When it comes to shipping and logistics, ensuring that goods reach their destination as expected, is crucial. As a business, any damage incurred to products during transit can lead to financial losses, a damaged reputation, and dissatisfied customers.
The original ShockWatch (which we will call ShockWatch 1) and ShockWatch 2 are both examples of impact indicators that can be used to monitor and detect mishandling or damage to products during storage and shipment.
A recent survey revealed that 34% of packaging related returns are due to product damage, and this can have a real impact on a business’s reputation. To help protect shipments from damage wholesale packaging supplier, Swiftpak, have recently launched a brand new range of Impact Indicators.
The delivery of temperature sensitive products – particularly vaccines – can be extremely challenging, as it’s essential that they are stored and transported within a specific temperature range.
A ShockWatch impact indicator will alert the viewer to potential danger, show any concealed damage, and clarify responsibility. That’s why it is such an asset to have when shipping sensitive or breakable products, particularly for industries such as manufacturing, distribution, and shipping.
Product damage is a serious problem for many businesses, it reduces revenue, creates irritation for customers and impacts operations.
The importance of labels can sometimes be underestimated. They serve a crucial purpose as they can help to identify the product whilst providing important information to keep customers and team members aware of any dangerous situations.
When considering introducing packaging machinery to automate your packaging operation you will likely already have an idea as to what processes could benefit from automation we have compiled a quick guide to help identify the biggest benefits.
Packaging labels for shipping and logistics can be a minefield of too much information. Take a look at our quick blog article on the main types of packaging labels available and get in touch if you have any questions.
