Unibox: Universal Packaging Solution for Power over Ethernet (PoE) Switches

Abstract

The setting of the project was a technology company which, for confidentiality issues, will be called Puerto Rico Repair Industry (PRRI). The UniBox project was formed to reduce high packaging costs by replacing thirty different box designs for Power over Ethernet (PoE) switches with one universal solution. A literature review was conducted to substantiate the advantages of multi depth corrugated boxes in terms of cost-effectiveness, sustainability, and compliance with ASTM standards. Data collection included stakeholder interviews and supplier evaluations. Drop tests were conducted to validate durability. Cost analysis compared the costs of the packaging options to those of the current packaging. The results showed that Uline was the best supplier, providing adequate boxes with an 88% cost reduction, at $6.88 per unit. The implementation of multi-depth boxes was expected to improve warehouse operations. The overall findings of the project indicated that standardized multi depth packaging is practical and cost-effective.