{"id":5301,"date":"2022-06-02T07:35:18","date_gmt":"2022-06-02T07:35:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/universalpackaging.co.nz\/?p=5301"},"modified":"2023-03-15T01:23:13","modified_gmt":"2023-03-15T01:23:13","slug":"automation-and-optimisation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/universalpackaging.co.nz\/news\/automation-and-optimisation\/","title":{"rendered":"Automation and optimisation"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"5301\" class=\"elementor elementor-5301\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-77175502 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"77175502\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-narrow\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-68b06563\" data-id=\"68b06563\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4902567a elementor-widget elementor-widget-breadcrumbs\" data-id=\"4902567a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"breadcrumbs.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<link rel=\"stylesheet\" href=\"https:\/\/universalpackaging.co.nz\/wp-content\/plugins\/elementor-pro\/assets\/css\/widget-theme-elements.min.css\"><p id=\"breadcrumbs\"><span><span><a href=\"https:\/\/universalpackaging.co.nz\/\">Home<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-4caed470 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"4caed470\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-280e949f\" data-id=\"280e949f\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3282e9dc elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3282e9dc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! 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At some point a strategic discussion around automation needs to happen. But the wider conversation \u2013 one which can seriously boost productivity and returns in the long run \u2013 should also be about optimisation.\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-7e80c9c2\" data-id=\"7e80c9c2\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ba936b8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"ba936b8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.21.0 - 25-04-2024 *\/\n.elementor-widget-image{text-align:center}.elementor-widget-image a{display:inline-block}.elementor-widget-image a img[src$=\".svg\"]{width:48px}.elementor-widget-image img{vertical-align:middle;display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"288\" src=\"https:\/\/universalpackaging.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/KBP_3824-copy-v3-1024x369.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-5309\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/universalpackaging.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/KBP_3824-copy-v3-1024x369.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/universalpackaging.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/KBP_3824-copy-v3-300x108.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/universalpackaging.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/KBP_3824-copy-v3-768x277.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/universalpackaging.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/KBP_3824-copy-v3.jpeg 1505w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-f02e769 elementor-reverse-mobile elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"f02e769\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-ae9dbce\" data-id=\"ae9dbce\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8a0c36d elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"8a0c36d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7b4aaf91 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7b4aaf91\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>In our experience distribution centres tend to follow relatively predictable changes to growth. However often this growth causes considerable headaches and less than ideal outcomes. Small miscalculations and \u2018close enough\u2019 systems can have massive impacts on overall productivity and profitability.<\/p><p>This means optimisation of future throughput needs to be front and centre of all strategic decisions \u2013 and it should be considered as early as possible in the growth cycle.<\/p><p>Here are the general phases and the relative considerations for the growing distribution centre.<\/p><p><strong>When hand-wrapping becomes inefficient<\/strong><\/p><p>For any small-scale distributer, wrapping pallets by hand is a starting point. However, the process is obviously quite labour-intensive so it can inflate distribution costs while also increasing the potential for product damage. The repetitive and physical nature of hand-wrapping pallets is tough on team members and small incidents or absences can create stressful bottlenecks in production and shipping schedules.<\/p><p>At this stage companies looking to improve health and safety conditions for their people (while reducing product damage and labour costs) will generally begin looking around for a semi-automated alternative.<\/p><p><strong>Why semi-automation makes sense<\/strong><\/p><p>As a company expands so does the throughput. When smaller operators need to increase throughput, they usually move from hand wrapping to a semi-automatic stretch wrapper. This is a logical first step to cope with growth. Semi-automation of the pallet wrapping process not only saves time but also reduces pallet film wastage.<\/p><p><strong>How full automation can often be the only way forward<\/strong><\/p><p>As the need for faster and more efficient wrapping intensifies, so does the appeal of full automation. Large-scale distribution centres are likely to consider adding a fully automated pallet wrapper, perhaps two, to their pick-stage-dispatch flow. These DCs will often step up to the Wulftec range of rotary-arm wrappers \u2013 equipment that allows stationary loads to be wrapped quickly and securely no matter the shape or weight.<\/p><p><strong>Making the most of space and time<\/strong><\/p><p>Site optimisation for large distribution operations considers the long-term space and time efficiencies offered by various combinations of machinery, process, and layout options.<\/p><p>Redesigning this process is best undertaken by experts. That\u2019s because, when it comes to correctly scoping and entrenching the right system to optimise flow, there are a huge number of details to get right.<\/p><p>Our team has analysed numerous distribution centre designs. After careful analysis and measurement, they know the figures behind every pick-up and put down. More importantly, we understand how small layout issues can turn seconds into minutes into hours of lost productivity. We also know how to prevent these seconds from occurring in the first place.<\/p><p>Sometimes it\u2019s moving the location of a wrapping unit to halve the waiting time for forklift operators. Other times it\u2019s installing safety barriers to protect staff without protracting pack time.<\/p><p>Sometimes our target is to increase sustainability gains by reducing wrap use and by eliminating fuel wastage through unnecessary movement. Sometimes it\u2019s to increase accuracy of pallet protection with new equipment that can pack faster with greater consistency. Quite often it\u2019s all these things (and more).<\/p><p>Whatever your distribution hopes and goals, it pays to have a clear long-term vision in place. To learn more about how we can reduce the steps from pick to dispatch for growing companies around New Zealand,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/universalpackaging.co.nz\/equipment\/wulftec\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><u>look at our Wulftec machines here<\/u><\/a>.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-060fe08 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"060fe08\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-45a26aa\" data-id=\"45a26aa\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d80fd4a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d80fd4a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tOur team has analysed numerous distribution centre designs. 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