Selecting the right packaging for your products is a critical decision that affects your costs, operational efficiency, and safety. Drums and boxes, while traditional options, are often less efficient and more expensive than modern alternatives. Bulk bags, also known as Flexible Intermediate Bulk Containers (FIBCs), provide a versatile, cost-effective, and practical solution for businesses across various industries.
At FlexSack, with over 70 years of combined experience in the bulk bag industry, we understand that Flexible Intermediate Bulk Containers (FIBCs) have quite a few benefits over other transportation options and we’ll cover the most important in this post.
Let’s explore seven key reasons why bulk bags are a better choice compared to drums and boxes, considering factors like space, cost, safety, and customization.
Save Space During Storage and Shipping
One major drawback of drums and barrels is that they maintain their full size even when empty, taking up valuable space in your warehouse and during transport. Similarly, corrugated boxes, while collapsible, still require a significant amount of storage space and can be cumbersome to handle.
