The definition of the terms
2.1.1 General Requirements of Packaging
Basic design concepts of packaging included:
(1) Minimizes overall cost while maintaining quality of parts
(2) Meets all requirements of AAT material handling , Manufacturing and Quality control
(3) Some significance, AAT has guided line to all suppliers for designed Fork Guide and Stacking
Column of Rack, Dolly and Pallet.
(4) All containers shipped to AAT must be chosen according to AAT's standard container
In some case of packaging design included shipping condition from supplier’s plant to AAT. To designing
appropriate packaging, supplier should understand the other necessary information such as material
handling process, storage and supply.
There are 2 types of packaging: returnable and one way packaging. The one way packaging might be
carton box or PE bag. The returnable packaging is dolly, rack, plastics box, corrugated box, wire mesh and
pallet. Normally, AAT required using returnable packaging for local supplier.