Racer Boxes Offers Box Shipping for Beginners
As a Vancouver box manufacturer, the team at Racer Boxes understands how important it is to ensure that products reach their customers undamaged, and much of this hinges on the packaging used during delivery.
Apart from safety, a box acts as an ambassador of the brand. Consider the impression the packaging will have on the consumer when it arrives—a box that’s too big or small increases the chance of product damage. Moreover, recipients may gain the overall impression that a business is cheap, lazy, or uncaring, none of which is beneficial.
Aside from aesthetics and professionalism, customized box sizes make good economic sense. An appropriately sized custom box is cheaper to store and ship. Less packing filler is required. And while these might seem like trifling costs per order, over time they can add up. That’s why companies like Amazon are continually finding new ways to cut down on waste and space when shipping.
However, the best reason to invest in custom box manufacturing is that it means leaving customers with a better impression. In fact, according to a 2016 study, 40% of shoppers said they would be somewhat more likely or much more likely to purchase from a retailer again if they ordered a package online and it came in a gift-like or premium package.
Quality packaging also encourages word-of-mouth marketing. When consumers are excited about a brand, they’re more likely to recommend it to friends and colleagues. Statistics suggest that 50% of shoppers are more likely to recommend a product to friends if the packaging manages to impress them. In other words, don’t underestimate the “wow” factor.
For reliable custom-made boxes that can be delivered in convenient batch sizes, Racer Boxes manufacturers boxes of superior quality at affordable pricing. Call (604) 270-8205 or email racerinquiries@gmail.com to learn more.
Not every business gets their own holiday but as a wholesale box manufacturer in Vancouver, there’s no doubt that Boxing Day deserves a special nod. While it’s not certain how the holiday came about, there are a few popular theories on the matter.
Boxing Day occurs the day after Christmas, and if that happens to fall on a weekend, the public holiday is celebrated on Monday instead. While it became an official holiday during the reign of Queen Victoria, some have claimed to trace its origins all the way back to medieval times.
The name itself is also a mystery. Some claim it comes from churches opening alms boxes the day after Christmas to distribute to the poor. Others claim it has to do with boxes of gifts employers gave to servants (who had to work on Christmas but got the day after off).
In many places, Boxing Day is considered a big shopping day, where people look for huge post-Christmas deals. Online shopping and pre-Christmas sales like Black Friday/Cyber Monday, however, have cut into this over the last decade, reducing it for many to just another sales event.
While the “boxing” in Boxing Day has no basis in fist fighting, some British colonies do celebrate the day with big prizefighting events. In the UK, Boxing Day is popular partly because of its connection to traditional fox hunting. But this has fallen out of favour and is now technically illegal.
Ireland also celebrates the day but sometimes refer to it as Wren Day instead, harkening back to a tradition in which poor children would kill a wren, then sell its feathers to neighbours for good luck. Fortunately, these days the wren is fake.
The team at Racer Boxes would like to wish everyone a happy holiday season. When it’s time to get back to work, remember that as a Vancouver box manufacturer Racer Boxes provides companies with boxes of all shapes and sizes at wholesale costs. Start the New Year right by saving some money. Contact (604) 270–8205 or racerinquiries@gmail.com to learn more.
As a Vancouver box manufacturer, Racer Boxes creates boxes for businesses that need to ship anything—from delectable edibles to oversized appliances. Choosing the best carrier can have a huge impact on a business’s bottom line, so what are the options in Canada?
Broadly speaking, Canadian businesses have four key options: Canada Post, UPS, FedEx, and DHL. Choosing the right one for you can significantly impact Cost of Goods Sold (COGS), not to mention customer experience.
Choosing a suitable shipping provider is especially important for businesses that make frequent repeat deliveries, such as subscription box services. However, as online shopping becomes increasingly popular, shipping and delivery is something many businesses will have to consider in the near future.
When examining the different options, start by asking yourself what will make your life easier? Remember, just because these shippers provide the same service doesn’t mean they’re alike. Below are a few highlights of each.
Probably the best known, Canada Post will deliver anywhere in Canada. Their online tracking service is easy to use, and they offer a wide range of services: Priority, Xpresspost, Expedited Parcel, and Regular Parcel, which makes it easy to provide a reasonable service for customers.
