SYSTEMS AND METHODS TO REDUCE SHIPPING COSTS

摘要

In accordance with one embodiment, a method to reduce shipping costs for portable electronics is provided. The method involves receiving data related to return shipping address for a group of portable electronics packages. Additionally, the method may include obtaining a first set of standardized unique equipment identity number. For example, the first set of standardized unique equipment identity number is Electronic serial number (“ESN”), an International Mobile Station Equipment Identity (“IMEI”), a media access control address (“MAC”), or the like, or any combination thereof.

主权项

1. A method to reduce shipping costs for portable electronics is provided, said method comprising the steps of:
receiving data related to return shipping address for a group of portable electronics packages; obtaining a first set of standardized unique equipment identity number; obtaining a second set of unique serial number; generating an original packaging box for the portable electronics; having at least one side of the box in monotone color; printing the return shipping address at the prescribed location of the box on the monotone color side; printing the first set of standardized unique equipment identity number at the prescribed location on the monotone color side; and printing the second set of unique serial number at the prescribed location on the monotone color side, the first set of number and the second set of number non-overlapping.