Beruflich Dokumente
Kultur Dokumente
GUIDELINES
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INDEX
00. Introduction
01. Definitions
02. Product Packaging- what is bad packaging?
03. Types of Packaging
a. Internal
b. External
c. Closure and safety
04. Dos and Dont
05. Guidelines by Item category
06. Examples on packaging process
07. Summary of packaging Guidelines
Index
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Introduction
INTRODUCTION
WHERE DO I FIND PACKAGING MATERIAL?
You can get packaging material either by contacting your Sourcing Account Manager
or by directly placing an order here:
https://www.daraz.pk/packaging-materials/
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Definitions
DEFINITIONS
CONTAINER
It is the material that contains a product and is an integral part thereof. It does not
necessarily protect the product, but serves to distinguish it from other articles. It is a
marketing tool to attract buyers, so aesthetics is an essential part of the package. To be
more specific, the container is any box or own envelope to contain any material or article.
It is also known as "Primary Packaging".
PACKING
It is any material which contains or protects an article with or without container. It is also
known as "Secondary Packaging".
PACKAGING
Are all materials, methods and procedures that serve to condition, present, handle, store,
preserved vary and transporting goods. The packing in short term is the box or wrap that
protect Goods for transport and storage. It is also known as "Tertiary Packaging or
Repackaging". It serves to transport goods from one place to another without problems.
PRODUCT SIZE
Select the size of the product according to the following characteristics:
SMALL
MEDIUM
It has dimensions between 15 x 23 x 33 cm and 57 x 70 x 57 cm and / or weighs less than 45 kg.
LARGE
It has dimensions upto 57 x 70 x 57 cm and / or weighs more than 45 kg.
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Product
Packaging
PRODUCT
PACKAGING
Answer the question: Does the product have packaging? If the answer is "yes", it is
recommended to do these quick tests to check the situations in which the product is
prone to damage
DESCRIPTION
IMPACT
These are the blows that come on the packaging along the
EXAMPLE
FLATTENING
HUMIDITY
IMPROPER PACKING It happens when staples, shafts, etc. damage the box rather
than help protect it.
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Types of packaging
material
TYPES OF
PACKAGING
MATERIAL
3A. INTERNAL PACKAGING
TYPE
DESCRIPTION
EXAMPLE
PLASTIC BUBBLE
POLYFOAM
BROWN SHEET
avoid tears, and to hide valuable things from being visible thus
decreasing the possibility of theft. It is recommended to wrap
products with higher value , only if they are upto medium size
and have a good container - an example is laptops.
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PAPER FILLER
Types of packaging
material
CRUSHED
STYROFOAM /
PEANUT
HONEYCOMB
AIR CUSHION
Benefits
Eliminates product damage in transit
Flexibility to pack different products in the same pack
Minimises shipping costs and carbon emissions as it is
lightweight
Eliminates the need for additional fitments or loose fillings
Environmental friendly - corrugated box is made from a
renewable resource
Easy to recycle simply remove the film and send corrugated
box for recycling"
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Types of packaging
material
SHRINK WRAP
BUBBLE FILLED
FLIERS
Daraz FLIERS
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Product
Packaging
GORILLA TAPE
FRAGILE STICKERS
HEAVY ITEM
STICKERS
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DOS
DOS
& DONT
& DONT
PACKAGING
PACKAGING
DOS
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bottles
returned items
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DOS FOR
SPECIAL ITEMS
PACKAGINGPACKAGING
DOS FOR SPECIAL
ITEMS
BATTERIES:
BATTERIES:
Only
dry batteries
(forbatteries)
example in
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or AAA
batteries)
condition and in o
Only dry batteries (for
example
AA or AAA
condition
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original
sealed retail packaging
sealed retail packaging
Batteries
electronic
goods
(laptops,must
camera,
phones)
Batteries from electronic
goodsfrom
(laptops,
camera,
phones)
not be
removed must
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item that
the item that they are the
contained
in they are contained in
BICYCLES:
BICYCLES:
Disassemble
wheels
and pedals
Remove wheels and pedals
from main
frame
Use bubble wrap to protect pedals
Wrap pedals in bubble wrap
Secure wheels with thick bubble wrap (>55um); place cardboard between
Place a sheet of thickthem
cardboard
between
wheels
and
to reduce
friction
damage
wrap them securely with thick bubble wrap (>55um)
Use thick bubble wrap (>55um) to pack the bicycle frame
Place wrap
all components
Wrap frame in thick bubble
(>55mm) in a strong cardboard box