UPS is known for their reliability as well as their large number of shipping locations. With a website that is easy to navigate, they provide a simple tracking code lookup for those awaiting their goods and maintain a responsive and professional environment. They are more than happy to work directly with companies to offer streamlined solutions that accommodate a variety of needs.
When it needs to get there fast, FedEx is best known for their next day delivery. They also have a simple-to-use package tracking service. There are also options for more budget-minded customers. SmartPost is an affordable way to get low-weight deliveries sent to residential addresses, though it can take a couple weeks to arrive. While this can work out for subscription services with a little planning, companies who need fast delivery immediately after an order is made will want to consider other options.
DHL is well known for their international shipping networks, covering most countries and destinations worldwide as well as having competitive rates. However, DHL does have its drawbacks when it comes to delivery times. Additionally, their tracking dashboard can be slow, cumbersome, and difficult at times.
After you’ve come up with a delivery strategy, Racer Boxes can build and print the boxes to get your goods delivered intact and in style. As a Vancouver box manufacturer, clients can create customized box sizes and print their boxes with suitable brand imagery. There are even options like scheduled delivery to help control warehouse and storage costs.
For produce boxes, stock carton, small die-cut boxes, food boxes, and more, Racer Boxes can provide solutions to protect merchandise and cut costs. Learn more by calling (604) 270-8205 or email racerinquiries@gmail.com.
As a shipping box manufacturer in Vancouver, the team at Racer Boxes knows that reliable packaging and shipping is always a good investment. Yet, businesses often waste valuable time and money taking unnecessary steps. To help people streamline the process, Racer Boxes is sharing a list of simple tips, courtesy of Canada Post.
1) Choose the right packaging
Don’t leave unnecessary space, or add excess bulk to fill it out. The size and weight of a package determine the cost, so it pays to be efficient. If there isn’t a standard sized box that quite works, consider having a custom die-cut box made instead.
2) Set up a clear process
Nothing can slow packing down more than uncertainty. Set up a clear, standardized system for how products should be packed, perhaps even using a checklist to ensure employees don’t make mistakes and have to backtrack.
3) Keep your storage organized
Having products organized and packed correctly will save time and money when it comes to shipping. Best-selling items should be within easy reach, and heavy objects should never be high up. Products often sold together should also be kept close together. Label the shelves and the staff will spend far less time hunting for what they need.
4) Prepare for busy sales periods
Aside from the obvious peak periods such as Christmas or Black Friday, companies experience other peak periods in the year (for example, a company selling school supplies would experience a back-to-school peak in August). Get organized in and prepare as much in advance as possible.
5) Invest in quality packing materials
While it might seem tempting to save a few bucks when it comes to boxes and packing materials, consider the lost revenue due to damaged and broken items that come with it. Investing in a quality product might cost more in the short run, but will result in far less loss in the long run. Better packing material means smaller boxes can be used, which will reduce shipping costs.
Racer Boxes offers standardized and custom cardboard boxes for every type of business. With the holiday season around the corner, we recommend ordering your boxes and shipping early to avoid delays. To learn more about purchasing wholesale boxes in Vancouver, contact (604) 270–8205 or racerinquiries@gmail.com
As a Vancouver box manufacturer, the team at Racer Boxes create customized wholesale boxes for businesses across the lower mainland. One specialty in high demand today is the small die-cut box. This petite package is made from plain sheets of corrugated material on a machine known as a die press (or die cutter) and then customized to deliver a unique consumer experience.
Aside from specific dimensions, which can cut down on mail costs, packaging can be custom printed with logos, slogans, and other graphics to enhance any brand.
While die-cut boxes tend to be more expensive than standard box sizes, they cut down on mailing costs and often returns as the contents inside fit snug and secure. Additionally, custom box sizes cut down on the need for package filler, such as foam peanuts or cardboard wedges, which is not only easy on the pocketbook but also the environment.
A die-cut box is a smart solution for a business that really cares about their brand. After all, the box is the first thing people see, and you never get a second chance to make a first…well, you know.
