Mastering Multi-Item Orders: How to Eliminate Packaging Headaches in eCommerce Fulfillment
In the fast-paced world of eCommerce fulfillment, efficiency is everything—especially when it comes to packaging. But for many fulfillment centers, shipping orders with multiple products isn’t just time-consuming—it’s a constant source of frustration. Items shift, packages are larger than they need to be to accommodate the items inside, shipping costs climb and the risk of DIM weight surcharges looms large.
If your operation handles bulky, heavy items like jeans or apparel, you know exactly how tricky it can be to keep products secure while creating a package that won’t break the budget. That’s where the fitPACK500™ steps in.
The Problem: Slipping, Shifting and Overspending
Many automated packaging systems are designed for single-SKU orders or lightweight items. When it comes to fulfilling multi-item orders—especially ones that include denser products like jeans—things get complicated:
- Heavy items shift as they move through the automated packaging process, causing jams or poorly sealed packages.
- Pre-sized packaging leads to wasted space, void fill and higher dimensional (DIM) weight surcharges.
- Manual intervention slows down the line, defeating the purpose of automation.
The result? Wasted materials, higher labor costs and frustrated operations teams trying to patch together a fix.
The fitPACK500 Advantage: Built for the Realities of Multi-Item Fulfillment
The fitPACK500 is designed to tackle these challenges head-on—no workarounds required. Here’s how it stands out:
- Adapts to Order Size with Intelligent 3D Scanning: Whether you’re shipping a single pair of jeans or a full outfit, the fitPACK500 uses advanced 3D scanning technology to analyze the order’s exact dimensions in real time and create a perfectly right-sized package. This is especially valuable in robotic picking environments, where order sizes and item combinations vary constantly. No matter the mix or quantity, the fitPACK500 ensures every order gets a package that fits—without manual intervention or guesswork.
- Two-Seal Package = Streamlined Savings: Unlike other systems that require three seals to complete a package, the fitPACK500 uses a dual-seal, pressure-seal module to create a high-quality, secure package with just two seals. That means fewer steps, less wear on components and lower operational costs.
- Stabilizes Heavy or Shifting Items: Our engineering team designed the system with advanced item-guiding technology that keeps even slippery or heavy products stable as they’re packaged.
- Reduces Shipping Costs with Right-Sized Packaging: By creating a package that conforms to the actual dimensions of the order, you eliminate the empty space that leads to costly DIM weight surcharges.
The Payoff: Lower Costs, Better Packages and Happier Customers
With the fitPACK500, fulfillment centers finally have a solution that meets the demands of real-world packaging—not just ideal conditions. Your team saves time, your shipping costs go down and your customers receive compact, quality packages, lending you positive brand recognition.
Curious to see more? Schedule a virtual demo of the fitPACK500 with a member from our team and learn how fitPACK is leading the pack in automated right-sized packaging.
Partner with Tension Packaging & Automation to Innovate, Automate and Outperform with fitPACK500
Your packaging process shouldn’t be the bottleneck in your fulfillment operation. If multi-item orders are slowing you down, costing you more or causing packaging errors, it’s time to level up with a solution designed for complexity.
That’s the fitPACK500 difference. Contact us to start the conversation today.
