Intro to Packaging Distribution
Differentiate among transportation carriers and distribution modes and assess hazard categories and testing methods used to design resilient packaging systems.
What you will learn
Packaging Distribution will help you gain an understanding of how a transport packaging system is developed and optimized for safe and efficient transportation. The five-hour course includes a module on tests you can use to design packaging systems that can withstand the forces of distribution. This course will help you develop packaging designs that reach consumers and retail settings damage free.
Course Objectives
Explore the challenges and obstacles of the packaging distribution process
Identify the tests that ensure products of all types reach consumers and retail settings without sustaining damages
Review the available methods of distributing products worldwide
Gain an understanding of how a transport packaging system is developed
Choose the proper packaging type based on performance testing standards of the packaging industry
Examine the vital parts of packaging distribution, such as costing, timelines, and spatial requirements
Course Outline
1.0 Distribution Overview
- 1.1Course Disclaimer(pdf)
- 1.2Navigation Tutorial (video)
- 1.3Distribution Packaging Workbook(download)
- 1.4Introduction to Distribution(video)
- 1.5Defining Transport Packaging(video)
- 1.6Developing Distribution Systems(video)
- 1.7Let's Get to Know Each Other - Introduce Yourself!(pdf)
- 1.8Glossary(pdf)
2.0 Distribution Modes
- 2.1Introduction to Distribution Modes(video)
- 2.2Carrier Considerations(video)
- 2.3Carrier Rules & Regulations(video)
- 2.4Road Transportation(video)
- 2.5Rail Transportation(video)
- 2.6Air Transportation(video)
- 2.7Sea Transportation(video)
- 2.8Knowledge Check: Distribution Modes(quiz)
3.0 Hazards and Testing
- 3.1Introduction to Hazards and Testing(video)
- 3.2Distribution Hazards(video)
- 3.3Atmospheric Pre-Conditioning(video)
- 3.4Demo | Atmospheric Pre-Conditioning(video)
- 3.5Drop Testing(video)
- 3.6Demo | Drop Test (video)
- 3.7Tilt Testing(video)
- 3.8Demo | Tilt Testing(video)
- 3.9Horizontal Shock Testing(video)
- 3.10Demo | Horizontal Shock Testing(video)
- 3.11Vibration Testing(video)
- 3.12Demo | Vibration Testing(video)
- 3.13Shock Testing(video)
- 3.14Demo | Shock Testing(video)
- 3.15Compression Factors(video)
- 3.16Compression Testing(video)
- 3.17Knowledge Check: Hazards & Testing(quiz)
4.0 Performance Design
- 4.1Introduction to Performance Design(video)
- 4.2Testing Overview Introduction(video)
- 4.3Testing Overview(video)
- 4.4Product Fragility(multimedia)
- 4.5Cushioning Systems(video)
- 4.6Dunnage Options(video)
- 4.7Corrosion Mitigation(video)
- 4.8Knowledge Check: Performance Design(quiz)
5.0 Packaging Systems
- 5.1Introduction to Packaging Systems(video)
- 5.2Wood Containers(video)
- 5.3Pallets(pdf)
- 5.4Pallet Type Comparison Guide(pdf)
- 5.5Corrugated Containers(multimedia)
- 5.6Returnables(video)
- 5.7Other Systems(multimedia)
- 5.8Unitization(video)
- 5.9Information Design for Distribution(multimedia)
- 5.10UN Markings(pdf)
- 5.11Knowledge Check: Packaging Systems(quiz)
6.0 Packaging Kitting
- 6.1Introduction to Kitting(video)
- 6.2Packaging Kitting(video)
- 6.3Kitting Case Study(video)
- 6.4Let the Experts Talk(video)
- 6.5Knowledge Check: Packaging Kitting(quiz)
7.0 Bonus Content
- 7.1Drones, Robots, and Delivery Services, OH MY!(multimedia)
- 7.2Tactical Approaches to Freight Cost Optimization Webinar(video)
- 7.3Exploring Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) for Packaging Laws(pdf)
8.0 Wrap Up
- 8.1Distribution - That's a Wrap!(video)
- 8.2Exam Instructions(pdf)
- 8.3Final Exam(quiz)
- 8.4Survey(multimedia)
Instructor
Andrew Hurley, PhDFounder
64 Lessons
43 Videos
5 Hours
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Certificate of Packaging Science (CPS)
This course as part of the Certificate of Packaging Science, a comprehensive program covering all major aspects of packaging materials, processes, and design.
