No matter what your business may be, there will come a time when a customer will object to prices and request it to be lowered.
While the idea of getting a trimmed-down price can seem appealing, pulling critical materials out of the external package or internal cushioning can lead to a damaged product, which in the end will cost the business much more in replacement costs and unsatisfied customers.
Having a clear understanding of what goes into the design and protection factors of a wooden shipping crate helps you see the value and benefits associated with the cost.
When it comes to wooden shipping crates, a lower price will typically be achieved by pulling materials out of the package, the very package that is designed to protect your product and ensure that it gets to the end-user in perfect condition.
Wooden shipping crate design must meet the needs
of the product
Valley Box prides itself on providing high-quality wooden shipping crates and superior customer service. Valley Box takes the time to engineer a package to meet the actual needs of the product.
Our wood crate designs are appropriately sized, shaped, and utilize the best materials to survive the journey.
Successful cost savings ideas
- Besides working with an expert wooden crate engineering team to ensure that products have a safe journey and to eliminate unnecessary costs, customers can opt for a long-term service contract to save money. Some of these contracts come with a reduced rate.
- Customers may also consider ordering wooden shipping crates in smaller batches, if feasible. This will cost less (of course) and keep inventory lean, which has its own host of benefits, such as increased floor and storage space
5 Packaging Design Tips
- Perform your due diligence by always getting at least 3 competitive quotes.
- When evaluating your wooden shipping crates, costs weigh factors like damage costs, packing labor costs, and reusability savings.
- Communicate successful and damaged shipments for review (with damage claims, it’s helpful to supply pictures of packaged products).
- Evaluate wood crate manufacturers not only on their price but also on their quality, efficiency, and level of customer service.
- Perform drop tests to ensure the crate isn't over/under designed
