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~ Ranpak ~

A further challenge came from the fact that the carrier Seeing the benefits
(DHL) has recently imposed the use of a minimum 1 cm- Ranpak’s automated solution has allowed CEWE to reduce
high box for flat products, which are much easier to handle the number of interim workers hired during peak periods,
on their conveyors. resulting in better handling of high demand and enhanced
production flexibility.
Solving the problem
Automating the packing process proved to be a highly Both throughput and quality were improved. Before CEWE
attractive solution. Ranpak installed 5 Flap’it!™ machines, started to automate, each package had to be processed
each able to pack up to 540 orders per hour, at two of manually. Now, 30% of the total packing operation is
CEWE’s sites, Oldenburg and Germering. These reliable automated thanks to Ranpak’s Flap’it! solution. As a result,
automated machines, connected with label printers, speeding delivery time to the end customer is faster, labour costs
up the packing process of flat products in 1 cm boxes. The are reduced and shipping costs are lower thanks to smaller
resulting system is a highly effective solution that automates packages. CEWE’s line performance and packaging quality
the packing of small products such as (photo)books, graphical are now exceptionally high. With integrated cushioning
art, picture and cards, phone covers and other flat products. bumpers in the corners of the parcels, the products are
also highly protected during shipping without the need for
Despite really tight planning, Ranpak was able to install and additional void fill material. ••
train the CEWE teams efficiently before the start of the peak
season, thanks to close collaboration between Ranpak and
CEWE.
“WE REALLY APPRECIATED THE COMMITMENT AND EFFICIENCY OF THE RANPAK TEAM

TO INSTALL THE AUTOMATED MACHINES WHILE THE PRODUCTION WAS RUNNING.”

IMKE VAHLENKAMP - TECHNICAL PROJECT MANAGER

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