging is an undervalued supply chain asset
What This Whitepaper Covers
- How smarter packaging reduces freight and labor costs. Better cube utilization can cut transportation costs by up to 25%, while eliminating box assembly and breakdown can double throughput with the same workforce.
- Why sustainability and compliance pressures make single‑use packaging a growing liability. EPR fees, Scope 3 reporting, and retailer mandates are accelerating the shift toward reusable systems.
- How packaging choices directly affect product quality and shrink. Up to 11% of unit loads arrive at DCs damaged, and produce losses can reach 62.9%. Reusable packaging has been shown to cut damage by 50%.
- Why packaging is now a core operational constraint—not a commodity. Corrugated variability causes automation failures costing $23,000–$32,000 per hour, and humidity can reduce box strength by 50–60%.
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Reusable packaging: A strategic decision for the future of supply chains
Switching to reusables isn't just about going green; it's a strategic move that delivers real financial benefits. On average, our customers save $0.78 to $2.90 per case compared to corrugated, in addition to an average 66% reduction in emissions. But that's not all - they also enable traceability and AI initiatives.
