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Figure5-2. Principal relationship between primary, secondary and tertiary packages
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It is sometimes convenient to categorize packages by layer or function: “primary”, “secondary”, etc. (Figure5-2)
customer convenience, market appeal, retail shelf utilization, and product protection. In general, ideal consumer packaging (e.g. large containers that increase consumer visibility) makes very poor logistical packaging. The proper package design should be based on a comprehensive assessment of logistical packaging requirements.
Chapter 5 Packaging
Learning Points
To learn different kinds of packaging To get the idea of the purposes of packaging To know about packaging materials To get familiar with packaging techniques
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1、What is packaging? Packaging is the technology of enclosing or protecting products for
distribution, storage, sale, and use. Packaging also refers to the process of designing, evaluating, and producing packages. Packaging can be described as a coordinated system of preparing goods for transport, warehousing, logistics, sale, and end use. In many countries it is fully integrated into government, business, institutional, industrial, and personal use.
Package labeling (American English) or la, electronic, or graphic communication on the package or on a separate but associated label.
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Optional Terms 先修术语 Industrial packaging 工业包装 Consumer packaging 商业包装 Sales packaging 销售包装 Grouped packaging 成组包装 Transport packaging 运输包装 Containment 承载，容纳功能 Production & preservation 生产保护
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2、Types of packaging Packaging can be divided into industrial packaging and consumer
packaging. Consumer packaging is referred to as the interior, which focuses on
Primary packaging is the material that first envelops the product and holds it. This usually is the smallest unit of distribution or use and is the package which is in direct contact with the contents.
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But industrial packaging has a significant impact on the cost and productivity of logistics. Industrial packaging is also known as the exterior packaging, and is considered to be grouped into larger units for handling during transportation and storage. The weight, cube and fragility of industrial packaging in an overall product line determine transportation and material-handling requirements. If industrial packaging is not designed for efficient logistics processing, overall system performance will suffer.