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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 are there? 📦

At Skrym, we work with different kinds of packaging, whether it's regular boxes, plastic bags, or height-adjustable packaging with machine cutting or folding.

  • Fixed: Rigid packages that might have a fold or 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 range).
  • Plastic Bags: Popular in fashion and pharmacies and are deformable to a certain extent.
  • Envelopes: Less rigid than a fixed package but also 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: The most common material type, 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: The percentage of the package that is made from recycled materials. By default, we set this to 0%.
  • CO2e: 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.