Common Challenges of the eCommerce Industry
The Ability to Effectively Wrap Unstable or Order-Picked Loads for Safe Shipment
The Rising Cost and Availability of Quality Labor and the Desire to Automate
The Need for Flexibility, Speed and Efficiency When Production Processes Change
Damaged and Returned Products Caused by Poor Packaging or Ineffective Stretch Wrapping
Reduction of Packaging Materials Due to the Increasing Pressure to Become More Sustainable
The Ability to Effectively Wrap Unstable or Order-Picked Loads
Order-picked loads are already difficult to stretch wrap effectively, and building pallets of random products can also lead to very unstable loads which is an even bigger challenge. The ability to pickup and move these unstable loads is almost impossible to do without the products toppling over, potentially causing damage. Therefore, many companies resort to hand wrapping these loads just to get them to the stretch wrapper, which is a waste of stretch film. Even at the stretch wrapper, finding the right settings to deliver the proper amount of containment force takes a lot of knowledge and skill. Loads are often wrapped with either too much stretch wrap or not enough, leading to excessive material use or product damage.
The Rising Cost and Availability of Quality Labor and the Desire to Automate
This rapid growth of eCommerce is creating a demand for even more workers in an industry that was already facing labor shortages. Labor resources were scarce even before the pandemic, and now health, safety and distancing concerns are compounding the problem.
More and more companies are turning to automation and look to implement complete warehouse management systems. But for many, automation seems too expensive or there are concerns about ROI when purchasing equipment. And for others, dwindling warehouse space can be the driving factor behind their reluctance to automate.
The Need for Flexibility, Speed and Efficiency When Production Processes Change
Fulfillment and logistics companies are feeling the crunch as demand for eCommerce services continue to increase, and scaling to meet the demand can be difficult to achieve and must be monitored regularly to ensure its efficiency.
And as consumer habits can change on a dime, production processes must be able to shift just as quickly. Fulfillment and logistics companies are looking to future-proof their operations to meet demand and remain competitive in the market.
Damaged and Returned Products Caused by Poor Packaging or Ineffective
Stretch Wrapping
Returned product is the elephant in the room that no one wants to address. The main reason for products being returned is damage that occurs while loads are in storage or during shipment. And in the eCommerce landscape, damaged products can tarnish a brand’s reputation in the eyes of customers.
The underlying problem for product damage is usually never corrected because it takes a lot of valuable time and resources to manage, so companies just deal with damage after the fact. You’ve put a lot of work into producing a great product, so it is important to protect it even after it has left your facility. The right secondary packaging equipment can do this for you.
Reduction of Packaging Materials Due to the Increasing Pressure to Become
More Sustainable
Another significant shift in consumer demand has been a desire to purchase from, or partner with, companies who have committed to achieving sustainability. To meet some of those goals, the fulfillment and logistics industries tend to look at reducing their usage of packaging materials wherever possible, especially if they ship in high volumes.
LeanWrap® Technology
Lantech’s exclusive LeanWrap® innovations were designed to maximize productivity while delivering safe-to-ship loads
Stretch Wrapping Machine Solutions for the eCommerce Industry
Choosing the right stretch wrapper is important. Decisions should be made not by price or pre-stretch levels, but instead based on your load type, space and speed requirements. With Lantech exclusive technology our stretch wrappers can help you reduce excess materials, minimize downtime and avoid the risk of product damage during transit.
Learn More about Lantech Semi-Automatic and Automatic Stretch Wrappers
S Semi-Automatic
Stretch Wrapper
The rotary arm applies film while the load remains stationary, and floor loading makes this machine perfect for very light, very heavy, or unstable loads.
QL Semi-Automatic
Stretch Wrapper
Equipped with Load Guardian, this machine makes it easy to create and save wrap patterns that deliver the right amount of containment force with the least amount of film.
RL Automatic
Stretch Wrapper
Also equipped with Load Guardian, the RLA can wrap up to 180 loads per hour making it perfect for high-speed applications. Add the Automatic Roll Change for even more efficiency.
Total Control System
The unique design of Lantech’s case erectors and sealers produce perfect 90-degree angled corners and eliminate jams
Case Handling Solutions for the eCommerce Industry
Case erectors and case sealers have become an integral part of creating an efficient packaging process. The benefits of these machines far outweigh the initial investment. Benefits include, but are not limited to, maximum protection of products, waste reduction and increased productivity.
To capitalize on these benefits machines must be manufactured to build square cases and not jam. The solution is our Total Control System, which provides precise control of the case as it is formed and sealed. This exclusive system gives our machines the ability to deliver a 99.5% uptime guarantee and gives us the right to honestly claim, “Square Cases, No Jams!”
Learn More about Lantech Case Erectors and Case Sealers
Random High-Speed
Case Sealer
This case sealer meets the requirement of lines with various case sizes and fast processing. Ideal for facilities with multiple packaging lines that merge at the sealer.
Multi Format
Case Erector
Form various size boxes on demand. This machine is equipped with two or more magazine to accommodate different size cases and is perfect for eCommerce.
Inline
Case Erector
This machine can form up to 25 cases per minute (with speed package). The Inline has a smaller footprint compared to other machines and can be easily integrated into any packaging line.