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In today’s globalized environment, shipping supplies has never been more crucial—or more complex. With Americans buying goods from, and selling goods to, the rest of the world, high-quality shipping and receiving professionals are among the most important links in the supply chain. The numbers tell the story: the US Post office handles over a billion packages a year, representing more than three billion pounds’ worth of goods. FedEx delivers over six million every day, while, in the same twenty-four hours, UPS delivers a whopping 15.6 million.

In preparing shipments of outgoing mail, shipping clerks must ensure orders have been filled correctly, as well as filling out shipping boxes and mailing labels. They also record items taken from inventory and note when orders were filled. In smaller operations, a shipping clerk may fill the order themselves: taking merchandise from the stockroom, noting when inventories run low, and packing the goods in shipping boxes. In addition, shipping clerks prepare invoices and furnish information about shipments to other parts of the company, such as an accounting department. Once a shipment is ready to go, a clerk may sort and move goods from the warehouse to the shipping supplies dock or truck terminal and direct their loading.

Before closing the box, place an extra mailing label inside, just in case the outside label is damaged. Seal the outside of the moving boxes with clear, professional-grade packaging tape. Duct tape, making tape and cellophane tape, as well as packages wrapped in paper or tied with string are no-no's. The proper shipping supplies are available at local shipping companies such as UPS. Biodegradable peanuts are also being produced and are available at select UPS stores. Still, customers can be earth-friendly with the use of recycled moving boxes for their shipping supplies.. And even though those packing peanuts are not a favorite "green" item, it's a great idea to reuse them in packages rather than throwing them away. Overall, customers who choose carefully just in the size of the box they send, rather than grabbing whatever seems easiest, will help to reduce the use of fuel during delivery, which can have a great impact on the environment.

    In the long run, it pays to purchase appropriate moving supplies. Sturdy shipping boxes, packing tape  and packing peanuts can purchased at moving companies and truck-rental firms. In addition, clothing, blankets, and pillows can be used as buffers between breakable objects.

As you unpack the shipping boxes, note any damaged or lost items and check the condition of each item. Empty boxes should be broken down and recycled along with packing materials. Safecutters Inc. provides an online store of utility knife box cutters for opening shipping boxes and moving boxes, as well as safety knives to open moving boxes and packages.