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E-Commerce Packaging

Barcodes, QR codes and order references on mailer bags, shipping boxes and parcels, for quicker sorting and tracking.

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Every parcel identified before it leaves the warehouse

Online selling in Kenya runs on parcels: mailer bags, shipping boxes and branded packs moving from warehouses and small sellers through couriers to customers. Each parcel must be identified, sorted and tracked, often in volumes that make hand labelling slow and error-prone.

Coding directly on the packaging puts the barcode, QR code or order reference exactly where scanners expect it. Drop on demand printers suit corrugated boxes and cartons, continuous inkjet suits poly mailers and bags, and a print examiner can confirm that every code scans before the parcel goes out.

E-Commerce Packaging

What we code on e-commerce packaging

  • Barcodes and QR codes for sorting and tracking
  • SKU and product codes
  • Order or batch references
  • Return and handling instructions
  • Brand text and logos

Key features

What you can expect from a coding system set up for this pack.

  • Codes where scanners lookPrint position planned so sorting lines and handheld scanners read parcels first time.
  • Boxes and bags coveredDrop on demand for corrugated boxes, continuous inkjet for mailers and poly bags.
  • Verified codesA print examiner checks each barcode is present and readable before dispatch.
  • Variable data on the lineOrder numbers and SKUs can change quickly, with data fed from your own system where your setup allows.

Built for Kenyan production lines

Kenyan online sellers and fulfilment centres range from small shops shipping a few dozen parcels a day to warehouses handling thousands, and every parcel has to be identified clearly for couriers and customers.

  • Codes sized and placed for the scanners used by couriers and sorting hubs.
  • Less reliance on handwritten or sticker labels that peel off or smudge.
  • Printers that cope with dusty, busy dispatch areas.
  • Local inks, spares and support for busy periods.
  • Training so your team can change messages and keep the line moving.

Recommended equipment

The products we most often fit for this application.

Drop on demand printers

Large barcodes and order references on corrugated boxes and cartons.

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Continuous inkjet printers

Inkjet codes on mailer bags, poly bags and branded packs.

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Print examiners

Verify that each barcode is readable before the parcel is dispatched.

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How we work with you

Whatever you come to us for, the same clear process applies from first call to ongoing support.

  1. Assess

    We learn about your product, packaging, line speed and what needs to be printed.

  2. Recommend

    We propose the right printer, ink and layout, with a clear quote.

  3. Install and train

    We install and commission the system and train your operators on the line.

  4. Support

    Inks, spares and maintenance keep production running, with our team a call away.

Common questions

Can you print on poly mailer bags?

Yes. Continuous inkjet with an ink matched to the bag film can print barcodes and text on mailers.

Can the printer connect to my order system?

Many printers accept data from external systems. What is possible depends on your setup, so we review your order or warehouse system with you.

Will couriers scan the codes?

A well-printed barcode in a good position scans reliably. A print examiner can check each one before the parcel leaves.

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Ready to talk about your line?

Tell us what you pack and how fast you run, and our team will respond with options and next steps.

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