Maintaining an efficient supply chain is critical to the successful operation of your business. In order to accomplish that, you need to investigate and become familiar with various shipping methods and packaging. While expendable packaging may have a low initial cost, it can add up over time and end up costing you more than other shipping solutions. By utilizing returnable packaging within your supply chain, you can keep both initial and long-term costs low and, over time, streamline your operation for both efficiency and revenue. In this post, we’re going to look at three areas where reusable containers can help to boost your company’s profits.

Damage reduction

Reusable packaging can be designed to protect your products during internal transportation and shipping. If you regularly ship expensive products, you can save a substantial sum by transitioning to a reusable packaging solution that will ensure that your products arrive in pristine condition.

Lower packaging costs

While it does have a higher initial investment than one-time packaging, reusable packaging can cut your packaging costs in the long run. With some companies reporting over 75% savings, it’s worth investigating how much you could reduce costs by switching to reusable packaging.

No disposal costs

The recycling and disposal costs of expendable packaging can add up. Both the monetary cost and the man hours involved can cut in to your company’s profit margins. Reusable packaging allows for a simpler, more efficient way to manage the shipments associated with your supply chain.

At PolyFlex Products, we are one of the industry’s leading providers of packaging solutions for material handling and manufacturing process applications. Whether you’re interested in reusable containers, expendable packaging or in-plant processing trays, we can put our experience to work for you. If you’ve been looking for a way to optimize your supply chain and boost your profits, contact us today to learn how our packaging solutions can help.