Different countries in the world have different understandings of the meaning of packaging, and the statements are different, but the basic meaning is the same. The function of packaging is the core content.
Different countries in the world have different understandings of the meaning of packaging, and the statements are different, but the basic meaning is the same. The function of packaging is the core content. Packaging refers to packaging supplies such as containers for holding products, that is, "packaging"; second, it refers to the activities of containing or packaging products. It is a system with specific functions that enables products to ensure the smooth realization of their use value and value from production enterprises to consumers. At the same time, it is a means to realize the value and use value of goods, a bridge between commodity production and consumption, and is closely related to people's lives.
The role of packaging in specific circulation activities is different, and the types are also different. Reasonable and scientific classification of logistics packaging is conducive to giving full play to the role of packaging, promoting the standardization, normalization, and serialization of packaging, the mechanization and automation of logistics operations, and the improvement of logistics management level. The specific classification standards are different, and the packaging classification methods are also different.
1. Classification by function
1. Transport packaging
Cargo transport packaging is the transport packaging of goods, which means that the consigned goods are packaged according to unified regulations.
2. Sales packaging
Sales packaging is a promotional decorative packaging with trademarks and product images printed on the product packaging.
3. Storage packaging
2. According to the role of packaging in the circulation process
1. Single-piece packaging
Single packaging is an ancient and common packaging form, which is a relatively small unit in retail. Single-piece packaging, also known as basic packaging, refers to packaging that is in direct contact with the product. Generally, in order to prevent the product from being affected by adverse external factors such as moisture, light, heat, external force collision, erosion, etc., appropriate materials, containers and technical processes are used to give it a certain shape.
2. Medium packaging
Medium packaging is a packaging form between outer packaging (large packaging) and inner packaging (small packaging). It is generally packaged for the convenience of transportation or sales. It is generally packaged for the convenience of transportation or sales.
3. Outer packaging
Outer packaging generally refers to transport packaging. Transport packaging is also called "outer packaging" and "large packaging". Outer packaging is to protect the quantity and quality of goods and facilitate transportation and storage. There are mainly two types of single (transport) packaging and collection (transport) packaging.
3. Classification by the hardness of the packaging container
1. Hard packaging
Rigid packaging means that after filling or removing the contents of the packaging, the shape of the container basically does not change, and the material is hard or firm. In this type of packaging, some are firm and can withstand the impact of external forces, and some are hard. , but more brittle. It is also called hard packaging.
2. Semi-rigid packaging
Semi-rigid packaging is packaging between hard packaging and soft packaging. There are mainly corrugated boxes, folding boxes, paste boxes, plastic light containers, plastic hoses and metal extrusion tubes. It has a fixed shape and can withstand a certain pressure, but its pressure resistance and carrying capacity are lower than those of hard packaging, which will easily lead to deformation, and transfer external forces to the goods inside, causing deformation or damage to the goods. This type of packaging cannot be loaded with heavy goods, and the stacking cannot be too high to prevent the goods from being crushed.
3. Soft packaging
Soft packaging refers to packaging that can change the shape of the container after filling or removing the contents. Various bags, sleeves, boxes, packaging, etc. made of paper, fiber, aluminum foil, plastic film and their composite materials are soft packaging.
4. Classification by the number of times the packaging is used
1. Disposable packaging
Disposable packaging can only be used once and cannot be recycled.
2. Multiple-use packaging
Multiple-use packaging refers to packaging that can be reused after proper treatment and recycling. Multiple-use packaging is the outer packaging and part of the intermediate packaging of the product.
3. Turnover packaging
Turnover packaging is a packaging container that is used by factories and stores for fixed turnover and multiple reuses.
5. Classification by product sales scope
1. Domestic product packaging
Domestic goods packaging refers to the packaging of goods for domestic transportation, turnover and sales. The packaging of domestic goods can be divided into commercial packaging and industrial packaging.
2. Special product packaging
Special product packaging refers to packaging with specific uses required for handicrafts, cutting-edge scientific confidential products, cultural relics, confidential materials and other important military supplies.
3. Export product packaging
Export commodity packaging refers to packaging used for export commodities, and packaging that is itself an export commodity.