PRODUCTION LEAD TIME + TRANSIT TIME = TOTAL TIME
Order Type | Production Speed | Production Lead Time | Recommended Order-By Date | Ships By | Estimated Arrival |
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Standard Size Boxes | Rush | 2–3 business days | Nov 18–19 | Nov 21 | Nov 25–26 |
Priority | 4–6 business days | Nov 13–14 | Nov 21 | Nov 25–26 | |
Extended | 7–9 business days | Nov 8–9 | Nov 21 | Nov 25–26 | |
Special Order Sizes | Rush | 4–6 business days | Nov 13–14 | Nov 21 | Nov 25–26 |
Priority | 7–9 business days | Nov 6–7 | Nov 21 | Nov 25–26 | |
Extended | 10–15 business days | Oct 30–31 | Nov 21 | Nov 25–26 |
Black Friday, the biggest shopping day of the year, falls on November 28 this year. To ensure you have the necessary shipping boxes on hand and can fulfill your Black Friday orders with ease, it's crucial to consider both production and shipping lead times.
Production Lead Times: Our extended production lead times range from 7 to 9 business days for Standard sizes and 10 to 15 business days for Special Order sizes, but please be aware that during the holiday season, production times may experience delays due to increased demand.
Shipping Lead Times: UPS estimates shipping times to be between 2 to 5 business days, but it's important to remember that holiday shipping lead times are subject to carrier delays. Considering these factors, we recommend that you place your order for shipping boxes by or before November 7 to ensure you have them in hand well before Black Friday.
USPS Ground Advantage™ - December 17
First-Class Mail® - December 17
Priority Mail®Priority Mail - December 18
Express® - December 20
FedEx Ground® Economy - December 15
FedEx Home Delivery® - December 17
FedEx Ground® - December 17
FedEx Express Saver® - December 20
FedEx 2Day® & FedEx 2Day® AM - December 22
UPS® Ground Shipping - December 15
UPS 3 Day Select® - December 19
UPS 2nd Day Air® - December 23
UPS Next Day Air® - December 23
USPS Ground Advantage™ - December 14
First-Class Mail® - December 14
Priority Mail®Priority Mail - December 16
Express® - December 20
FedEx Ground® Economy - December 13
FedEx Home Delivery® - December 17
FedEx Ground® - December 17
FedEx Express Saver® - December 19
FedEx 2Day® & FedEx 2Day® AM - December 20
UPS® Ground Shipping - December 17
UPS 3 Day Select® - December 18
UPS 2nd Day Air® - December 20
UPS Next Day Air® - December 22
Note: Orders over 500 boxes will take an extra 3-5 business days.
PREPRESS
This stage involves preparing the digital files, setting up the printing equipment, and making any necessary adjustments to ensure the printed design appears correctly on the shipping boxes. The duration of the prepress stage depends on factors such as the complexity of the design and any specific requirements.
PRODUCTION
Once the prepress stage is complete, we begin printing the black ink on the shipping boxes. The time taken for production depends on factors such as the volume of orders and the capabilities and capacity of our printing equipment.
FULFILLMENT
After the production stage, we inspect, package, and prepare your printed boxes for shipping. Fulfillment includes activities such as quality control checks, boxing the printed orders, and making them ready for handover to the shipping carrier. The duration of the fulfillment stage depends on the volume of orders and any additional packaging processes involved.
Pick up at your convenience
Once your order is complete, pick up from our Vancouver, WA or Sarasota, FL locations for free pick up. Available at checkout.
2-5 business days
Most orders ship UPS Ground - choose from standard strapped bundles or protect your boxes with an over box.
5-15 business days
Larger quantity orders ~500lbs or more ship LTL freight. Reach out today for a freight shipping quote for your bulk order.
Shipping lead time refers to the time it takes for the shipping carrier, in this case UPS, to transport your packaged orders from our facility to your location. The shipping lead time begins once we create a UPS label for your packages and they are picked up by the carrier for transit.
The shipping lead time is determined by UPS and may vary based on factors such as the destination, chosen shipping method (e.g., ground shipping, expedited shipping), any potential delays in transit, and the carrier's operational efficiency.
Please note that the shipping lead time is separate from the production lead time. The production lead time encompasses the time required for us to complete all the necessary steps, from prepress to fulfillment, to produce your printed shipping boxes. Once production is complete and your packages are handed over to UPS, the shipping lead time begins.
STAY AHEAD OF THE OTHER GUYS
Faster production lead times mean quicker order fulfillment, leaving your competition in the dust. Delight your customers with lightning-fast deliveries and showcase your business as a well-oiled machine.
MEET THE TIGHEST DEADLINES
Our Rush Production is your secret weapon. Whether you need to restock your inventory in a flash or launch a spur-of-the-moment marketing campaign, this upgrade has got your back, ensuring you never miss a beat.
KEEP YOUR COOL AND BOXES IN STOCK
By slashing lead times, we take the stress out of waiting for your printed shipping boxes. Focus on what truly matters – growing your business – while we work tirelessly to deliver your orders with speed and precision.
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