How Dimensional Weight Pricing Affects Material Handling Systems

With FedEx and UPS implementing new dimensional weight (DIM) pricing for packages less than three cubic feet, fulfillment operations face new challenges to keep shipping costs low while maintaining efficient, high-throughput distribution.

As many operations introduce new packaging types, their strategies must account for the handling capabilities of automated systems in order to avoid sorting issues and misreads that derail fulfillment.

• Can your existing automated equipment handle polybags?
• What software can help you select the most efficient carrier and packaging type?
• Do your scanning systems accommodate irregular surfaces and shapes?

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