A formula used by courier companies (e.g. DPD, UPS) that determines the billable weight based on the parcel's volume. A light but large air-filled parcel can cost far more than a small, heavy box.
Eco-friendly protective void fill cut from coloured, rigid paper in an accordion pattern. Ideally absorbs impacts, secures the product and adds elegance to gift and cosmetics parcels.
A very dense, homogeneous and smooth type of heavyweight paper. Used as pallet separators and for furniture wrapping. Unlike corrugated board, it has no voids in its cross-section.
A logistics model for online selling where the shop does not stock goods, and the shipment is fulfilled directly from the wholesaler to the end retail customer.
Packaging technologically integrated into the supply chain, e.g. via QR codes, RFID tags or shock/moisture indicators that facilitate product journey auditing.
