Why Do We Use Packaging? Flashcards
How do RFID tags work?
They are small microchips with antennas attached to products. The antenna receives a signal from an RFID reader and then returns the signal with additional information such as serial numbers.
What are the benefits of RFID tags?
They can store more information than barcodes.
They’re very small- the size of a large rice grain.
They can prevent shoplifting and control stocks.
How do we use packaging ?
Stacking and storage. Information. Protection. Preserving. Promotion. SIPPP.
How does stacking work?
Items are secondary packaging in separate rectangular corrugated boxes before they are stacked.
What is over-packing?
Where too much packaging is used to advertise the product.
What is under packaging?
Too little packaging is used for fragile contents so they may break in transit.
What is deceptive packaging ?
Packaging that gives a false impression such as packaging that falsely advertises or makes the product appear larger.
Information is now a…
Legal requirement. The consumer needs to know what the product is and what it contains.
From information you can learn…
Weight, ingredients, safety precautions, best before dates, how to use etc.
Products need to be in perfect condition. Materials for packaging include…
Corrugated cardboard.
Expanded polystyrene.
Tamper-proof packaging.
Bubblewrap.
Products are preserved by…
Using an airtight seal to act as a barrier to air.
How can products be promoted ?
Using brand names, colours, and style to incorporate this into the design.
What does RFID stand for?
Radio Frequency Identification.
