CPE Supply Chain & Logistics Flashcards

What does 'over-packaging' cost a company beyond raw material expense?

Answer: Increased freight costs, warehouse space, and environmental fees

Over-packaging wastes materials but also increases dimensional weight charges, occupies more warehouse space, and may trigger extended producer responsibility fees.

Which metric best describes how well a package withstands warehouse stacking loads over time?

Answer: Box Compression Test (BCT) with creep factor applied

BCT with a creep factor accounts for long-term strength reduction under sustained compressive loads typical in warehouse storage.

In supply chain terms, 'dunnage' refers to:

Answer: Cushioning or filler material used to protect products during shipment

Dunnage is any cushioning, blocking, or void-fill material placed inside a shipping container to prevent product movement and damage.

Which document specifies the required packaging for a product being shipped via LTL (less-than-truckload) freight?

Answer: Packaging specification sheet or shipping specification

A packaging specification sheet details material requirements, dimensions, and performance criteria needed for LTL shipment protection.

Which standard governs the performance requirements for fiberboard boxes used to ship hazardous materials in the US?

Answer: 49 CFR (DOT Hazardous Materials Regulations)

49 CFR (DOT Hazardous Materials Regulations) specifies performance requirements and UN certification marks required for fiberboard boxes carrying hazardous materials.

When designing packaging for e-commerce fulfillment, which factor is most unique compared to traditional retail packaging?

Answer: Packages must survive parcel carrier handling without a retail outer carton

E-commerce packages must be primary shippers that protect products without an additional outer carton, unlike retail items protected by store shelving and secondary packaging.