Bundling
Also known as: bundling, cargo bundling, product bundling, freight bundling, shipment bundling
Bundling is the practice of grouping two or more separate items together so they can be handled, transported, stored, or sold as a single unit. In logistics, items may be secured together using straps, bands, shrink wrap, pallets, or other packaging methods. This makes individual pieces easier and safer to handle while reducing the number of separate units that must be moved.
Bundling improves handling efficiency by allowing several items to be managed as one consolidated unit. It can reduce handling time, packaging requirements, transportation costs, and the risk of individual pieces becoming separated or lost. Common examples include pipes strapped together, cartons secured on a pallet, or several products packaged together for distribution.
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