Online auto parts marketplace Ovoko has introduced a redesigned heavy-duty packaging solution developed with Mondi to improve shipping of large automotive components across e-commerce networks.
Ovoko had been looking for packaging that could better protect large and fragile spare parts during transport.
Its previous packaging was described as expensive and not sufficiently protective, resulting in damage during transport and additional work for operations teams.
Ovoko packaging project manager Agnius Skudutis said: “We needed packaging that was easy to assemble, cost-effective and strong enough to offer a high level of protection.
“As an e-commerce company with a wide variety of product sizes, we needed a packaging partner capable of packaging everything from small components to large automotive parts. Mondi listened carefully to our needs and proposed a solution that allowed us to reduce packaging costs and improve product protection.”
Mondi adapted an existing rugged packaging design for e-commerce use, leveraging its expertise in automotive packaging.
The packaging was designed to better fit the dimensions of a car’s bumper, eliminating unused space and reducing the amount of material needed.
Following testing under actual shipping conditions, the design was approved and a first trial order was delivered within two weeks.
According to Mondi, the revised packaging reduced unit packaging costs by up to 42% through more efficient use of material and the elimination of unnecessary space.
The company also said it improved protection of goods in transit, reduced the number of damaged items and returns, and made packaging faster and easier.
The project was tested in Mondi’s ISTA-certified laboratory at its ThinkBOX e-commerce innovation center in Budweis, Czechia.
Mondi Group e-commerce sales director Dawid Galusiński commented: “In e-commerce, not only the speed of delivery matters, but also the safety of the product throughout the entire logistics chain. For large and demanding items, such as car bumpers, well-designed packaging ensures that the product reaches the customer in perfect condition and helps to build lasting customer trust.”
Earlier this month, Dreco redesigned its washing powder packaging with Mondi to include 50% post-consumer recycled (PCR) plastic.
“Mondi Redesigns Packaging for Ovoko Auto Parts Shipments” was created and originally published by Packaging Gateway, a brand owned by GlobalData.
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