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The 3rd major function of Packaging is Transport. It is a function which ensures that the Coffee you had in the morning, or the new Smartphone you bought for yourself or as an online-delivery gift to your loved ones abroad, is in perfect shape and condition without any physical damage. The full Supply Chain systems that is developed to ensure successful delivery of goods via import or export is a function of packaging, and help builds brand equity in the market

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