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Dimensional Packing: Ship Separately for First Quantity

Optimize packaging by defining specific dimensional rules for mixed product shipping

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Overview

In this guide, you’ll learn how to configure products that typically ship in their own box, like a box of tissues or a mug, but can be packed together when purchased in multiples or combined in a mixed cart.

This setup helps you maintain accurate shipping rates while optimizing packaging efficiency. 😊

Requirements

To use this setup, the Dimensional Packing feature must be enabled in your ShipperHQ account.

You can do this under Advanced Features > Dimensional Packing.

Setup

Here’s how to handle a product like a box of tissues.

Step 1: Define a Box for a Single Item

If the product dimensions are 3" x 2" x 3", define a box slightly larger in ShipperHQ, such as 3.1" x 2.1" x 3.1". Assign this box to the tissue product via a packing rule.

This ensures a single box of tissues will ship in a box that closely fits its size.

Step 2: Add Larger Boxes to the Rule

In the same packing rule, include additional, larger boxes that could fit multiple boxes of tissues.

When two or more items are in the cart, ShipperHQ will automatically evaluate if they can be packed into one of these larger boxes based on volume and weight.

 

Scenario: Shipping with Other Products

Now imagine you also sell mugs, which measure 4" x 3" x 4". Each mug is normally packed in its own box, but you want to allow combined shipping when mugs and tissues are purchased together.

Objective

  • One mug or one box of tissues in the cart: each ships in its own box.

  • Both items in the cart: allow them to ship together in a larger box if possible.

Configuration Steps

  1. Create a packing rule for mugs

    • Include a box slightly larger than the mug (e.g., 4.1" x 3.1" x 4.1")

    • Include the larger boxes that could also fit both a mug and tissues

  2. Create a separate packing rule for tissues

    • Include the 3.1" x 2.1" x 3.1" box

    • Include the same larger boxes as used in the mug rule

  3. Assign each rule to the appropriate product in your ecommerce platform.

With this setup:

  • When a single item is in the cart, it uses its own dedicated box.

  • When both items are in the cart, ShipperHQ evaluates whether a shared box is more efficient and cost-effective.

 

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