Everyone has a good laugh when there is another story in the newspapers about how Amazon (or another large online retailer) has sent a tiny...
Packaging is now so much more than just a box, having become an important branding tool. And ecommerce boxes are no exception. This guide provides...
Ever struggled to understand your packaging designer? Found yourself bogged down in technical terms that mean nothing? Or just wished you could have things explained...
Find out more about the key component of your packaging – and how it influences everything from costs to performance. If you are using high...
Sourcing your packaging from different suppliers can cause problems. It may mean poor compatibility between products, reduced service and even higher costs...
A packaging tender can be difficult - but getting it right can offer huge advantages. As such, by following robust tender processes, you can ensure...
The decision to use either returnable packaging or single trip packaging can seem somewhat insignificant. However, getting this right can have a surprising impact on...
The question to ask, particularly about cheap packaging, is that is it really cheaper? Or is under specifying your packaging a false economy? Either way,...
One thing you will almost certainly be aware of is the issues your business could face from consistently supplying damaged products or parts to your...
Regardless of whether you are looking to source handling containers with dividers, or are not happy with your existing setup, this guide aims to provide...
Ecommerce shipping has been the focus for a large number of companies, and rightly so. But not all companies offer good – or even acceptable...
Depending on the size, type and nature of your business, you may find a packaging manufacturer or a packaging supplier (merchant) would be the best...
As the festive period approaches we look forward to happiness, laughter, family, presents and lots of festive food- if there is anything else that Christmas...
By sourcing a tote that is tailored to your specific working practices, environment, parts and components, it is possible to maintain and even improve manufacturing...
Order picking and packing can be so simple that any employees and supervisors involved with this need only minimal training. Order picking and packing can...
Manufacturing productivity is something that can make or break your business. It can have a significant impact on your costs. It can have a very...
Creating a slick ecommerce unboxing experience can give your online business a huge boost in exposure, awareness and ultimately sales (if you get it right)....
Prices are rising across the board, and packaging costs are no exception. However, there are in fact a number of ways you can beat the...
When you take into account the potential options available to you when selecting a sample case for your sales team, it can seem somewhat daunting....
Choosing the right transit case for your business can be a tough but crucial decision. This is particularly true if you are handling or shipping...
Whether you are looking at your in-plant and lineside handling totes, or reusable supply chain packaging as a whole, it's vital to know the critical...
Using the correct foam inserts can be the difference between your products arriving with your customer in one piece, or being damaged enough to be...
If you are reading this, it probably means you are aware of the benefits associated with product sample cases. However, did you know there is...
It is probably unlikely you need to ask “what is order fulfilment”, but it's effectively everything your business will do between receiving an order from...
To the vast majority of ecommerce retailers, bespoke packaging simply means their existing boxes with some print and logos added. And whilst printing ecommerce packaging ...
Due to the importance of branding on your sample cases, there is, in fact, a number of differing ways to achieve this. The exact method...
Why are packaging costs rising? And are there any ways you can either overcome or mitigate these increases? Having an understanding of just why this...
So although you have identified picking bins as a means to improve your order fulfilment, part retrieval, customer lead times and picking processes in general,...
With an increasing number of companies seeing price increases across their packaging range, now is an important time to be able to analyse what truly...
Protective foam inserts can actually take many forms - including those that can be designed and engineered to have precisely tailored levels of cushioning protection....
Sales meetings are the first opportunity for the presentation of your samples and latest products. The chance to outshine your competitors. The possibility to reach...
Your inventory has been planned and organised (or re-organised), your stock handling systems are in place, you have a well-trained team of order pickers, and...
There is one element of your packaging that all cost reduction strategies feed back into and are ultimately defined by. The design of your packaging....
A recent study reports that almost 8 in 10 online shoppers would switch retailers if the delivery options were not as quick, cheap and convenient...
Before deciding on the type of shipping case that will be most suitable for your business, it is important to map out the major considerations...
Whether you and your company’s sales team are currently using them or not, there is a very strong argument that sales presentation cases will have...
Material handling totes. Probably one of the last things that gets considered when talking about improving productivity and efficiency in manufacturing. Yet their importance to...
Unlike B2C operations, there are in fact a couple of ways that business to business suppliers and industrial companies can suffer from transit damage. Firstly...
Many companies, whilst taking a strategic, holistic view of their packaging, fail to address, or even question, one thing. Why are we using this specific...
Order picking bins provide a number of obvious and hidden benefits to your operations. Starting with the obvious, they can be used to effectively organise...
Unfortunately, the amount of differing ways your products or equipment could be damaged in transit is quite high. For example, shock and impact can render...
So you’ve decided that you and your sales team can benefit from using product sample cases in your presentations and sales pitches. You can see that they...
Cardboard crafts are superb for entertaining children with endless imaginations – these boxes are not only toys but, can be a whole universe of imaginary...
Whilst GWP Protective focus on creating custom engineered foams that are precisely tailored to specific items, for one-offs and very low volumes pick and pluck...
Equipment cases can be the one thing preventing costs to your business potentially running into thousands of pounds. They could be the one thing protecting...
If you have ever needed to source protective cases, you may have noticed that some come with an IP rating. Some are higher than others....
Curious about packaging? GWP Packaging deals with corrugated cardboard - Used to package and protect a large variety of items from mobile telephones to car...
Unless you have been otherwise pre-occupied, you'll know that Black Friday is on the rise. Today is the day when there are bargains to be...
Faraday cages can come in multiple forms. Many have the appearance of metal cages, others are a fine metal mesh but at GWP Conductive ours...
The debate about foam, its impact on the environment, and its ability to be recycled continues. Earlier this year New York City joined 70 cities...
In a step towards becoming a 'Greener City' New York City has placed a ban upon polystyrene single use foams. With expanded polystyrene items...
With the busy Christmas shopping season looming, another date is also approaching – Peak Packaging Monday. Many retailers are indicating that Monday 24th November is...
With an increasing consumer backlash against the environmental impact of excessive Easter packaging on gifts – particularly chocolate eggs - the largest brands have been...
With the summer holiday season now in full swing, it is now the perfect time to consider airline approved cases. GWP Groups online shop, Cases...
