GXO Logistics, Inc., a contract logistics operator, has completed the installation of an automated packing solution that tailors boxes to their contents, which significantly reduces material consumption and has a positive impact on the environment. The installation at the GXO logistics center in Saint-Vulbas in the Lyon region of France enables full automation of the order preparation process, which increases efficiency and reduces costs, while ensuring greater end-customer satisfaction.
– Our 3D packing solution not only supports the e-commerce growth of our client, Amer Sports, it is a true revolution in the field of packaging – said Bernard Wehbe, Managing Director of GXO for France. – The use of such a device is an example of our significant investments in technology and automated solutions that increase efficiency and reduce shipping costs for our clients, while minimizing the impact on the environment.
The device can process up to 700 packages per hour. It first scans and measures the order in 3D, then cuts and folds the carton to fit it precisely, and finally weighs, seals, and labels the package before directing it to the appropriate conveyor. The reduced box size and reinforced corners increase its durability and allow for reuse in the event of a product return.
– Our collaboration with GXO at the logistics center in Saint-Vulbas confirms Amer Sports’ commitment to further investments related to improving customer satisfaction through better packaging – said François Besson, EMEA Logistics Development & Execution Manager, Amer Sports.
GXO has been working on the technical development and testing of the device’s new features since February 2020. After final verification and staff training, GXO is now fully utilizing the machine’s capabilities.
The advanced automation solutions offered to clients by GXO represent a key market differentiator, helping to increase safety, efficiency, and productivity. In the third quarter of 2021, when GXO first operated as a fully independent company, more than 1,000 technological innovations were implemented, while the level of automation in logistics centers increased by 139% year-over-year, and the use of “goods-to-person” systems by 135% year-over-year. GXO also received an “AA” ESG rating from the US-based provider MSCI, which places it at the top of the industry.
Source: GXO
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We wrote more about automation in the Logistyka magazine 1/2020.
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