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What matters should be paid attention to on the automatic packaging production line? Automation has entered our life, making our life more and more colorful. The arrival of automation saves our work and improves work efficiency, making our world a better place. For example: investing in auxiliary packaging machinery can improve results and help employees upskill to take on more valuable roles. If you are looking to increase the workload on your packaging line through automation to pack your product for shipment, you need to avoid the following pitfalls.
1. Over-engineering product packaging To get the best performance from automated packaging equipment, product packaging may need to be rethought. Whether your products are shipped in their own packaging or require an outer box or overpack, they still require a combination of human and machine intervention. If employees have to manipulate, fold, or form each cell for packaging preparation, you're at a bottleneck that defeats the purpose of automated equipment.
When designing packaging, prioritize simplicity and sustainability, two factors that consumers value over glitz and complexity. 2. Reduce the number of pauses for refilling Plastic bags, tape, cushions and labels are just some of the consumables that a packaging line may consume. When automating processes, remember to minimize the number of interventions your employees have to make in an average day.
Reducing refill pauses minimizes wasted downtime and helps maintain a consistent workflow. 3. Not considering the running speed Each automatic packaging equipment needs different time to complete its task. For example, printing packing slips can take longer than assembling boxes.
These differences can be accounted for by adding an appropriate cumulant or by adding a slower automated process at the end of the line. When the box is assembled and the dunnage is removed, the printer (maybe more than one, depending on the volume you are working with) prepares the packing list. Any good provider should help you achieve proper synchronization between computers.
4. Not asking for input from front-line workers Automation is not a panacea. Under the right circumstances, some work needs to be done to address these issues. First, automation must first meet the needs of the facility and the team.
Discuss potential solutions directly with your frontline staff to see how available products can support operations. In turn, the supplier you choose should be willing to work candidly with you to find a system that fits like a glove. Proper execution on a project of this scale requires all parties to take ownership of their processes and work together to find a holistic solution that meets the needs of the entire organization.
5. Does not include a protocol for handling exceptions No matter how automated or planned, the packaging process is not immune to the occasional exception. Your new automated packaging line must be able to quickly handle incomplete orders, unscannable barcodes, damaged products, and other defects. Even an automated packaging line needs to contain areas that are rejected and where employees can intervene with a minimum number of touches.
Automation will usually take care of itself, but it would be a mistake to not plan for disruptions and mistakes that are common in this industry.
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