Octobin Dimensions: How to Choose the Right Size for Bulk Packaging
A few extra centimetres might not sound like much. But when you fill, store and transport bulk products every day, packaging dimensions can make a real difference. Choose an octabin that’s too large and you use more storage space than necessary. Go too small and your team has to fill, handle and move more containers […]
The Five Pillars of Supply Chain Efficiency: How Pick Bin Sizing Improves Warehouse Picking Efficiency
Pick is one of Lesters’ five pillars of supply chain efficiency, alongside Store, Pack, Ship and Return. Together, these pillars form the framework we use to identify opportunities and provide solutions across every stage of a customer’s supply chain. The first stage, Pick, is about creating an efficient picking environment in which warehouse teams can […]
A Simple Guide to Printing on Cardboard Boxes
Adding your logo, product details or handling instructions turns packaging into a practical communication tool. It can help people recognise your brand, identify what is inside and understand how the box should be stored or handled. But how do you print on a cardboard box, and what happens between submitting your design and receiving the […]
Are You Using More Packaging Than You Actually Need?
Open a delivery and you may find a relatively small product sitting inside an oversized cardboard box, surrounded by layers of void fill. It might feel reassuringly protected, but is all that packaging really necessary? Using more packaging does not always mean better protection. If you’re using oversized boxes, unnecessary materials and inefficient designs, this […]
What is Sustainable Packaging? A Practical Guide for UK Businesses
In this guide, we’ll explain what sustainable packaging means, explore the benefits of sustainable packaging, discuss common materials, and look at how businesses can implement more sustainable packaging solutions without compromising on product protection. What is Sustainable Packaging? Sustainable packaging refers to packaging that is designed, manufactured, transported, used, and disposed of in a way that minimises environmental impact. […]
Reduce Freight Costs with Better Box Styles
If your business is spending more on shipping than expected, your packaging could be part of the problem. Oversized boxes, poor product fit, and excessive void fill do not just increase packaging costs, they can also increase freight charges, damage risks, and storage inefficiencies. At Lesters Packaging, we work with businesses across multiple industries to […]
What is corrugated cardboard?
Did you know it’s actually corrugated cardboard that gives cardboard boxes their strength? It’s not news that cardboard is one of the most popular packaging materials used around the world. So what is it about cardboard, and especially corrugated cardboard, that has seen this material rise to the top when it comes to transport and packaging? Our detailed guide focuses on corrugated cardboard […]
How Corrugated Boxes Are Made and Manufactured
Corrugated boxes are one of the most widely used packaging formats in the world. From e-commerce shipping cartons to industrial packaging solutions, they protect products across nearly every supply chain. Yet many businesses rely on corrugated packaging without fully understanding how it is produced. For manufacturers, retailers and logistics providers, understanding the corrugated packaging process […]
Automotive Packaging for Just-in-Time Production: Kitting and Sequencing Explained
In automotive manufacturing, timing is everything. Production lines operates to extremely tight schedules, and parts must arrive exactly when they are needed. This is why just-in-time production has become the standard across the automotive sector. Instead of storing away large quantities of parts, manufacturers rely on carefully coordinated deliveries that align with the pace of the assembly line. Packaging plays a far […]
GMP‑Ready Packaging: What’s Changing in Specs, Testing & Documentation
Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) is no longer something businesses in pharma, medical and food sectors can treat as a tick-box exercise. Regulators are looking deeper into supply chains, and packaging is under more scrutiny than ever. If your cartons, pallet boxes or corrugated solutions sit anywhere near regulated products, you need to understand how GMP expectations are changing. For […]