Warehousing and Storage Principles Session 5 – Pack it in! Day 3 / AM

Aims for this session By the end of the day you should be able to: Outline the procedures for packing items safely, securely and labelling correctly. Explain the importance of using the correct form of packaging and wrapping.

1:1 Dexterity exercise Top LeftTop Right Bottom Left Bottom Right 6 7

What might affect the choice of packaging used? Type of goods Type of transport Route and final destination Climatic conditions Cost of packing materials Environmental / sustainability factors Security and safety Confidentiality Conditions of goods

Packaging guidelines Packaging must be fit for purpose of transport, storage, protection and display. Packaging must comply with the companies pricing requirements. Packaging must conform to the company’s environmental principles. Packaging must conform to all relevant standards and regulations.

Large orders There are many things to consider when assembling bulk orders including: Safety Weight of individual items Temperature COSHH High value "Fuel Barrels" by Trevor MacInnis - Trevor MacInnis

Anyone for dunnage? What is dunnage? Dunnage is the term used for cheap packing materials, sometimes waste, used as packaging or ballast to protect stock in transit.

Why use dunnage? "Stabilizing capabilities Cordstrap dunnage bags" by Astrid Groeneveld To prevent damage to stock Improve ventilation during storage or transportation Stabilise, secure and protect cargo by being placed in any empty spaces between items.

5:1 Labelling Once the order has been picked and packed, it will need to be labelled. In pairs, identify as many different labels that may be used and discuss why it is important for each label to be used correctly. "Print n apply ucc" by Labelling Technologies

Importance of correct labelling Safety Confidentiality Correct delivery address

Dispatching After the whole order is packed it is ready for dispatch. Dispatch is a process of sending (goods, employees, vehicles) off to a destination for a purpose. Address labels Pallets in dispatch area Record data

Dispatching methods Sea-freight Digital Airfreight Overland / Truck / Rail Post Multimodal Transportation

Shipping mark guidelines

Hazard Classes 1.Explosives 2.Gases 3.Flammable and combustible liquids 4.Flammable solids, spontaneously combustible or dangerous when wet 5.Oxidising agent or organic peroxides 6.Poisonous (toxic) – poisonous inhalation hazard or biohazard 7.Radioactive 8.Corrosive 9.Miscellaneous (general danger)

Summary Elements that effect the choice of packaging material Procedures and guidelines Bulk orders Dunnage Importance of labelling Dispatch Dispatching methods

5:2 MHE Complete worksheet.

Warehousing and Storage Principles Session 5 – Pack it in! Day 3 / AM