What does secondary packaging primarily function to do?

The primary function of secondary packaging is to hold together multiple items that are already in their primary packaging. This means that products that may be individually packaged are grouped for convenience and efficiency during storage and transportation. Secondary packaging enhances the packaging process by allowing for easier handling, organization, and shipping of goods.

This grouping also helps protect the primary packages from damage during transit and offers additional branding opportunities, as the outer packaging can be designed to attract consumers’ attention. The integrity and accessibility of the products are maintained while simultaneously improving the logistical aspects of distribution.

In the context of other functions such as transportation within a distribution system, optimizing the packaging system, or energy recovery, these activities are typically associated with different aspects of the supply chain or packaging processes. While they can be related to secondary packaging, they do not encapsulate its primary role, which is focused on the assembly and protection of primary packaged goods.