Companies today need to do a lot to succeed, but in the end it all comes down to two basic things – generating revenue and cutting costs. For most businesses, a lot of that will be influenced by how effectively you ship your products. There’s plenty to consider where this is concerned, but protecting your products during transit is high on the list. Luckily, it’s possible to get good results at thermal protection without spending a fortune.
Passive temperature control allows you to cover your shipments with a thermal covering that blocks out the heat and helps maintain a stable temperature underneath. It’s an affordable option that works well for LTL shipments as well as full loads, and saves you money compared to the cost of shipping with a climate controlled truck.
Passive temperature control is a good idea for a wide range of different products including:
- Lotion
- Cosmetics
- Nail polish
- Beverages
- Fruits
- Vegetables
- Electronics
- Collectible items
- And more
The key is keeping these items protected from high temperatures as well as freezing, and passive control makes that possible. But just how does it impact your bottom line? Consider the following.
- Spoiled or damaged items that arrive at their destination will have to be returned to you. That means that you’ll basically lose those items and have to replace them for the customer, taking a major hit to your profit in the process.
- You’ll have to pay for the shipping costs a second time, plus the costs of returning the damaged goods back to you.
- Once you receive the returned product, you’ll have to deal with it. This could mean recycling it in some way, or it could mean disposal. Either way, that takes extra man-hours and extra work, two things that eat into your bottom line.
- Even a single problem with a shipment is enough to start tarnishing your reputation. Multiple shipments that arrive damaged or spoiled can lead to a major hit to your company’s brand. You don’t want to be known as unreliable.
As you can see, it’s vital that you keep your items safe when being shipped. This means making sure that temperatures are exactly where they need to be, which in turn means taking the time to find the right temperature control measures. Passive control like insulated blankets and covers are the best option, and well worth thinking about.
