How to Reduce Packaging While Increasing Protection
They’ve helped us grow. They’ve been strategic in helping us re-design some of our packaging products. It’s been a great relationship.
- Robert O’Donnell – Director of Purchasing – Six Axis
The Challenge
SixAxis faced a common but critical packaging dilemma: Ensuring products were fully protected during shipping while minimizing waste and optimizing costs. Their existing packaging was functional but not ideal. It used excess material that added to shipping weight and environmental impact without significantly improving protection.
“It was a hot mess in a box…filled with packaging components that were overkill.”
- Jason Stroman – Packaging Specialist – Morrisette Packaging
The Solution
At Morrisette Packaging, we believe smart packaging is about more than what you see; it’s about what it does. Our team collaborated with SixAxis to design a solution tailored to their unique needs.
“We worked over a period of six months. We would prototype…change things and come back. In the end, we had something everyone liked.”
- Bill Cotton – Corrugated Products Specialist – Morrisette Packaging
From concept to implementation, we worked together to achieve the following goals:
- Reduce Waste: By evaluating the packaging process, we identified unnecessary or inefficient materials. We replaced them with streamlined alternatives that maintained strength without excess.
- Enhance Protection: Using innovative design techniques, we created packaging that provided superior support and shock resistance, ensuring that products arrived in perfect condition.
- Increase Efficiency: Our experts optimized the packaging process to save time, reduce costs, and minimize environmental impact. The result was smarter packaging that worked harder and more effectively.
“We changed everything. We went from 16 separate fillers to seven. Cutting internal packaging components by 50%.”
The Results
Collaboration is the perfect word for this. Everyone won. Morrisette Packaging won with a new customer. SixAxis won as our friend Robert in purchasing, got what he wanted with the lowered cost, Todd in Engineering, got what he wanted with better product protection and better throughput.”
- Bill Cotton
The collaboration between Morrisette and SixAxis delivered measurable success:
Sustainable, Cost-Effective Solutions: The streamlined process reduced costs and environmental impact, aligning with SixAxis’ commitment to sustainability.The Results
Significant Reduction in Packaging Waste: By removing unnecessary materials, we decreased the amount of waste generated per package.
Improved Product Protection: Enhanced structural support and shock resistance led to fewer damaged products during shipping, improving customer satisfaction.
Why It Matters
Smart packaging isn’t just about aesthetics; it’s about efficiency, protection, and sustainability. By working collaboratively, we proved that it’s possible to achieve all three goals without compromise. At Morrisette, we’re passionate about helping our clients find innovative solutions that deliver real results.
Ready to Revolutionize Your Packaging?
At Morrisette Packaging, we specialize in creating smarter, more sustainable solutions for companies of all sizes. Whether you’re looking to reduce waste, improve protection, or streamline your process, we’re here to help.
Visit Morrisette.com today to schedule your free packaging consultation. Together, we can make your packaging smarter and your business stronger.