{"id":4076,"date":"2025-07-03T13:04:34","date_gmt":"2025-07-03T17:04:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/4f3b7e0f0f63b0d70d5ea4bd93f99f16\/?p=4076"},"modified":"2025-07-03T13:06:24","modified_gmt":"2025-07-03T17:06:24","slug":"smarter-packaging-warehouse-operation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/locusrobotics.com\/blog\/smarter-packaging-warehouse-operation","title":{"rendered":"Smarter Packaging, Stronger Operations: A Step-by-Step Guide to Getting Started\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"4076\" class=\"elementor elementor-4076\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-7e25397 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"7e25397\" 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 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        <\/p>\n                <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n        <div class=\"hero-banner-right-content\">\n            <div class=\"hero-thumbnail\">\n                <img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/locusrobotics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Machine-Vision-Tile-1024x683.png\" class=\"image\" alt=\"RanPak Machine Vision\" srcset=\"https:\/\/locusrobotics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Machine-Vision-Tile-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/locusrobotics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Machine-Vision-Tile-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/locusrobotics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Machine-Vision-Tile-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/locusrobotics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Machine-Vision-Tile-400x267.png 400w, https:\/\/locusrobotics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Machine-Vision-Tile-510x340.png 510w, https:\/\/locusrobotics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Machine-Vision-Tile-1200x800.png 1200w, https:\/\/locusrobotics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Machine-Vision-Tile.png 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\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-94e872f elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"94e872f\" 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-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-9dfedf5\" data-id=\"9dfedf5\" 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-cc0d742 elementor-widget elementor-widget-content-blog-news-post\" data-id=\"cc0d742\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"content-blog-news-post.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n<section class=\"content-blog-news-post\" id=\"content-blog-news-post\" data-module=\"ContentBlogNewsPost\">\n        <section class=\"post-content-item-section white-bg\">\n        <div class=\"container\">\n            <div class=\"content-blog-news-post-content\">\n                <p>Warehouses looking to automate often focus on upstream processes like picking and inventory movement. But there\u2019s an overlooked opportunity that can drive big returns fast: packaging.<\/p><p>In my <a href=\"https:\/\/locusrobotics.com\/resources\/podcast\/warehouse-automation-matters-episode-21-right-sized-packaging-automation\">recent conversation<\/a> with Bryan Boatner, Global Managing Director of Automation at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ranpak.com\/\">Ranpak<\/a>, on the \u201cWarehouse Automation Matters\u201d podcast, we explored how to use packaging as an entry point into warehouse automation. One key point is that packaging is a high-impact area for driving efficiency, reducing costs, and creating a better end-user experience.<\/p><p>Here\u2019s a practical, step-by-step guide based on Bryan\u2019s expert advice:<\/p><ol><li><h5><strong>Start at the End of the Line with Packaging<\/strong><\/h5><\/li><\/ol><p>Packaging is the final touchpoint in your fulfillment process, which makes it a smart and often lower-risk place to begin automation. Automating packaging tasks, like carton forming, void fill, and sealing, can immediately streamline repetitive work, reduce labor dependency, and improve throughput.<\/p><p>Unlike upstream automation projects, end-of-line automation doesn\u2019t interfere with inventory management or picking logic, which means it can be implemented with minimal disruption. It also creates downstream visibility into bottlenecks and helps reveal inefficiencies upstream.<\/p><ol start=\"2\"><li><h5><strong>Focus on Right-Sized Packaging<\/strong><\/h5><\/li><\/ol><p>Replacing one-size-fits-all boxes with right-sized cartons delivers measurable gains:<\/p><ul><li>Reduce material usage and waste by eliminating unnecessary filler<\/li><\/ul><ul><li>Lower freight and dimensional shipping costs by optimizing each package's footprint<\/li><\/ul><ul><li>Improve the customer experience by creating a more intentional and branded unboxing moment<\/li><\/ul><p>Right-sized packaging also supports sustainability goals by using fewer raw materials and reducing the carbon footprint of each shipment.<\/p><ol start=\"3\"><li><h5><strong>Eliminate Waste Holistically<\/strong><\/h5><\/li><\/ol><p>Automation saves materials and improves the entire packing workflow. From robotic carton forming (like Ranpak\u2019s Form\u2019it!) to intelligent void-fill systems (like FillPak Trident with Decision Tower), modern automation cuts waste on multiple levels:<\/p><ul><li>Reduces pack time through streamlined, repeatable processes<\/li><\/ul><ul><li>Improves ergonomics by minimizing manual material handling<\/li><\/ul><ul><li>Decreases damage and returns by ensuring secure, custom-fit packing<\/li><\/ul><p>These systems also enable greater process control, helping warehouses ensure that each order meets quality standards without relying solely on manual checks.<\/p><ol start=\"4\"><li><h5><strong>Leverage Data, Even If It Isn\u2019t Perfect<\/strong><\/h5><\/li><\/ol><p>Many warehouse operators hesitate to adopt automation because of imperfect product data. But Boatner emphasized that today\u2019s smart systems are built to adapt in real time.<\/p><p>Ranpak\u2019s Decision Tower, for example, uses machine vision to scan the contents of a carton and dispense precisely the right amount of recyclable paper fill, regardless of the accuracy of SKU dimensions in the WMS. That ability to operate effectively in less-than-perfect data environments is a game changer for busy fulfillment centers.<\/p><ol start=\"5\"><li><h5><strong>Track the Right KPIs<\/strong><\/h5><\/li><\/ol><p>Measuring ROI requires the right metrics. Boatner recommended starting with:<\/p><ul><li>Labor reallocation and utilization<\/li><\/ul><ul><li>Throughput rates per pack station<\/li><\/ul><ul><li>Shipping volume reduction (due to right-sized cartons)<\/li><\/ul><ul><li>Packaging material usage<\/li><\/ul><ul><li>Damage and return rates<\/li><\/ul><ul><li>Customer feedback on packaging and unboxing<\/li><\/ul><p>Together, these KPIs offer a more complete view of the value packaging automation brings.<\/p><ol start=\"6\"><li><h5><strong>Choose Modular, Scalable Solutions<\/strong><\/h5><\/li><\/ol><p>One of the most practical points Boatner shared is that you don\u2019t need to automate everything at once. Start with modular systems that can scale as your business grows. Whether you begin with a single void-fill station or a full end-of-line solution, the ability to add capabilities without a full rebuild is essential.<\/p><p>Also, don\u2019t overlook maintenance and look for systems your in-house teams can support with minimal outside intervention. Ranpak\u2019s equipment, for instance, is designed to be user-friendly and serviceable, reducing long-term support costs and improving system uptime.<\/p><h4><strong>Make Packaging Part of Your Strategy<\/strong><\/h4><p>If packaging hasn\u2019t been part of your automation roadmap yet, it might be time to take a closer look. As Boatner pointed out, packaging is one of the most consistent and repetitive workflows in a warehouse and that makes it one of the ripest for automation.<\/p><p>Want more expert advice? <a href=\"https:\/\/locusrobotics.com\/resources\/podcast\/warehouse-automation-matters-episode-21-right-sized-packaging-automation\">Listen to the full \u201cWarehouse Automation Matters\u201d episode<\/a> featuring Bryan Boatner.<\/p>                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/section>\n    <\/section>\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\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-e7e3e5f elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"e7e3e5f\" 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-100 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