To learn more about buying small die-cut boxes at wholesale prices, contact Racer Boxes at (604) 270-8205 or email racerinquiries@gmail.com.
When it comes to shipping, the team at Racer Boxes knows that while the box plays second fiddle to the contents—It’s close. The box is the first thing a customer sees, and the experience of unboxing plays an essential role in the overall product experience,
That’s why when it comes to delivering small products or promotional items, a customized mailer box is a great way to make a fabulous first impression.
For those who don’t know, mailers are a one-piece box with a self-locking lid. As such, they are ideal for shipping small objects such as toys, accessories, ceramic wares, cosmetics, etc. Mailer boxes act as an attractive and functional container that can be opened and closed without damaging the box—or frustrating the consumer. However, the true beauty of these boxes is that they can be made to order, meaning that a customer will recognize that they were specially made for a product and brand. As such, there’s little waste, and businesses save on shipping costs as well.
Mailers can be mailed as-is with a little tape, which makes them a practical and multifunctional choice. At Racer Boxes, the unboxing experience may be further enhanced by custom box printing, which can enhance options like mailing stickers and labels. Add a message of thanks on the inside, and the result is professional and memorable unboxing experience that’s sure to leave an impact.
Mailers make great in-store displays. They are also used extensively by companies offering monthly subscription box services. By providing a custom box, companies can provide a tailored experience that makes discovering the contents even more special. It’s a little like opening a beautiful gift. And since subscription box services are on the rise, the key to success means taking advantage of every opportunity to make a product more special and memorable.
Mailer boxes can be customized to suit any order, but several stock sizes are also available for purchase. Racer Boxes offers flexible delivery options for businesses with low, mid to high volume requirements. To learn more about creating the perfect mailer for your business, call (604) 270–8205 or racerinquiries@gmail.com.
As a cardboard box manufacturer in Vancouver, the team at Racer Boxes already knows that cardboard is everywhere. As a material that’s light, strong, versatile, and recyclable, it’s become ubiquitous in the shipping industry. And the secret behind cardboard’s success is its construction.
Corrugated cardboard is made of three perfectly ordinary sheets of Kraft paper. However, the middle layer is rippled back and forth, giving cardboard the distinctive ridges visible in a cross-section. Held together by a glue made of cornstarch, this seemingly ordinary construction results in a material of surprising strength, especially considering the airy weightlessness.
Those ridges in the cross-section perform a function similar to a steel I-beam—they reinforce the structure of the box while keeping it light. As a result, corrugated cardboard is not only inexpensive, it’s light and robust, which is incredibly desirable since shipping charges are often determined by weight.
Cardboard holds a lot of air. The craft paper is easy to recycle, and it is durable without being rigid, which provides a bur of padding for any contents travelling inside. In fact, cardboard’s only major drawback is a susceptibility to weather, which can be sidestepped if it’s carefully stored and transported.
Because of all its advantages, corrugated cardboard continues to dominate the shipping industry all over the world. Tens of millions of tons of cardboard are used in North America every year alone. And Racer Boxes manufactures quality cardboard shipping boxes for all types of products and industries in BC, including produce boxes for the agricultural industry, garment boxes for clothing manufacturers, and many others.
Racer Boxes offers low, mid to high volume deliveries while maintaining affordable pricing and superior quality. To learn more about having shipping boxes delivered directly to a business, contact Racer Boxes at (604) 270-8205 or email racerinquiries@gmail.com.
The team at Racer Boxes in Vancouver knows that companies are always looking for cost-saving ideas to help grow both the bottom line and the business itself. But the sledgehammer of large cuts needn’t be used when the scalpel of smaller cost-saving measures can accomplish the same job. Below are easy some cost-saving tips that can be applied to any business that will help save money:
1) Assess the Business. This is the first step consultants take when tackling a problem, so managers should be doing the same. Take stock of the big picture, make objective assessments of each aspect of the business. This will provide a framework to form a strategy around.
2) Prioritize the ROI. A company’s Return on Investment should always be considered a priority. Production of product alone isn’t the only factor to look at here. For example, is the cost of packaging and shipping cutting into the business’s profits? Is there room for improvement?
