Packaging Design Factors

When considering any packaging design, the following factors should be considered:

    Handling Cycle (to pack, to load, to ship, to unload, to unpack)
    Damage Risk (scratch, dent, G-force, vibration, drop, environment)
    Protection Need (low, moderate, high)

A change to Handling can decrease or increase Damage Risk.*
A change to Protection Need can decrease or increase packaging cost.*
*(risk & protection less of concern when original design was over-kill)