Increasing the
efficiency of your packing time may have a significant influence on your
organization. If packing time is not optimized, your firm may be unable to
satisfy consumer demands, resulting in unhappy customers and a negative
corporate image. This article offers a few methods for efficiently packing.
Have your packing bench well
organized and ready
Do your packers
have everything they need for the packing or have to move about the workstation
to obtain what they need? An organized packaging bench or workstation can have
a major positive effect on packaging times. Switching to longer packaging
material rolls can also make it necessary to replace the rolls less, reducing
the amount of stock maintenance required in the packing area. Sensor hoppers
can guarantee that void fill stock is delivered automatically for the
maintenance of a steady material flow for packaging.
Does each package need to be
assembled? If so, how much time will it take?
Packing boxes usually
requires time and expertise to assemble. Even basic cartons from the shipper
may need to be taped up and down, extending your packaging time. There may be
possibilities to change to a design that requires minimal assembly before
packaging. If a complicated package is needed, it could be worth looking for
delivery of previously constructed packages - enable your packers to
concentrate rapidly on delivering products out the door.
How long is spent on taping?
If you look at
how much time you spend building a shipping box, most of it is used in taping
the box. Many shipping options might decrease the amount of tape needed—some
even completely remove the need for tape. If your operators use a hand
dispenser to apply tape, they may be able to move on to an electronic version
that delivers preprogrammed tape lengths. The use of rubberized paper tape can
help minimize the taping time since it establishes a strong connection with
corrugate and reduces the requirement for H-tape boxes.
How much time do you spend on
filling the void in the box?
Is it possible to convert to a system that dispenses void fill more
rapidly but gives the same degree of protection (or higher)? Vacuum fill
dispensers not only accelerate packaging but may also be programmed to fill
packages with specified material lengths to ensure that the proper quantity is
utilized every time. BOTTA Packaging
provides a mechanized filler known as the Eco-Filler
Paperflow Strong.
Reference
https://www.macfarlanepackaging.com/blog/read-this-blog-to-reduce-your-packing-times/
