Impact and drop testing allow manufacturers and other stakeholders to glean insight into how their product will fare during the distribution process and beyond. By gathering this information through controlled testing, these parties can make more informed decisions about their product design and packaging. Below, we’ve listed some of the primary advantages of drop testing: Allows the shipper to evaluate the package system’s ability to protect the product during shipments Allows manufacturers to assess the type of packaging required for safe transportation Provides information useful to mitigate the risk of potential shipping hazards Reduces the risk of product damage and the associated costs Assesses a product or package system’s adherence to government, business, and company requirements