The Evolution of Dim Weight

THE EVOLUTION OF

DIM WEIGHT

Online shopping has led to a consumer shipping boom.

Most of the time, when a package arrives, extra (wasted) space accompanies the intended contents.

Say “Goodbye” to half-empty boxes!

HOW?

HOW?Introducing…Dimensional Weight! (DIM weight)

The funny thing about DIM weight is that it doesn’t have much to do with a package’s actual weight—

it’s all about size.

DIM weight reflects the package’s density or the amount of space a package occupies on a delivery truck in relation to its actual weight.

Is that confusing? Hopefully, this can help clear it up ...

Before dimensional weight changes:

HEAVY LIGHT

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After dimensional weight changes:

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HEAVY LIGHT

Why do shippers suddenly care about dimensional weight?

Before the online shopping boom, shipping companies typically delivered a large shipment to a single, business address.

Now consider that many shipping companies are delivering - most of the time - single packages to many different destinations.

More Locations =

More Fuel Expenses

DIM weight allows shipping companies to optimize space,

like a giant game of tetris.

Benefits of Dimensional Weight:• Saves shippers money

• Makes fewer trips with properly packed trucks and containers

• Helps reduce waste

With DIM weight, shippers are using less packaging and delivery trucks are more efficiently packed.

Just how much waste does DIM weight reduce?

Less Packaging =

Less Waste

Before dimensional weight changes:

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After dimensional weight changes:

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For U.S. Postal Service: Volume ÷ 194

For FedEx & UPS: Volume ÷ 166

How do you calculate DIM weight?IT’S EASY!

How can your business reduce DIM costs?

Use the right size box to avoid unnecessary and

empty space.

Use envelopes! Envelopes can be

great for soft, non-breakable items.

Let HP Products help design your next packaging project to optimize space and

reduce waste!

Let HP Products help design your next packaging project to optimize space and reduce waste!

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