The balance between the strength and cost of corrugated board packaging

[Chinese Packaging Network News] As we all know, in recent years, the domestic appliance market has become increasingly fierce competition, market competition is all-round, the company's product cost, quality, service levels are important factors, including the control of product manufacturing costs are gradually becoming home appliances Whether the company can continue to survive and develop the key. Starting in the second half of last year, the rise in the prices of various raw materials made home appliance companies in various countries face unprecedented difficulties. The unit price of some products rose, profits fell, and even negative profits occurred. If you do not take appropriate measures in time, it will certainly bring losses to the company. In this case, reducing costs, especially material costs, is one of the important means to mitigate risks.


Based on the above two factors, as well as various variables in export trade, the cost control including packaging has become increasingly important.


Change the microwave packaging carton to change from a single tile to a single tile


Packaging is an indispensable part of various home appliances, and its cost control and decline is very important. In terms of packaging design, cost reduction, etc., LG microwave oven products are currently in a leading position among domestic counterparts, and packaging costs are controlled at an average of 4% of the total material cost.


However, the reduction in packaging costs does not mean that the packaging strength is reduced. It can be improved in many ways. Loss of cost by simple loss of packaging strength is dangerous, for example, damage to the product may occur during storage and transportation, and this loss is often huge for home appliance companies. How to deal with the relationship between the packaging strength and the cost and find the right balance point is the main problem that the packaging engineer must solve. The following is an example of the cost reform of LG microwave ovens. The relevant experience and lessons are shared with everyone.


Find problems in time to ensure carton strength is focused on packaging inspection


Packaging has been improved:


1) For handles, remove the handles on both sides of all small-sized product packaging boxes to increase the overall strength of the packaging box.


2) In terms of material strength, the raw material of the packaging box was tested again. Through the analysis of the test results, the material of the packaging box was selected on the basis of the guaranteed strength; a new incoming inspection method was specified; the corresponding inspection equipment was purchased.


The improvement of packaging has been implemented for more than two months. The effect is very obvious. From the results of feedback from various parties, the damage caused by the strength of the packaging box has basically been eliminated.


China Packaging Network editors believe that packaging companies in the future will continue to work hard in the box material, further handle the relationship between strength and price, multi-party access to the latest technical information, timely application of the latest technology and results of production (such as pre-printing technology, micro Technology, new material applications, etc.), strive to control the cost of packaging within a more scientific and reasonable range under the premise of ensuring product quality.

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