Packrift scenario model

Craft And Hobby Kits: Single-unit order

Kit orders are sensitive to rattling and missing components. A packaging win should preserve part containment, not only reduce cube. This single-order flow model uses 950 monthly orders and a DIM divisor of 139 to compare the current Corrugated carton against smaller protective formats.

Open this model in the calculator All scenarios

Recommended path Poly mailer Best for compressible, low-breakage items

Annual impact $49,081 Modeled savings versus current

Billable weight 1.02 lb Current: 5.61 lb

Utilization 100% Current: 17%

Decision read

What this scenario is testing

This page isolates the simplest order shape so the savings case is not distorted by bundle exceptions. The model starts with an item profile of 9.5 x 6.5 x 2.1 in, 0.95 lb per unit, and 1 unit per order. The current package is 13 x 10 x 6 in with 78 seconds of pack time.

Packrift treats the result as a screening recommendation. It is strong enough to prioritize a pilot, not strong enough to replace invoice analysis, damage tracking, or warehouse observation.

Procurement rule

Candidate rule

Only downshift kit orders after the component bag or insert prevents movement inside the smaller package.

Cost model

Assumptions used

$0.72 per billable pound.
$20.00 per warehouse labor hour.
1.5% current damage rate.
$29.00 expected replacement or support cost.

Watch list

Risk checks

small-part escape
bag seal strength
insert collisions
kit presentation

Pilot plan

How to test it

Select one SKU family with stable dimensions.
Run a carton control group for the same carrier lanes.
Compare invoice billable weight, pack time, and support contacts after two weeks.

Related pages

Same segment

Package Candidate Comparison

Generated from the same Packrift Flex Fit assumptions

Package	Size	Utilization	Billable weight	Cost/order	Annual impact	Status
Corrugated carton baseline	13 x 10 x 6 in	17%	5.61 lb	$6.03	$0	Baseline
Poly mailer	11.75 x 8.5 x 1.37 in	100%	1.02 lb	$1.72	$49,081	Best for compressible, low-breakage items
Padded mailer	12 x 8.75 x 1.73 in	75%	1.31 lb	$2.04	$45,439	Adds light protection without carton void
Multi-depth carton	11 x 8 x 3.38 in	46%	2.14 lb	$3.08	$33,616	Best carton option for variable order depth
Corrugated carton	11.5 x 8.5 x 4.13 in	34%	2.9 lb	$3.60	$27,707	General-purpose safe fit
Cut down current carton	13 x 10 x 3.63 in	29%	3.39 lb	$4.28	$19,943	Operational fix using current carton family
Rigid mailer	11 x 7.75 x 2.88 in	55%	1.77 lb	$2.39	$41,506	DIM penalty, not recommended for this item profile