The DHL distribution center in Toledo, Spain is dedicated to fulfilling the orders of a leading e-commerce company with a high order volume. In early discussions with the client, DHL found that sustainability in the packaging process was a top priority in order to earn their business. This meant DHL needed to create a packaging process flow that was not only fast and efficient, but reduced waste and carbon footprint as much as possible. This led them to connect with Packsize to determine how to streamline their fulfillment process while increasing sustainability.
DHL chose to implement a combined solution using Packsize’s right-sized packaging automation technology and intelligent automation from Locus Robotics.
“We were thinking about what is the best process for this warehouse to bring the biggest added value,” said Martin Krechting, Senior Account Manager at Packsize. “So, we implemented here the X5, in combination with the Locus bot system.”
The Packsize X5 is a high throughput, automated erected box-making machine. With the ability to produce up to 600 right-sized boxes per hour, it is one of the fastest On Demand Packaging machines on the market.
In DHL’s fulfillment center, the X5 receives data from every order as soon as it is placed. It then utilizes PackNet Cube to calculate the smallest possible box size for each order, and creates the box in seconds from pre-loaded corrugated fanfold. This all happens in just a few seconds.
After the boxes are created, they are quickly loaded onto autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) from Locus Robotics, where they begin to move throughout the warehouse to be loaded with products.
“We are a company that redefines the automation of warehouses with much flexibility, unlimited throughput, and actionable intelligence,” said Jimena Casas, Senior Customer Success Manager at Locus Robotics.
Once the picking process is complete, the boxes are scanned, sealed, and loaded onto the shipping truck to reach their final destination. The result is a streamlined, automated packaging process that can meet high demand and prioritizes sustainability from the very beginning.
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