Hidden Cost of Oversized Packages

Oversized packaging has become more than an environmental concern. It affects transportation costs, warehouse efficiency, customer satisfaction, and the amount of waste generated with every shipment.  

As businesses face rising shipping costs, evolving sustainability regulations, and growing consumer expectations, many are rethinking how they package ship products. Right-sizeding helps companies reduce waste while improving operational performance across the supply chain.  

In a recent USA Today feature, contributor Matt Emma explored how manufacturers and retailers are moving away from oversized stock boxes and adopting on-demand packaging technology to create boxes that fit each order.

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“Companies no longer need to choose between sustainability and profitability.” -Brian Reinhart, Chief Revenue Officer, Packsize

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The article examines how right-sized packaging helps reduce corrugated consumption, eliminate unnecessary void fill, improve trailer utilization, and lower transportation costs. It also highlights how packaging automation is helping businesses modernize fulfillment operations while preparing for changing sustainability requirements.

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Read the full article in USA Today to learn more about the operational and environmental impact of right-sized packaging.

Read the USA Today article