Pick and Pack Services Key Terms

Learn basic pick and pack terms for your logistics needs

Pick and pack services are an important part of fulfillment and logistics for many types of companies. From the small jewelry retailer to the national furniture company, pick and pack services are used to fulfill orders. Make sure you understand the basic pick and pack terms so you know your products are being delivered in a timely fashion.

 

Polybag

A polybag is a plastic bag sealed around the contents you choose. Polybags are often used for instruction manuals, small parts, books and other shipment needs.
Try: InserTec gives a brief explanation of polybag technology and how it is used to create a streamlined pick and pack option.

Skin packaging

Skin packaging is a process in which a machine seals your item between a layer of plastic and paper. The sealing machine creates an airtight barrier leaving your product sealed between the plastic cover and cardboard or paper backing.
Try: See how skin packaging works at Skinpackaging.com.

Club store packaging

Club store packaging is a fulfillment option used for volume shippers such as the "club store" or large quantity discount retailers. Pick and pack is adjusted to larger scale pallet pulls.
Try: Review the definition of club store packaging in the Versatile Packagers glossary of fulfillment terms. The glossary includes many other useful pick and pack terms as well.

Advanced shipment notification (ASN)

Advanced shipment notification, or ASN, is when a fulfillment center notifies a customer that a shipment will occur. The notification usually takes place through sending of an order notification electronically.
Try: Coast to Coast Fulfillment provides a definition of advanced shipment notification in its glossary of shipping terms.

Clamshell

Clamshell is an option of packaging used by pick and pack services. The container, usually made of plastic, resembles a clam in that it snaps open and shut to safely contain a product.
Try: Read about clamshell packaging at National Plastics. They manufacturer a wide variety of clamshell packaging used in many pick and pack facilities.

Break Bulk

Break bulk is a term used to describe a fulfillment center or carrier facility that is designed to take large shipments and break them into smaller shipments.
Try: The definition of break bulk is available at the Express Carriers Association's glossary of terms.

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