Packaging in Distribution and Logistics

Packaging

Packaging is used in virtually all forms of distribution. The types of packs used can be categorized as follows:

Primary:
The customer pack immediately surrounding the finished product

Secondary:
The pack (often a corrugated fibreboard box) used to contain batches of primary packs

Tertiary:
The carrier/container for batches of secondary packs

There can be further layers of packaging, but the above generalization is typical of many distribution chains.

Much of this packaging is re-used or recycled.

Packaging Returns

Transit Packaging

Packaging | Backhauling | Product Returns | Recycled Material | Returning Pallets

One to One Distribution | One to Many Distribution | Many to Many Distribution | Reverse Logistics

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