While case packing systems do involve some initial investment and may require some things about a packaging operation to be revised, there are many advantages to adopting semi or fully automatic case packing systems in your facility. There will be some training involved for a few workers to learn set up procedures particularly if the semi-automated flexible conveyor system is used to facilitate packaging a variety of products in a variety of container sizes.
The Obvious Advantages: Saving Time and Lowering Labor Costs
Traditional packaging is a slow and cumbersome process. In the least automated form several different workers typically set up cartons, push them along to the next worker who is busy gathering products and placing them in the cartons. Finally someone else tapes or seals up the carton. If there is not an automated off loader, someone else picks up the filled, sealed cartons and places them in a holding area. The material handling process continues as the products are loaded on trucks for shipping.
