Air Pillows vs. Paper Cushioning

Save on Material -
On average paper cushioning will cost $0.02 more per box than air pillows.

Save on Shipping -
On average air pillows cost savings of $0.09 per UPS package. This is based on 30% of packages rounding to the next pound.

Save on Labor -
It is approximately 6 seconds faster per package with air pillows; This is assuming a loaded labor cost of $14/hour, savings equaling $0.02 per package.

Conclusion: Overall cost savings is estimated at $0.13 per package, or approximately $33,500 a year.