Antalis: Process consulting for customised packaging concepts

In order to cope with the increase in parcels at full capacity, it is essential to optimise intralogistics, the packaging cycle and the dispatch of manufacturers and shippers. A holistic view of the packaging process from purchasing to delivery is therefore a key factor in increasing added value.

In times of full capacity utilisation, manufacturers and shippers want to concentrate fully on their core business and increase production speed and material throughput. However, an increased shipping volume brings to light structural deficiencies in the shipping channel. Standardisation in the packaging process creates more efficiency here.

Reducing complexity saves resources

Service providers such as Antalis Verpackungen support these processes. This is done on the basis of the company's many years of experience and comprehensive expertise. In each individual case, the partner that is best suited to the task in hand is selected. In this way, the Reduce the number of suppliers. At the same time, Antalis Verpackungen informs its customers about the Packaging material, available on the market and shows which packaging is suitable for the products to be shipped.

„The decisive factor in the Restructuring of the packaging process is the holistic approach. As a material-independent packaging consultant, we have a wealth of expertise and can draw on an extensive network of renowned partners,“ explains Kathrin Tscherner, Key Account Management and Member of the Executive Board, Antalis Verpackungen GmbH.

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The simpler the Handling The quicker new staff are trained, the better the packaging of the goods. This can be achieved with complete, modular pre-assembled packaging systems can be achieved. The experts at Antalis Verpackungen create space-saving solutions for common shipping routes by ship, rail and air. The packaging specialist offers weight- and load carrier-optimised packaging for the specific requirements of air and sea freight, for example.

Advancing digitalisation in packaging logistics

Today, no successful company can avoid the topic of data exchange. Antalis Verpackungen works together with various portals such as SAP Ariba, Supply On and Pool4Tool and can Data interfaces with these platforms and digitise documents based on the service provider portal or customer requirements. These EDI interfaces can significantly reduce administrative activities from order receipt to invoice. By using the Degree of automation within the packaging process, the added value can be further increased.

Automated warehouse management

Automated warehouse management also stands for successful digitalisation. Antalis Verpackungen relieves the burden on manufacturers with an automated ordering system for packaging materials. The camera-controlled inventory management system uses daily consumption to determine which goods need to be reordered and delivers palletised packaging material within one to 24 hours. Thanks to the Automated disposition the manufacturer does not have to worry about stock levels and the ordering process, no order can be forgotten and stock levels are reduced to the daily requirement. This allows valuable factory space to be utilised for production.

Workstations redesigned

But it is not just purchasing and warehouse management that can be automated; the packaging process itself can also be further simplified with the help of machines in the packaging lines. For a wholesaler that sends out 15,000 parcels per day fully automatically, Antalis Verpackungen structured the Packaging process um.

All workstations are now set up in the same way and a logical sequence has been established in the dispatch chain. The filling and cushioning process is integrated into the workstation in such a way that employees can carry out filling under ergonomically adapted conditions. Everything is within easy reach: the filled cartons can be conveniently weighed and the padding material pulled directly over the work table. The carton is automatically closed and transported via a roller conveyor to the next employee, who takes the parcel to the outgoing goods area. These optimisations have enabled the wholesaler to increase its productivity by 30 percent and increase packing speed by six percent.

Customised packaging concepts

In addition to efficiency, the focus is increasingly Customer Experience in the foreground. How can the brand be transported via the packaging? Whether it's the colourful design of the packaging or special materials for a haptic product experience when unpacking - Antalis Verpackungen also supports manufacturers with shipping in this area and takes care of certifications such as transport protection and tests for transport services.

The new packaging process, which is precisely tailored to the customer, enables More added value in the supply chain. Regular analyses of frequently changing requirements offer further potential for optimisation.

The Antalis Verpackungen GmbH is a specialist in intelligent packaging concepts that help to optimise packaging processes and save costs. Headquartered in Leinfelden-Echterdingen, the company has nine locations throughout Germany, three of its own development centres and employs around 225 people. The company is part of the French Antalis Group, through which it has a presence throughout Europe[/infotext].