This refers to packaging specifically designed to be easily placed directly onto retail shelves without requiring significant unpacking or preparation by store personnel. An example is a cardboard tray containing multiple units of a product, where the tray can be placed directly on the shelf after simply removing a perforated section of the cardboard.
The adoption of such packaging streamlines the restocking process in retail environments, reducing labor costs and improving shelf availability. Its increasing prominence reflects a broader trend in supply chain management towards efficiency and optimization, dating back to efforts to reduce handling and improve inventory turnover.