Efficient, sustainable and ergonomic: FACIDO GmbH has invested in a customised packaging system from Packsize GmbH and Becker Group. The automated solution enables the logistics service provider to dispatch each individual customer order with customised cartons. This significantly reduces the volume of cartons and material consumption. At the same time, the subsidiary of suki.international benefits in terms of ergonomics and efficiency.
„We worked with standard cardboard boxes for a long time. Unfortunately, these are not optimal in terms of material consumption, work steps and shipping quality,“ explains Ralf Yilmaz, Head of Operations and Logistics at suki-group. In search of alternatives, the logistics service provider for the DIY sector initially turned to the Becker Group.
„With the help of the cooperation between Packsize and Becker, we are able to offer our customers Complete packaging processes from a single source from picking to shipping.“
Otto Friedl, Account Manager
Complete solution optimises efficiency and material consumption
For FACIDO, the packaging specialists developed a customised packaging process, which extends from the provision of loose ordered products to the order cancellation of the ready-to-ship cartons. „The new line has improved our packaging process in terms of efficiency, ergonomics and sustainability,“ says Yilmaz.
The focus of the optimisation is on the employee. The workload is reduced thanks to automated processes, as Friedl explains: „The dimensions of the ordered products are sent directly from the merchandise management system to the EM7 cutting machine from Packsize. This produces a customised box for each individual order.“
At the same time, the corresponding order items reach the packing station on the product conveyor belt. This significantly reduces the carton volume and the Packaging and filling material consumption decreases significantly. At the same time, shipping and transport processing is improved thanks to the reduction in volume.
A vacuum folding table then erects the carton. „The FACIDO employee then simply places the items in the carton before it is automatically sealed with hot glue,“ explains Friedl. This means that the logistics service provider no longer has to make the necessary journeys and manoeuvres between product provision and the dispatch warehouse. „Thanks to the semi-automatic packaging line not only significantly reduces the workload for our employees, we can also utilise their skills more efficiently,“ explains Yilmaz.
Cooperation to be strengthened
FACIDO currently uses the complete solution for articles in the area of Sun protection such as blinds and roller blinds in. A second line packed Carpets and sanitary accessories. It serves both trade customers and end consumers who order from DIY stores or directly from the manufacturer.
„Packsize's innovative solutions and distinctive technical and process expertise convinced us. We would like to intensify our collaboration even further in the coming months.“
Ralf Yilmaz
Among other things, FACIDO is planning to use the new On Demand Packaging® system M1. This enables the Landscheid-based company to sign off each order directly from the system after automatic carton sealing using the integrated print function and barcode.
Source: Packsize GmbH and FACIDO GmbH