3) Work Smarter. By consolidating repetitive or redundant processes, a business can cut down on costs. But this isn’t just a matter of technology and automation, it can come through streamlining certain things normally taken for granted, like taking on only as many shipping boxes as needed at a time to reduce the need for extra costly storage space. Sometimes a bulk savings is offset by the cost of storage.
4) Reconsider Old Ideas. Sometimes looking forward can mean looking back. Times change, and an old cost-savings idea that wasn’t practical before might be practical now. Or it might spur thought in a new direction that was never considered before.
5) Negotiate with Suppliers and Freight Carriers. Establishing a long-term relationship with suppliers and freight companies gives a business room to negotiate a better rate. Don’t just accept the standard offer if they know they will be working with your business for a long time.
As a wholesale box manufacturing company in Vancouver, Racer Boxes is pleased to be a box supplier to businesses across the lower mainland. With flexible delivery options and low, mid to high volume requirements, they offer businesses affordable pricing on durable Canadian-made boxes. To learn more, contact Racer Boxes today at (604) 270–8205 or racerinquiries@gmail.com.
As a wholesale box manufacturer in Vancouver, the team at Racer Boxes knows the retail industry well. As a supplier of cardboard boxes, they know why businesses come to them over other possible options. Corrugated cardboard has been the preferred choice for packaging for ages due to its strength and versatility, as well as its cost-effectiveness. And the fact boxes are extensively recyclable only adds to their appeal.
The key to cardboard’s success is the material it uses. Cardboard is lighter and cheaper than plastic and wood equivalents, can carry great amounts of weight thanks to its reinforced corrugated design, is easy to store, highly recyclable, and is the number one choice in the growing e-commerce industry.
Most people only think of cardboard boxes in terms of a plain brown exterior, but when properly printed and labelled, they can become excellent display items as well. And with the rise of e-commerce, the demand for such high-quality boxes is growing.
Today the industry is moving forward by becoming more efficient at supplying only what a customer needs instead of providing an excess of bulk product whose savings end up being overtaken by storage costs. Modern printing techniques have transformed the old-fashioned screen printing process to more high-speed and flexible methods which allows more attractive branding on cardboard boxes.
Racer Boxes offers flexibility to customers with low, mid to high volume requirements while maintaining affordable pricing and superior quality. To learn more about buying cardboard boxes in Vancouver at wholesale prices, contact Racer Boxes today at (604) 270 – 8205 or email racerinquiries@gmail.com.
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle. It’s a common expression, but sometimes it’s hard to implement. The team at Racer Boxes is proud to use mostly recycled paper in their products, but recognize that there’s more that can be done to help the environment.
According to a 1997 study, packaging in general was responsible for about a third of all the municipal waste in the US. Another study found that when the sale of items with “minimal packaging” increased, sales of “wastefully packaged” items decreased. This shows the power the consumer can have on manufacturing decisions.
Various organizations have guidelines meant to encourage consumers to keep the environmental impact of products and packaging in mind when making purchases. For example, don’t buy products that have unnecessary filler inside, choose products packaged simply with a material that can be recycled, don’t buy goods packed with mixed materials that are difficult to recycle together such as foil and plastic, reuse containers and bags, boxes and paper, and so on.
But when it comes to the “paper or plastic” debate, the EPA notes that both have pros and cons. Both require energy to produce and create waste. Plastic comes from non-renewable resources and take much longer to decompose, while paper decomposes quickly but produces more pollutants to create.
In the end, using materials that can be recycled is always preferable to those destined for the landfill. Both paper and cardboard are easily recycled compared to plastic. And for manufacturers looking to minimize the impact on the environment, this is the one instance where thinking inside the box is most advisable.
Tips for minimizing the environmental impact of delivery boxes:
- Minimize packaging
- Design boxes in a way that encourages re-use
- Don’t rely on non-reusable containers
- Avoid using mixed materials in containers
By offering small batch delivery of cardboard boxes, Racer Boxes helps clients meet delivery demands in a way that’s effective and environmentally friendly . To learn more, contact Racer Boxes today at (604) 270–8205 or racerinquiries@gmail.com.