Logistics
Freight Damage Prevention for Wholesale Woven Baskets
Damage control is part of product margin, especially on lighter wash finishes and large handled styles.
Know which styles are damage-prone
Large handled baskets, wash-white finishes, and delicate rims usually need more protection than compact natural open styles. Identify fragile SKUs in the assortment and pack them differently if needed.
Do not assume one packing method fits the whole PO.
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Packing choices that reduce claims
Discuss corner protection, bagging, carton strength, and whether nesting creates abrasion. Ask for packing photos before bulk. A slightly higher packing cost is often cheaper than claims and reorders.
Mark cartons clearly for orientation and item identity to reduce warehouse handling errors.
Receiving discipline
Inspect a sample of cartons immediately on arrival, photograph issues, and separate transit damage from production defects. Fast documentation improves recovery and supplier feedback.
Feed damage data back into next season’s packing and assortment decisions.
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Next step
Confirm packing methods when you request basket pricing.
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