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Packaging handling labels are essential to keep shipping and logistics running smoothly. However, this relies on people knowing how, where and when to use these industrious labels.

Using incorrect packaging handling labels can have poor effects, including damage to fragile goods, accidents and poor customer service.

How well do you know how to use packaging handing labels? Do you know packaging symbols and their meanings? Well, put your knowledge to the test below.

Packaging Symbols, Explained: The Symbols For Packaging Quiz

Which Symbol Should You Use To Protect Against Heat?

Let’s say you need to protect a package from heat. Which of the below labels should you use?

 

 A) 

 

B) 

 

C) 

 

D) 

You Have To Send A Fragile Package. Which Labels Do You Use?

Why do packages get damaged? Damages occur because of ignored or improper signage. Which of the below would you use?

  1. Do not stack
  2. This way up / keep fragile
  3. Centre of gravity
  4. Top heavy

How Do You Control Transport Of A Package?

Once packed, there are risks with transporting a package. How do you control transport?

  1. Use no carts
  2. Do not use chains
  3. Use no forklifts
  4. Do not use blades
  5. All of the above

How Do You Keep Packages Dry?

Keeping packages dry is essential if you ship in a poor climate or are sending sensitive materials. Pick the best label for the job below.

 A) 

 

B) 

 

C) 

D) None of the above

You Are Transporting Something With A Barrier Layer. How Do You Protect It?

Barrier layers can keep sensitive materials safe, preventing leaks and ensuring customers receive vacuum-sealed items. Choose the best symbol below.

 A) 

 

B) 

 

C) 

How Packaging Handling Labels Save Businesses Money

Research by SaleCycle found that, in 2020, returns of faulty items cost businesses. The impact included:

  • 57% of retailers stating that returns had a negative impact on their business
  • 33% of retailers admitting they needed to offset the cost of returns via inflated delivery charges
  • 20% stating they needed to increase product price to balance losses on returns

So, what caused these returns? Well, stated in the same research, 80.2% of returns were from faulty or damaged goods.

Packaging handling labels can help reduce the probability of a customer receiving broken or damaged goods, which will, in the long term, help to bring the cost of returns down.

Get Long-Lasting Packaging Handling Symbols Today

Since you now know how to use them, then get some high-quality packaging handling labels. At Label Source, you can trust us to provide long-lasting signs and labels.

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Answers:

  1. B
  2. B
  3. E
  4. A
  5. A