At Lesters Packaging, we know that efficient warehouse and storage packaging is more than just boxes…it’s an integrated approach combining smart layouts, robust storage and warehouse security systems, and using our bespoke materials to safeguard every item in your facility. Below, we share industry-leading best practices, customised with links to our own packaging solutions so you can maximise space, improve security, and protect your products.
Why Do Picking and Packing Practices Matter?
Accurate, efficient picking and packing minimise errors and returns, speed up order fulfilment, and ensure your customers receive goods in perfect condition. At Lesters Packaging, our bespoke cartons and pick-bin solutions integrate with your WMS to guide staff straight to the right products and the right box size, every time.
Here is a list of best practices for maximising space and protection:
1. Standardising Packaging to Streamline Storage
Uniform carton sizes and packaging shapes make stacking safer and denser. Lesters Packagings core product range provides a library of standard dimensions, while our bespoke team tailors boxes to your business needs. Standardisation also simplifies your storage and warehouse security systems sensor-equipped pallet nets and rack alarms can be deployed consistently when loads are predictably sized. See it in action: Read our Easy Pick-Bin Case Study and watch our ‘Better Equipped’ Case Study on YouTube here.
2. Protective Packaging Techniques for Stored Goods
Long-term storage demands extra protection from dust, moisture, and compression. Our eco-friendly packaging and moisture-resistant corrugated boxes protect fragile items during extended time on the shelf. For high-density racking, Lesters offers reinforced pallet boxes with integrated lids and secure strap points, which is ideal for heavy or irregularly shaped goods.
3. Barcodes, RFID & WMS Integration
Pair durable, pre-printed barcode labels with your warehouse management system (WMS) to track stock in real time. Enhanced with RFID-enabled bin tags, this combination prevents mis-picks and flags any unauthorised movements, integral to your storage and warehouse security systems strategy. Our team can advise on label materials that withstand forklift scuffs, pallet pressure, and cold-storage environments.
4. Flexible Packaging for Peak Periods
When demand grows rapidly, our Pick Bins (which nest and stack when not in use) fold down or stack flat for off-season storage yet pop open instantly when you need extra pick-slots. Our trade packaging service provides rapid access to these flexible bin solutions, ensuring you never run low on high-density storage options.
5. Continuous Review & Adaptation
The most efficient warehouses never stand still. Regularly audit your layout, packaging performance, and security measures using KPIs like space utilisation, pick accuracy, and shrinkage rates. Our consultative approach means we’ll help you refine box sizes, upgrade security hardware, or redesign racking layouts, keeping your operation running at peak performance.
What’s the Difference Between Storage and Warehouse Operations?
Storage within your facility often refers to long-term stockpiling, whereas a warehouse encompasses dynamic picking, packing, and dispatch operations. Lesters Packaging’s solutions cater to both: from heavy duty packaging for bulk reserves to retail ready packaging for rapid fulfilment. Our packaging solutions page showcases how we bridge the gap between secure storage and agile warehouse workflows.
What Packaging Materials Best Protect Long-Term Stored Goods?
For extended storage, choose double-wall corrugated boxes with moisture-resistant liners and foam inserts. Our bespoke packaging solutions can be tailored to your product weights and fragility, ensuring your stock stays pristine until it’s needed.
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