Here are a few things for you to consider:
What packaging are you using? Do you have a “one size box fits all” approach to your packing? If so, you could be making better use of your packers’ time. A selection of different sized boxes at your packing station, tailored to suit your product range, can mean more time shipping parcels out and less time filling voids.
Take a look at your packing stations. Are they stocked with everything the packer needs or do they have to leave the station to get some of the material needed? Do they need replenishing too often? Time spent walking to another area to get void fill, for example, could be time spent packing.
Is there room for automation? Automation can have a huge positive impact on your packing operation. From automated case tapers, strapping machines and voidfill machines to stretch wrappers and fully integrated conveyor lines, there is something to suit every size of business.
A dedicated account manager is the perfect person to help you find and reduce the Significant Six costs in your packaging operation. They can help you to develop a resilient, agile operation that adapts quickly to changes in demand and keeps costs permanently under control.
Custom designed boxes can offer easy box erection and speedy packing. They can be self-sealing, compact, returnable, shelf ready and/or easy to open on arrival to your customer. Other forms of customisation can help with security and brand recognition.
We have identified them, analysed them and developed products and strategies to reduce or eliminate them.
Our packaging experts are ready to help you find and remove this destructive half dozen from your operation.
You’ve seen how we can help you increase productivity.
What other Significant Six costs are hiding in your packaging operation?
