A perfect part ruined in transit is still a defect. Packaging is part of quality.
Remove chips, coolant and handling oils; for cleanroom use, package in controlled environments with anti-static, low-particulate materials.
Use dividers, foam and VCI paper for corrosion-sensitive alloys. Separate parts so they cannot clash.
Clear part numbers, quantities and batch IDs speed receiving and traceability on your line.
316L is corrosion-resistant but benefits from VCI in humid, long shipments.
Yes — kitted, labelled packaging reduces your receiving labour.