The cost of POD (Packaging on Demand) full-tray packaging is influenced by various factors, primarily including materials, design complexity, transportation methods, and additional services. The following provides a detailed analysis:

1. Basic cost composition

Tray material:

The unit price of wooden pallets is approximately 80-200 yuan, while plastic pallets range from 120-400 yuan (taking the standard size of 1200×1000mm as an example). Although plastic pallets have a higher initial cost, they have a longer lifespan (5-10 years), resulting in lower long-term usage costs.

Carton/display box:

The unit price of customized POD cartons (such as those specifically designed for Costco/Walmart) ranges from approximately 0.95 to 14.25 yuan per piece, depending on the material (such as corrugated cardboard) and load-bearing requirements.

Design testing cost:

Professional packaging companies may charge a design fee (such as for ISTA 6 transportation testing), but some suppliers offer free design services.

2. Additional cost factors

Logistics and palletizing costs:

The cost for manual palletizing is approximately 30 yuan per pallet (including film wrapping and reinforcement), with forklift handling fees being calculated separately; intelligent packing software can optimize space utilization and reduce transportation costs.

Requirements for membership supermarkets:

Stores like Costco/Sam's Club require passing the ISTA 6 test, which may incur additional costs for packaging strength (such as thicker cardboard or shockproof lining).

Batch and customization:

Customization in small batches incurs higher costs, whereas mass production can reduce the unit price (for instance, Caijia Packaging provides large-scale services to international retailers).

3. Long-term cost optimization suggestions

Choose durable materials

Although plastic pallets require a high initial investment, they have low maintenance costs and can reduce cargo damage (for example, after a company switched to using them, the annual loss rate decreased by 18%).

Automation and software assistance:

Using intelligent packing software (such as "Leisurely Packing") can generate a plan in 5 seconds, increasing the tray utilization rate by more than 20%.

Cooperative supplier resources:

Collaborating with professional POD packaging companies, such as CTK Caijia, allows for the integration of the entire supply chain, including design, production, and logistics, thereby reducing overall costs.

For further information on specific cases or quotations, please refer to the customized service process provided by the supplier.