Please answer each question with at least 275 words each question. This is tlmt 351 packing. 1) This week’s reading discusses transport packaging. Discuss the major considerations about the distribution environment that must be understood before deciding upon the structural design of the package. 2) Discuss the use of pallets in a shipping system. What considerations must be taken when deciding whether or not a pallet is required for a specific shipment of boxes? What considerations must be made in determining the placement of boxes on the pallet and securing the boxes to the pallet? 3) See the information on the Office of the Federal Register website that discusses reverse logistics of hazardous materials. Discuss the problem of reverse logistics and how it relates to hazardous materials packaging. 4) In considering materials for a retail package (one that will be displayed on the shelf in a retail environment), discuss the advantages and disadvantages of using paper packaging and the advantages and disadvantages of using plastic packaging for this purpose. 5) read about Walmart’s packaging and sustainability objectives by clicking here. According to this website, one of Walmart’s goals is “Be packaging neutral globally by 2025”. What do you think it means to become packaging neutral? According to their website, what challenges are they facing in becoming packaging neutral? Watch this video by clicking here.Secret Life of Walmart’s Deli Pizza Box. Does this box meet your definition of packaging neutral? 6) Watch the video by clicking here. Discuss the role of package testing in the design and planning process.Read this article explaining RFID technology by clicking here.And watch this video explaining the impact of RFID on the supply chain by clicking here. 7) Discuss the current and potential uses for RFID in package tracking.
