Accession Number:

AD1173017

Title:

Military Services Should Uniformly Adopt Improved Packaging Techniques

Descriptive Note:

[Technical Report, Congressional Report]

Corporate Author:

GENERAL ACCOUNTING OFFICE WASHINGTON DC

Personal Author(s):

• Rothwell , Robert G.

Report Date:

1977-06-08

Pagination or Media Count:

20

Abstract:

Unlike the Air Force, the Army and Navy have been slow in accepting two innovative packaging methods, roam-in-place and fast packs, and therefore have lost potential savings. FindingsConclusions Foam packaging affords savings in labor, materials, reusability, transportation, and reduced shipping damage when compared with conventional packaging. Experience at the San Antonio Air Force Logistics Center indicated that items packaged with foam resulted in overall savings in labor and material of about 40.

Descriptors:

• department of defense
• materials
• naval air stations
• training
• air force
• containers
• films
• logistics
• packaging
• shipping
• united states
• encapsulation
• cushioning
• dielectric polymers
• instructions
• job training
• naval shore facilities

Subject Categories:

• Economics and Cost Analysis
• Logistics, Military Facilities and Supplies
• Containers and Packaging

Distribution Statement:

[A, Approved For Public Release]