Preventing packaging theft is a big part of the business of shipping and products. While opaque bags are good for a lot of reasons, they don’t completely deter porch pirates. That’s because the bags, while dark, still stand out on the porch, getting people intrigued and encouraging pilfering. That means that you need something to prevent packaging theft better, and in this, we’ll look at different ways to stop porch pirates with packaging incentives.
The Tamper Evident Security Chips
Want to still use a bag? Put a security chip in there that shows someone messed with it. better yet, an adhesive that you stick on the bag that shows when someone else has opened it is a good way to do this.
Tamper-evident seals show the person receiving this that the item is untouched or, in certain circumstances, that the item is touched and to act accordingly.
Security seals are another one. These seals, when broken, show that someone’s messed with it. Minimally, putting a security strip that is perforated when broken will be a good way to show customers if something got messed with, and to prevent future theft.
Custom Prints and Preventing Porch Pirates
Want to really stop them?
Use custom printing to make your items not stand out. Some custom-made boxes and prints will make it so that the theft attempts are far less noticeable. This means that if someone is messing with this, you’ll be able to hide it better. Also, for many porch pirates, when these items are properly on the doorstep, they can blend in and look less noticeable.
It’s hard to get the perfect type of color and design for it, but it does make the items far more obscured.
Tracking Tech integration
A lot of tech integration benefits from these tamper evident seals. Adding some technology, like a smart lock or a smart sensor that notifies customers through an app if their items were messed with a new idea.
Some have even made it so that they can check the app when they get the item to verify the legitimacy and nobody messed with the packaging as a result.
You can put this in flexible packaging too, not just boxes. Stick a sensor on the inside of a poly bag, and there you go, you’ve got packaging that protects, and packaging that won’t be disturbed by anyone who is looking to steal your items.
Communicate with Customers about these Changes
Now, it’s important to communicate with customers about these changes. For instance, if they don’t know about porch pirates, maybe give them something that educates them. Feel free as well to leave an insert, so that they’re not confused by these items.
You should also get them to also speak out against any strange people, and to contact the courier if the items are not being delivered properly.
When the item leaves your business, it stops being totally your responsibility. The shipping services are not perfect. Some of them are reckless, and some may have ill intentions. Telling customers to keep an eye out on any suspicious behavior is good.
By fostering safe product securities and better delivery practices, customers and businesses can reduce the theft that occurs with their times. This can preserve such items even better, and make it stronger
The right security seals and protection will help make this easier on your business. So, next time you’re worried about someone getting into something, include a tamper-evident seal as the ultimate deterrence, and watch what happens when you put that in place with your items.