Learning Outcome 2: Packaging Supply Chain Flashcards
1
Q
Primary, Secondary & Tetiary
A
Primary: packaging surrounding the product which the consumer takes home
Secondary: packaging used to group together packs for ease of handling
Tertiary: packaging used to collate Secondary packaging for ease for transport
2
Q
Raw material supply chain
A
Conversion (pulp to paper) Raw material shipping and storage Other conversion processes Filling Sealing Packed into case / sealed Packed onto pallet / wrapped Distributed to distributor Pallets split into cages Packs loaded onto shelf for customers
3
Q
Pre-shipment testing
A
Transit testing Leakage testing Humidity testing Label scuff testing Product contact (pack compatability) testing
4
Q
Packaging supply chain hazards
A
Shock Vibration Compression Puncture Climatic changes Contamination Security
5
Q
Shock
A
Sudden change in velocity
6
Q
Vibration
A
Motion about a fixed point
7
Q
Compression
A
Static: gradual compression (top load)
Dynamic: sudden application of load
8
Q
Puncture
A
Sudden piercing of pack or product
9
Q
Climatic changes
A
Temperature
UV
Humidity
Pressure
10
Q
Contamination
A
Birds Insects Rodents Dust Dirt Humans
11
Q
Security
A
Human interference
