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As one of the world's largest electronics companies,
Hewlett-Packard's expenses for packaging materials are in excess
of several hundred million dollars annually. In addition to the
cost of packaging materials, other business expenses, such as
shipping, warehousing, and manufacturing processes depend in
part on efficient package designs. The expenses for
transportation, for example, are several times higher than for
the protective materials themselves, therefore, a change in the
package or product design can have a major impact on the
transportation cost. To maintain their dominance in the market
place, HP has hired and retained very talented packaging
engineers who continually develop and refine new processes,
techniques, and research studies.
The information contained within this document was derived
through extensive research and contributions by many individuals
within Hewlett-Packard Company and has resulted in millions of
dollars in saving through using less material and reduced
distribution damage.
This manual is intended as a guide for packaging
professionals. It provides detailed information to aid selection
of the most effective product/package tests and test levels. It
will further guide companies in planning and managing package
development and testing for new products so they can survive the
distribution environment.
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