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System 3000

Optimize Packaging Performance Across Your Supply Chain

System 3000 not only reinforces the basic foundations of optimizing a packaging solution, but also considers ways to improve how we transact business. Our forward-thinking structural designers conduct size, orientation and board weight analysis across all SKUs as well as redesign packages for maximum trailer and warehouse space. 

Learn more about our System 3000 Inventory Management App

Benefits

  • Reduced item count and carton consolidation 
  • Optimized product performance 
  • Reduced BER content and improved packaging sustainability scorecard 
  • Improved pallet pattern for trailer and warehousing maximization 
  • Improve process flow and reduce labor
Course of Action
Results
Requirements
Order Quantity Review
  • Determine the most economical order quantities based on usage and order patterns
  • Analysis of annual demand by SKU
  • Order frequency analysis
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    Delivery/Inventory
  • Establish VMI and KANBAN systems
  • Determine delivery options with dedicated fleet drivers
  • Scanning systems to provide inventory access 24/7
  • Bar code labeling to enhance inventory accuracy/tracking/ordering
  • Determine fit and support of customer material flow in receiving and shop floor areas
  • Determine customer storage/staging
  • Understand customer system requirements, electronic/manual
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    Transactions and EDI Options
  • Streamline purchase orders and receive order confirmation using web interface and/or EDI
  • Seamlessly integrate business systems for MRP/Advanced Planning
  • ASNs, detailed order information communicated in advance
  • Understand customer’s system capabilities and available IT resources
  • Provide web access for releases, orders, inventory visibility
  • Determine system-to-system capabilities for some or all of EDI transactions
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    SKU Rationalization

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    Drivers Taking Inventory

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    Real Time Order Status

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    Proactively Managing Fleet

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    Size and Orientation Analysis

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    Delivery and Inventory Analysis

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