What Role Does the Packaging Supply Chain Play in E‑Commerce?
The article explains how the packaging supply chain underpins e‑commerce efficiency from material sourcing to last‑mile delivery. It links quality control, logistics integration, and sustainability to reduced damage rates and waste. Poor optimisation increases returns, costs, and carbon emissions. Coordinated planning and standardised box sizes improve fulfilment and inventory flow. Sustainable design using FSC‑certified papers and recyclable coatings strengthens both compliance and brand credibility.