How to Know When It’s Time to Outsource Your Packing
Signs your in-house process is costing more than it’s saving.
Packing and shipping might not be the most glamorous part of your business, but it’s one of the most important. If products arrive damaged, delayed, or improperly crated, it costs you time, money, and customer trust. Still, many businesses hang on to DIY packing for too long, not realizing how much it’s costing them behind the scenes.
At Express Packing, we help companies make the shift from “doing it all in-house” to letting professionals take care of their shipping prep, and we’ve seen the difference it makes. So, how do you know when it’s time to outsource?
Here are a few key signs.
1. Your Team is Constantly Pulled Away from Core Work:
If your employees are spending hours building crates or trying to figure out how to safely pack a complex product, that’s time they’re not spending on their actual jobs. Packing may feel like a cost-saving task at first, but when it starts cutting into productivity, it’s costing more than you think.
2. You’re Dealing with Damage, Delays, or Returns
Are products arriving damaged? Are shipments being delayed because crating took longer than expected? DIY packing often leads to costly mistakes. At Express Packing, we use proven specs, high-quality materials, and years of experience to prevent damage before it happens.
When we pack it, we also insure it.
3. You’re Shipping Products That Are Oversized, Fragile, or High-Value
The more complex the product, the higher the risk. If you’re shipping industrial equipment, delicate components, or custom-built items, it’s time to bring in a team that knows how to handle the details. We specialize in building crates and packing solutions designed specifically for the job at hand, no guesswork required.
4. You’re Spending Too Much on Materials That Don’t Work
It’s easy to underestimate the true cost of packing supplies, especially when you’re buying small quantities or the wrong type of material for the job. We buy in bulk, we use exactly what’s needed, and we don’t waste. That efficiency often results in cost savings for you, especially when paired with fewer damaged goods and returns.
Ready to Hand Off the Packing?
If packing is becoming a time drain, a stress point, or a liability, it’s probably time to outsource. At Express Packing, we offer reliable, professional packing and crating solutions that protect your products and your peace of mind.