There are many reasons why you might have invested in big boxes for business shipping purposes. You might have figured that having a stash of bigger boxes will mean that you'll be ready for any type of shipping, or you might have found that the smaller boxes that are available are often too small for your products. Regardless, you should know that too-big boxes can be harmful to your business, too. In fact, there are quite a few reasons why. 

It Takes Up Valuable Space

If your warehouse or another storage space is like many that business owners have to work with, it might always feel too small. Bigger boxes -- even if they are only slightly bigger than they need to be -- can take up a lot more space. Although it might not seem like a big deal, the added space that each box takes up can really add up. This can result in a cluttered, overcrowded warehouse. By choosing boxes that are smaller and that your merchandise fits in better, you can maximize the use of your storage space. This can make for a much neater and less cluttered storage space and can prevent the need to add on or rent/buy additional space.

They Cost More to Ship

Many shipping companies charge based off of the size of the packages that are being sent. You might not even realize how much more you are spending on shipping by sending out bigger boxes. By choosing boxes that are smaller, there's a chance that you can save money on each shipment that you send out.

They Require More Packing Materials

Even if the larger boxes don't cost more -- which they may, depending on how much bigger they are -- you do typically have to add more packing materials to bigger boxes. This means that you could be spending a lot more money on packing peanuts, bubble wrap or other protective packaging. Along with considering the costs, you also have to think about the added waste that all of these extra packaging materials add to your local landfills.

It Could Result in Damaged Products

Damage can always happen during the shipping process. However, smaller boxes that your items fit in better can provide better cushion and protection during the shipping process, which can save you money and keep your customers happy.

As you can see, shipping products in too-big boxes can be truly harmful for your business. A far better option is to have boxes custom-made so that your items fit in them perfectly. Then, you can avoid all of these issues and more.

Contact a local outlet, such as Associated Paper & Supply, for further assistance.