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Packaging University

Learn about packaging, coolant, cold chain, and everything else you need to ship confidently.
1 min

Smoothie Sailing Case Study: How Thermal Mass Saved the Day (and the Ice)!

Thermal mass refers to a material's ability to absorb, store, and release heat, crucial for maintaining temperature stability in cold chain shipping. An online smoothie company faced complaints due to inadequate ice in small shipments, leading to faster warming. Implementing Keep It Cool's software, which calculates thermal mass and recommends optimal ice amounts, resulted in 30% fewer complaints and 50% cost savings. This story highlights the importance of thermal mass in optimizing shipping processes and improving customer satisfaction.
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2 min

3 Common Mistakes to Avoid When Shipping Perishables

Mistake #1: Sticking to a Binary Packaging System: Summer & Winter Mistake #2: Relying on Destination Temperatures Mistake #3: Using a One-Size-Fits-All Coolant Strategy (1Day, 2Day, 3Day)
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2 min

Are your chamber tests mis-guiding you?

Atmospheric chamber tests are run under perfect condtions that a shipper would never see in the real world. So why should the results of those tests dictate your packaging strategy?
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3 min

Heat Exposure: A Game-Changing Approach to Ice Calculations

Conventional coolant strategies are backwards. They over ice the coolest lanes and under ice the warmest.
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The Pitfalls of Relying on Destination Temperatures

Why shipping based on destination temperatures might be your Achilles' heel. Unearth a more comprehensive strategy that safeguards product quality, streamlines costs, and builds customer trust.
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