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Shipping Supply Inventory Management
Never run out of boxes, labels, or packing materials again.
January 9, 20262 min read24 views
Shipping Supply Management
Maintain optimal supply levels for smooth operations.
Essential Supplies Checklist
| Category | Items |
|---|---|
| Boxes | Multiple sizes |
| Mailers | Poly, padded, rigid |
| Packing | Bubble, paper, air |
| Tape | Clear, branded |
| Labels | 4x6 thermal |
Reorder Points
| Supply | Usage | Reorder At | Order Qty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small boxes | 50/week | 150 | 500 |
| Medium boxes | 30/week | 100 | 300 |
| Poly mailers | 100/week | 300 | 1,000 |
| Tape rolls | 5/week | 15 | 50 |
| Labels | 200/week | 600 | 2,000 |
Supplier Comparison
| Supplier | Pricing | Delivery | MOQ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uline | Premium | Next day | Low |
| Amazon | Moderate | 2 days | None |
| Alibaba | Cheap | 2-4 weeks | High |
| Wholesale | Varies | 1 week | Medium |
Cost Reduction Tips
| Strategy | Savings |
|---|---|
| Buy in bulk | 20-40% |
| Use free USPS | 100% on boxes |
| Standardize sizes | 15-25% |
| Negotiate terms | 10-20% |
Storage Best Practices
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