Use internal packaging or polystyrene foam so the bicycle does not move
Place bicycle into a strong cardboard box
during handling and transport
Use polystyrene blocks or internal packaging to ensure the bicycle
cannot move during BOOKS
transit
BOOKS
Wrap heavy / hardback books in multiple layers of bubble wrap and seal with s
Stack the books in a cardboard box which has no spaces and allows no movem
Wrap heavy / hardback books in multiple layers of bubble wrap and seal with sellotape
the books
Stack the books in a cardboard box which has no spaces and allows no movement of
Make sure the books do not move using appropriate cushioning material: thick
the books
cardboard can do
Make sure the books do not move using appropriate cushioning material: thick
cardboard can do
CERAMIC ITEMS:
Wrap each individual item in at least two layers of thick bubble wrap (>55um)
CERAMIC ITEMS:
If you have multiple items, place each wrapped item into an individual cardboa
Wrap each individual item in at least two layers of thick bubble wrap (>55um)
container
If you have multiple items, place each wrapped item into an individual cardboard
Wrap smaller boxed items again with bubble wrap and seal with sellotape
container
Place into a larger, strong outer cardboard box filled with appropriate dunnage
Wrap smaller boxed items again with bubble wrap and seal with sellotape
cushion or polysterene chips) to eliminate movements
Place into a larger, strong outer cardboard box filled with appropriate dunnage (Air
Close the outer container with multiple layers of strong tape
cushion or polysterene chips) to eliminate movements
Place Fragile labels on all sides of the outer box
Close the outer container with multiple layers of strong tape
Place Fragile labels on all sides of the outer box
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Guidelines by
Item Category
GUIDELINES
BY ITEM
CATEGORY
Required packaging, by category (1 of 3)
CATEGORY
FLIER
Fashion accessories
X + Bubble Wrap
Footwear
Stationery
X + Bubble Wrap
Grocer's shop
X + Bubble Wrap
MANUFACTURER
CARTON/PACKAGING
Bubble Wrap
Musical instruments
Jewellery
X + Bubble Wrap
X + Bubble Wrap*
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Guidelines by
Item Category
CATEGORY
FLIER
MANUFACTURER
CARTON/PACKAGING
X+ Brown Sheet
X + Bubble Wrap*
X + Bubble Wrap
+ Brown Sheet***
Dcor
X + Bubble Wrap*
X + Bubble Wrap*
Furniture
X + Brown Sheet
Home Fixture
X + Bubble Wrap*
X + Bubble Wrap*
X + Bubble Wrap**
Bags
X + Bubble Wrap*
X + Bubble Wrap**
Mobile Phones
X + Bubble Wrap
X + Bubble Wrap***
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Guidelines by
Item Category
CATEGORY
FLIER
X + Bubble Wrap*
Books
X + Bubble Wrap
MANUFACTURER
CARTON/PACKAGING
X + Bubble Wrap***
X + Bubble Wrap
+ Brown Sheet**
X + Bubble Wrap
+ Brown Sheet**
Computers, laptops,
tablets & components
X + Bubble Wrap
+ Brown Sheet**
X + Bubble Wrap
+ Brown Sheet**
X + Bubble Wrap
+ Brown Sheet**
X + Bubble Wrap
+ Brown Sheet**
Baby
X + Bubble Wrap
Fragrances
X + Bubble Wrap
Lighting
Under garments
X + Bubble Wrap
X
N.B.
These guidelines are applicable to most products in each category. However, exceptions can be
encountered and in order to package items correctly you should always refer to the DO's and DONT's
section and the examples below.
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Examples on
packaging process
EXAMPLES ON
PACKAGING
PROCESS
HIGH VALUE/SMALL SIZE ITEMS
TYPE
DESCRIPTION
STEP 1
STEP 2
Seal the packaging carton with the help of scotch tape / gorilla
tape
STEP 3
STEP 4
Once carton is sealed with tape, use Daraz flier to keep the
EXAMPLE
tape
packed carton inside it. Dont forget to scan the barcode of the
flier for tracking the package during loss/theft cases.
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Examples on
packaging process
FRAGILE ITEMS
TYPE
STEP 1
DESCRIPTION
EXAMPLE
STEP 2
STEP 3
Take appropriate carton as per the product size. Use fillers like
air cushion, cardboards to fill the empty space of the packaging
carton so that product should not shake during transit
STEP 4
Seal the packaging carton with the help of scotch tape / gorilla
STEP 5
tape
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Examples on
packaging process
STEP 2
DESCRIPTION
EXAMPLE
Take appropriate carton as per the product size. Use fillers like
air cushion, cardboards to fill the empty space of the packaging
carton so that product should not shake during transit
STEP 3
Seal the packaging carton with the help of scotch tape / gorilla
STEP 4
tape
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Examples on
packaging process
DESCRIPTION
EXAMPLE
STEP 2
STEP 3
STEP 4
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Summary
of packaging
guidelines
SUMMARY OF
PACKAGING
GUIDELINES
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Summary
of packaging
guidelines
SUMMARY OF
PACKAGING
GUIDELINES
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