Folding cases are a convenient, cost-effective way to ship. Folding cases come in a variety of sizes, thickness and applications. First, survey all company departments to find out which sizes of folding cases and shipping boxes the company uses most. Then, create a folding cases list of sizes and features your company needs.

Gather folding cases information to compare with your list and decide on the folding cases you are going to make available in your office. To find and purchase from a reputable folding cases provider, you should:

1. Buy standard size folding cases for the most frequent shipments and contents.

2. Consider specialty or custom folding cases for unique content sizes, weights or protection.

3. Order folding cases wholesale or discount in bulk to save money on frequently replenished items.

Action Steps
The best contacts and resources to help you get it done

Find standard size folding cases for the most convenience

Buy standard size folding cases in the most common sizes your company uses to always have them handy. You are likely to get better prices on large orders or when you stick with the same supplier over a period of time.

I recommend: VisiPak offers three different shapes in a variety of sizes for folding shipping cartons and cases. They are clear plastic for convenient durability. Transparent Container offers retail solutions to packaging and folding cartons, as well as custom folding cartons for other applications.

Buy specialty or custom folding cases for special shipments

Find a specialty or custom folding cases provider for special sizes, weights and packaging guidelines. Unless your office is shipping a large number of specialty packages, this order will need to be placed as needed--that doesn't mean you can't ask for a discount.

I recommend: InserTec offers a multitude of services and products, including retail-ready or shipping folding cartons in a variety of sizes, printed or not, to fit your needs. Pelican offers custom cases designed to fit your part shipping or other needs. The cases are designed to be reusable and heavy duty. Use the case calculator to help you choose the right Pelican case for you.

Consider ordering folding cases in bulk wholesale or discount to save money

Order your most common and most replenished folding cases in bulk to cut down on purchasing and shipping costs. This order can often be pre-ordered on a routine delivery schedule for the ultimate in convenience. Just remember to reassess the order at least quarterly to make sure your order still coincides with your needs.

I recommend: Discount Packaging Supply offers bulk orders and discounts on shipping. They have many standard sizes to choose from and, with all of the other shipping items and equipment available through them as well, they are a great place for one-stop shopping. RPP Containers carries a large variety of container sizes all offer at bulk discounts.

Tips & Tactics

Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide

• •  Set a regular schedule for checking on actual uses of folding cases, as opposed to the orders, to adjust for overages and shortages and save money.