- Package pilferage
Pilferage is the theft of part of the contents of a package. It may also include theft of the contents but leaving the package, perhaps resealed with bogus contents. Small packages can be pilfered from a larger package such as a shipping container. Broader aspects of
theft may include taking the entire package, pallet load, truck load,shoplifting , etc.olutions
Solutions may involve "all phases" of product production,
packaging , distribution,logistics , sale, and use. No single solution can be considered as "pilfer proof". Often multiple levels ofsecurity need to be addressed to reduce the risk of pilfering.Some considerations might include:
* Identify who a potential pilferer might be: an internal employee, security guard, truck driver, delivery person, receiver (consignee), organized crime, etc. What level of knowledge, materials, tools, etc. might they have?
* Identify all feasible methods of unauthorized access into a product, package, or system. In addition to the primary means of entry, also consider secondary or "back door" methods.
* Identify available means of resealing, reclosing, or replacing special seals.
* Use extra strong and secure packaging: A weak or damaged package is an invitation to pilferage.
* Consider unique custom seals andlabel s (change regularly because these are subject tocounterfeit ing)
* Improve the pilfer resistance to make pilfering more difficult, time-consuming, etc.
* Conceal the identity and value of a pilferable item. Do not bring attention to the item, its package, addresses, names, etc.
* Add pilfer-evident features to help indicate the existence of pilfering.
* Choose alogistics provider who can reduce the risks of pilferage.
* Educate people to watch for evidence of pilferering.ee also
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Packaging
*Tamper-evident
*Tamper resistance
*Loss prevention
*Security printing
*Theft References
* Brody and Marsh, "Encyclopedia of Packaging Technology" Wiley, 1997, ISBN 0-471-06397-5
* "Improving Tamper-Evident Packaging: Problems, Tests and Solutions", Jack L. Rosette, 1992
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