Packrift scenario model

Office Supply Packs: Single-unit order

Office supply orders often have low damage sensitivity but inconsistent shapes. Segmentation by pack type prevents one carton from covering too many SKUs. 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 Padded mailer Adds light protection without carton void

Annual impact $50,910 Modeled savings versus current

Billable weight 1.66 lb Current: 6.91 lb

Utilization 84% Current: 19%

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 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 72 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

Split flat paper goods, writing instruments, and mixed office packs before reducing carton depth.

Cost model

Assumptions used

$0.68 per billable pound.
$18.50 per warehouse labor hour.
0.7% current damage rate.
$22.00 expected replacement or support cost.

Watch list

Risk checks

paper corner bend
pen or marker leakage
bundle containment
bulk-pack variance

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	16 x 12 x 5 in	19%	6.91 lb	$6.34	$0	Baseline
Padded mailer	14.5 x 11.25 x 1.34 in	84%	1.66 lb	$1.87	$50,910	Adds light protection without carton void
Multi-depth carton	13.5 x 10.5 x 2.77 in	47%	2.82 lb	$3.18	$36,040	Best carton option for variable order depth
Corrugated carton	14 x 11 x 3.52 in	34%	3.9 lb	$3.88	$28,027	General-purpose safe fit
Cut down current carton	16 x 12 x 3.02 in	32%	4.17 lb	$4.35	$22,689	Operational fix using current carton family
Poly mailer	14.25 x 11 x 1.05 in	112%	1.63 lb	$1.62	$53,788	does not fit modeled occupied volume
Rigid mailer	13.5 x 10.25 x 2.27 in	58%	2.26 lb	$2.38	$45,150	not recommended for this item profile