Packaging is an essential part of logistics.
The act and result of packaging is known as packaging . The verb pack , meanwhile, refers to making packages or introducing something inside them.
A package, in turn, is a packaging that protects an object or that brings together several elements of the same or different class. If we talk about a package of candy , for example, we will be referring to a bag or a box that contains candies , chewing gum , etc.
What is packaging
At a general level, packaging is the process that allows a product to be stored or arranged for transportation and/or marketing . This is the action that leads to storing or covering the product in question, in such a way that it is prepared for transportation, display or consumption.
Someone who is dedicated to packaging as a trade is known as a packer . A packaging machine , in turn, is a device that automates or optimizes the procedure .
It is necessary to clarify that packaging can also consist of the appropriate arrangement of already assembled packages inside a larger package or a vehicle . This task is directly linked to the transportation of goods .
The importance of the process
Packaging is a key task when selling a product . Not only because it allows it to be presented in an attractive way, but because it also serves to comply with legal provisions (related to labeling) and to protect it.
Packaging characteristics vary according to need. For the transfer of merchandise from a factory to a wholesale distributor, to name one possibility, a different packaging will be required compared to the one that will present the product on the display or shelf of a supermarket .
Without proper packaging, the product may be at risk and logistical problems are likely to arise. Facilitating handling is another purpose of packaging.
The packaging of remedies is usually subject to state regulations.
Medicine packaging
Let's look at the case of medication packaging to appreciate the relevance of these procedures. The concept covers from the production output until it reaches the hands of the consumer.
This packaging is usually strictly regulated by the State . The provisions aim to guarantee the effectiveness of the drug throughout its useful life and uniformity beyond production batches. The aim is also to prevent the drug from degrading due to temperature, humidity or other factors or from becoming contaminated.
The packaging of medicines also includes the inclusion of details about the components and methods of use, with warnings to protect health . On the other hand, it is common for dosage and dispensing to be also associated with the design and format of the container .
Caring for the environment
Generally, the packages, containers or wrappers of the products are discarded , sometimes even as soon as the product is purchased by the user. In this way they do not take long to become garbage .
Sustainable packaging is called packaging that aims to minimize the ecological footprint. In addition to fulfilling its functions, this type of packaging is designed to promote the recycling or reuse of its materials.