Professional Packaging Includes Proper Shipping and Handling Labels

In my last post I blogged about methods of putting your company name on to the exterior of your shipments. In a similar way, the boxes you ship out can show you are professional and looking out for your customers. Use shipping and handling labels! Fragile stickers, do not stack labels, do not bend labels, etc. If there is any question, use them.

Of course using shipping labels are wise for shipping purposes but they also play a role when your customers receive their packages. When a customer sees that you have taken proper precautions it will look more professional. This may seem like a small step but really every little advantage you can give yourself over a "lazy" seller helps. Often customers may not notice or care that you used the proper labels but if you get into the habit of using them the more customers will notice them.

Additionally, some labels can help protect you in the event there is damage by the carrier. If you need to make a claim to your shipper for damage during shipping they will sometimes send someone out to inspect the box and packaging. If you put fragile labels on a box which contained a delicate item that will certainly help put a claim in your favor.

Similarly in a warehouse environment, you can protect your inventory. As an employee in a warehouse you could be liable for damage if you did not label a box or pallet properly. Likewise, as an employer you protect your inventory by directing your workers to place specific handling labels where needed. Why not protect yourself and the work you have done as best you can?

It seems fairly obvious to take the steps noted above but think how often you or others you know have cut corners by not putting these labels on your packages or boxes. A lot of times these labels are the first things to be ignored when you are in a rush.

Fragile labels, Do not double stack labels, and biohazard labels are all available at our website, Sourcical.com/labels.

Now that I've put in our shameless plug tell us what you think. Other great reasons to use these labels? Perhaps some unintended consequences? Feel free to comment.