It is highly required to have perfect supply chain management for any business. Ensuring the shipments arrive safely plays a vital role. The core responsibility of the company is to have customer satisfaction. Goods must reach the customer without any damage. Imagine ordering a phone and you receive a damaged phone with cracks or if even one tape is torn from the customer’s end the brand image is lost, a new request for refund or replacement is done, extended wait for the next delivery. However, from the business perspective, it is a loss not only of the cost of the phone but also all the shipping cost additionally the brand image is at stake. Therefore supply chain is crucial to a business and the end receiver. Security seals ensure accurate and safe packaging of the goods as customer satisfaction is of prime importance.
Ways to have a safe shipment in transit.
Incorporate stringent packaging
Perfect packaging is the first step for safe shipment. Make sure the packaging for the goods is done properly. The cost of packaging is very less compared to the loss that might be incurred with poor packaging. Packaging starts with choosing the right size. For example, a small 5-inch box lid cannot close a 3-inch box. Similarly to pack the goods also precision packaging is highly required. Avoid compressing too much at the same time avoid overly slack. Another concern is safety against impacts. Ensure the packaging is thorough without dents, holes, water damage, and tears. Ensure tight sealing of the packaging. Don’t overload with heavyweight. Ensure the containers are loaded without any gaps in between them if you find any fill the gaps with material to avoid damage with vigorous movement while transiting.
Palletizing technique
The most important step of shipping is palletizing the cargo. The goods must be placed properly in the pallets for optimum safety. Use shrink wrapping techniques by tightly securing the pallet containers. Stack the packaging properly so that it can bear the vibration and the handling techniques like airlifts, forklifts, etc. during the transit also the package needs to endure a lot of movement for days and weeks depending on the shipping transport. Brick-wise stacking is good, avoid pyramid stacking.
Best loading practice with proper containerization
Stack evenly don’t overload the package, don’t stack cartons and pallets. Weight distributed on the pallets must be optimum. The goods are loaded in containers so the containers must be in good condition. They must be strong to take the pressure of vibration, movement, and lifts with machines. Clean the containers properly and load the goods with even weight distribution in the container, pack the merchandise to avoid falling when the container is opened.
Planning supply chain
Make a detailed stepwise manual from the scratch example from the warehouse to the customer. Maintain correct documents, good quality packaging, techniques, proper labelling, right machinery, and ensure best handling practice by giving proper training to the employees and staff. Keep the metrics clear and make sure the plan is executed diligently at all levels to avoid any damage.