Packrift scenario model
Non-Regulated Medical Supplies: Fragility check
Clinic replenishment packaging has a presentation and cleanliness threshold. The model should not imply regulatory validation; it only screens ecommerce package fit. This damage-reserve guardrail model uses 420 monthly orders and a DIM divisor of 139 to compare the current Corrugated carton against smaller protective formats.
What this scenario is testing
This version stresses the damage side of the decision so cheap material does not hide replacement cost. The model starts with an item profile of 8.5 x 6 x 2.5 in, 0.75 lb per unit, and 1 unit per order. The current package is 12 x 9 x 6 in with 82 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.
Candidate rule
Use smaller formats for non-regulated medical supplies only after receiving teams confirm presentation and label-readability requirements.
Assumptions used
- $0.77 per billable pound.
- $21.00 per warehouse labor hour.
- 2.2% current damage rate.
- $62.00 expected replacement or support cost.
Risk checks
- clean presentation
- label readability
- sealed pouch deformation
- clinic receiving workflow
How to test it
- Inspect customer-facing damage, not only carrier claims.
- Log packaging-related contacts separately from product defects.
- Keep a stricter pass threshold before replacing cartons.
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 | 12 x 9 x 6 in | 21% | 4.66 lb | $6.77 | $0 | Baseline |
| Multi-depth carton | 10 x 7.5 x 3.88 in | 46% | 2.09 lb | $3.92 | $14,359 | Best carton option for variable order depth |
| Corrugated carton | 10.5 x 8 x 4.63 in | 34% | 2.8 lb | $4.39 | $12,008 | General-purpose safe fit |
| Cut down current carton | 12 x 9 x 4.13 in | 30% | 3.21 lb | $5.36 | $7,141 | Operational fix using current carton family |
| Poly mailer | 10.75 x 8 x 1.63 in | 96% | 1.01 lb | $2.39 | $22,066 | not recommended for this item profile |
| Padded mailer | 11 x 8.25 x 2.06 in | 72% | 1.34 lb | $2.90 | $19,512 | DIM penalty, not recommended for this item profile |
| Rigid mailer | 10 x 7.25 x 3.38 in | 55% | 1.76 lb | $3.37 | $17,136 | DIM penalty, not recommended for this item profile |