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Packages

This section details the endpoints you can use to modify your package data within Skrym

Package data is one of the most important parts of logistics, it ties into costs, emissions and overall customer satisfaction.

What kinds of packaging is there? 📦

At Skrym we deal with different kinds of packaging be it regular boxes, plastic bags or height adjustable packaging with machine cutting/folding.

  • Fixed: Rigid packages that might have a fold/cut-down-point which we refer to as a variation
  • Height Adjustable: A pre-set base area with walls that are either cut or folded down to a specified height
  • Fully adjustable: Fully customizable per-order packaging that can create a package (within a span)
  • Plastic bags: Popular in fashion and pharmacies and is deformable to a certain extent
  • Envelopes: A little less rigid than a fixed package but slightly less deformable compared to a plastic bag

What is a package made of? 📦

The material of a package is important for both the environment and the cost of the package. Skrym works with packaging manufacturers to get the most accurate data possible.

We have broken down the material of a package into the following categories enabling you to select the correct material for your package.

  • Name: The name of the package material
  • Material type: The material type of the package, currently Skrym allows it to be one of the following materials
    • Cardboard This is the most common material type and is used for most packages.
    • Plastic Commonly used for bags
    • Paper Mainly used for envelopes and other paper-based packaging
    • Unknown: This is a default value and is selected when the material type is unknown
  • Recycled Percentage: This constitutes the percentage of the package that is made from recycled materials. As default we set this to 0%
  • CO2e: This is the amount of CO2 equivalent that is emitted when producing the package, measured in grams
  • Density: The density of the material, measured in kilograms per cubic meter

What fold is used for a package? 📦

The fold of a package is important for both the environment and the structural integrity of the package. At Skrym we follow FEFCO standards for the folds of a package.