Packsize, Walmart Collaborate On E-commerce Fulfillment
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Salt Lake City, Utah based Packsize, a specialist in sustain- able, Right-Sized Packaging On Demand®, recently intro- duced the Ultra5, a right-sized, on-demand box machine built around the company's X5 technology. The Ultra5 was built exclusively for Walmart and has already been installed in multiple fulfillment centers (FCs) including the first of Walmart's next generation FCs. As is the case with Packsize's X5 machine, the Ultra5 can produce up to 600 boxes per hour, and reportedly provides the highest packaging throughput in the indus- try for its class, while contributing to less waste and few- er emissions. The Packsize solution reduces packaging waste caused by oversized boxes, negates void filler like plastic air pillows, reduces shipping emissions, and im- proves the end-consumer's overall unboxing experience. By right-sizing boxes, the technology minimizes the costs and environmental impact of extraneous and unneeded corrugated boxes. The company reports it also improves parcel logistics, enabling retailers to fit up to 33 percent more boxes on freight and delivery carriers – ultimately getting more orders to customers daily. “By working with Packsize to develop the Ultra5 ma- chine, we created an innovative packaging solution that tailors each box to the items we are shipping to customers, eliminating unnecessary waste and improving the unbox- ing experience once the package arrives," said Prathibha Rajashekhar, Senior Vice President, Innovation & Automa- tion, Walmart U.S. “In keeping with our commitment to be- coming a regenerative company, the Ultra5 solution is a win for our customers, the business and our planet.” In addition to its environmental benefits, the Ultra5 is also an incredible e-commerce asset for Walmart's fulfill- ment network. Its industry-leading speeds contribute to faster throughput, with the ability to have orders packed, labeled, and ready to ship in as little as 30 minutes. The Ul- tra5 also includes a unique “Flaps Down” feature, allowing boxes to flow through the packaging process by placing a paper band around the flaps to secure them to the sides of the box. “Walmart's fulfillment network and addition of four next-generation FCs are not just a game-changer, but a testament to the ever-evolving landscape of e-commerce," said Rod Gallaway, CEO of Packsize. “They have embraced cutting-edge and innovative technology, like our Ultra5 machine, and taken bold steps to streamline their fulfill- ment processes. Packsize is proud to work with Walmart to help set a new standard for customer convenience, sat- isfaction, and e-commerce order fulfillment.” Since introducing Right-sized Packaging on Demand in 2002, Packsize has become a recognized supply chain and sustainable packaging manufacturer in North America, Europe, and the Asia-Pacific regions. The company says it is accelerating the path to a more sustainable future.
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THE HAIRE GROUP www.hairegroup.com
Haire Group is the premier provider of new machinery for the corrugated industry. From the Apstar line of flexo folder gluers and rotary die cutters, the Encore line of flexo folder gluers and rotary die cutters, and the Engico flexo folder glu- er, Haire is able to pair clients with the best machinery solu- tions for the best value to meet their needs. Haire Group's service department helps its customers maximize uptime and profitability through superior 24/7 service and support, a pre-install training center, and over a million dollars' worth of spare parts at their offices just outside of Chicago. Haire Group has been the industry's #1 pre-owned machinery bro- ker and plant equipment appraiser since 1976. HarperLove is the leading provider of specialty adhesives, performance additives, and wet-strength resins to corru- gated packaging manufacturers. With the largest and most experienced field service and technical support team posi- tioned throughout the U.S. and Latin America, HarperLove has a long-standing reputation for providing outstanding service and delivering demonstrable performance improve- ments. HarperLove’s renowned services include not only innovative product development and custom product for- mulation, but also machine and process assessments, ad- hesive formula adjustments, machine tuning, detailed ser- vice reporting, and more. HARPERLOVE www.HarperLove.com
KIWIPLAN www.kiwiplan.com
Kiwiplan - premier worldwide software provider of enter- prise-wide, fully automatic solutions specifically for the cor- rugating and packaging industries. Kiwiplan’s Total Solution delivers comprehensive, seamless real-time flow of infor- mation from sales order management to dynamic total plant scheduling and inventory control through shipping.
MAROTECH INC. www.marotech.com
Manufacturer of Marotape®, Marotape®Plus, Marotape® FPT and MaroString™; hot melt coated tapes and strings used for reinforcement and easy-open features for packaging. Ma- rotech also manufactures dispensing and tape placement equipments to optimize the productivity of applying hot melt coated tapes.
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