of packaging with warehousing and with transportation. The reason why it is so important is that many companies design packages that are too wide or too high for efficient use. Furthermore, packaging must prevent goods from arriving in a damaged condition, because damaged good are likely to lower future sales. Adequate protection also means protecting products from contamination resulting from contact with other goods, water damage, temperature changes, pilferage, and shocks in handling and transport. A very important packaging function is to provide information about the product the package contains and handling information as well. Also, a major packaging concern is the ease of handling in the warehouse and during transportation. There are two types of packaging: consumer (interior) and industrial (exterior) packaging. Many different exterior packaging materials are available to the logistics manager
Packaging General characteristics of the packaging q Packaging tool or set of tools that protect goods from damage and loss. q Packaging is really important, as all kinds of damage may be caused to shipments : moisture, corrosion, dropping, evaporation, chemical reactions, and pilferage. Its essential to arrange for safe packing. Packing elements Ø Packing elements are containers, packaging or dressings material. Ø Package means the container for storage of goods or for their transportation. Ø Packaging materials mean any material used especially to protect something. qualification of packing Number of signs: Ø place Ø purpoce Ø the applied materials Ø form Ø frequency rate of use in a place of packing distinguish v