Before comparing carton plans
A piece price alone leaves open the outer carton, protective insert, quantity per carton and split shipments.
ORDER PLANNING
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After aligning the order details
Keep the order quantity, protected components and inspection conditions fixed. Compare carton volume and check handling limits separately.
Estimate the difference in outer-carton volume
Multiply carton volume by carton count for each plan. Use outer dimensions including any bulge or protection. The example values are editable inputs.
The estimate covers cartons only. The forwarder still needs weights, pallet dimensions, stacking limits and a loading plan.
Example packout decisions
Hub assembly replenishment
Before reducing carton height, confirm the insert still keeps the hub flange and ABS encoder face from contacting adjacent pieces.
Mixed wheel and tire order
Ask suppliers for gross weight and packing dimensions by SKU. Review how each wheel finish or tire bead seat is protected under the proposed loading plan.
Service kit replacement
Keep seal lip protection and kit contents consistent when comparing pack options. Trace a part through the carton label before approving a new pack configuration.
Ask about a packout comparison
Send the same SKU list, order quantity and destination for each proposal. Include the supplier's carton dimensions if you already have them.