When you start planning a move, you should learn and think about every aspect in order to avoid making mistakes in the process. Organizing is a fundamental part of any area of life if you want to carry out all the tasks and complete them successfully. So, it is necessary to learn all the tricks to do things correctly.
One of the biggest concerns when you start storing your belongings is how safe they might be before, during and after the move from the old home to the new one, even more so when long distances are involved. And, although basic information about packaging is known, it is rarely discussed about its characteristics, designs and how to secure them, which is extremely necessary.
What are the types of packaging?
First of all, it should be noted that packaging is classified as follows:
- Primary.
- Secondary.
- Tertiary.
But, also, other classifications cannot be left aside, since, due to their conceptual amplitude, they include other important characteristics according to the logistic and supply chain that may be required. These are:
- Types of primary, secondary and tertiary packaging.
- Types of packaging according to their material.
- Types of packaging according to their function.
Primary, secondary and tertiary packaging
- Primary: it is known as the main or retail packaging, it is a first layer that wraps and protects the product. It has the function of attracting and persuading consumers. Therefore, it is a product that cannot be missing for customers, because in addition to being attractive, it is quite useful in a move.
- Secondary packaging: this can have several functions, but the main one is that it allows the creation of loading units to generate several primary packages. Therefore, it has a better purpose in transportation and storage.
- Tertiary packaging: with products that group both primary and secondary packaging for storage or shipment of the package. This is the one that allows to give the unit a firm protection, and thus a better handling of the goods can be guaranteed.
Types of packaging according to material
- Plastic packaging: it is one of the most used materials due to its resistance, practicality, protection and other characteristics. They also have a variety of shapes. For example: plastic containers, boxes and containers, stuffing boxes, stretch film, among others.
- Cardboard and paper: these are materials that can be found in various formats. Such as molded cellulose, which is a type of paper fiber that is molded to the products to give them adequate protection. Also, corrugated cardboard, widely used to give security to the corners of objects, or kraft wrapping paper, which is very useful to fill the empty spaces left in some boxes.
Functionality
- Packaging to contain
- Packaging to protect.
- Packaging to motivate the purchase.
It is necessary to have all this information when moving to a new location if you want to keep your belongings well protected.
