Packrift scenario model
Office Supply Packs: Returns-ready package
Office supply orders often have low damage sensitivity but inconsistent shapes. Segmentation by pack type prevents one carton from covering too many SKUs. This returns and reuse workflow model uses 780 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 tests whether a smaller package still supports the customer return path and does not move cost into support operations. The model starts with an item profile of 12 x 9 x 1.7 in, 1.55 lb per unit, and 1 unit per order. The current package is 16 x 12 x 5 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
Split flat paper goods, writing instruments, and mixed office packs before reducing carton depth.
Assumptions used
- $0.68 per billable pound.
- $18.50 per warehouse labor hour.
- 0.85% current damage rate.
- $22.00 expected replacement or support cost.
Risk checks
- paper corner bend
- pen or marker leakage
- bundle containment
- bulk-pack variance
How to test it
- Include a return insert or reseal step in the pack test.
- Inspect how the package looks after one outbound and one return trip.
- Compare support contacts for damaged packaging, missing returns, and confusing instructions.
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 | 16 x 12 x 5 in | 19% | 6.91 lb | $6.54 | $0 | Baseline |
| Padded mailer | 14.5 x 11.25 x 1.34 in | 84% | 1.66 lb | $1.91 | $43,404 | Adds light protection without carton void |
| Multi-depth carton | 13.5 x 10.5 x 2.77 in | 47% | 2.82 lb | $3.21 | $31,195 | Best carton option for variable order depth |
| Corrugated carton | 14 x 11 x 3.52 in | 34% | 3.9 lb | $3.91 | $24,616 | General-purpose safe fit |
| Cut down current carton | 16 x 12 x 3.02 in | 32% | 4.17 lb | $4.55 | $18,629 | Operational fix using current carton family |
| Poly mailer | 14.25 x 11 x 1.05 in | 112% | 1.63 lb | $1.66 | $45,767 | does not fit modeled occupied volume |
| Rigid mailer | 13.5 x 10.25 x 2.27 in | 58% | 2.26 lb | $2.41 | $38,674 | not recommended for this item profile |