Boxed Engine: Optimization of cardboard selection during packaging (7% reduction in shipping costs)
Packing Automatic Calculation System Box Packing Engine
Achieving business improvement and cost reduction by automatically selecting the optimal (smallest) cardboard box for packaging orders in mail-order sales.
The boxed engine is a system that selects the most suitable cardboard box for packaging products from multiple types of cardboard boxes based on three size information. - Automatically selects the appropriate cardboard box for orders from a wide variety of packaging cardboard types. - The accuracy of box selection between experienced workers and newcomers can be equalized to a consistent level. There is a tendency for larger cardboard boxes to be selected based on the intuition of workers. By having the system select the optimal cardboard box based on the three size information, it is possible to reduce shipping costs. (There has been a 7% reduction in shipping costs achieved.) 【Implementation Effects】 ■ Automatic selection of suitable cardboard boxes for orders ■ Improvement in box selection accuracy for newcomers ■ Ability to issue packaging details, shipping labels, and delivery slips at the order stage ■ Ability to calculate shipping costs at the order stage ■ Understanding the necessary number of cardboard boxes based on shipping plans (projections) ■ Easier consideration for reducing or introducing new types of cardboard *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.
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【Packaging details, shipping labels, and delivery slips can be issued at the order stage】 ■Current - Number of boxes (packages) determined after packing work - Issuance of shipping label/invoice - Attachment of shipping label/invoice ■Future - Issuance of shipping label/invoice - Packing work & attachment of shipping label/invoice *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.
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【Usage】 ■Integration with Warehouse Management System (WMS) is possible (module provided) It allows you to determine the number and size of cardboard boxes to be shipped at the time of order, such as in online shopping. Even when using multiple boxes for a single order or using smaller-sized boxes, it can instantly calculate the appropriate shipping costs at the time of order, enabling you to charge customers the correct shipping fees. Applicable industries: E-commerce, manufacturing, wholesale, warehousing, and others Applicable products: Food, precision equipment, home appliances, pharmaceuticals, and others *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.
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1. Automatically select the optimal cardboard box suitable for the order. We automatically select the cardboard box that is appropriate for the order from many types of packaging cardboard. *There are about 40 types of outer boxes that are often requested for simulation. How many types do you have? Choosing the right box is a challenge that directly affects shipping costs!
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2. Improvement of Newcomers' Box Selection Accuracy The box selection accuracy of newcomers can be equalized to that of experienced workers. *This is the most frequently mentioned issue. By specifying the "outer box," there will be no time spent in hesitation over selection, and the variation in accuracy will be eliminated. After the system is implemented, there have been no complaints regarding the packing method for the specified outer box.
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3. It is possible to issue packing details, shipping labels, and delivery slips at the order stage. Since we can ascertain the number of cardboard boxes for the order, we can rearrange operations. *The following is a user case that has worked on improvements and has reportedly streamlined the workflow. [Current] 1. Determine the number of boxes (units) after packing work 2. Issue shipping labels/delivery slips 3. Attach shipping labels/delivery slips [Future] 1. Issue shipping labels/delivery slips 2. Packing work & attaching shipping labels/delivery slips
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4. Freight calculation possible at the order stage We have a grasp of the types of cardboard boxes, number of boxes, and weight for the order. [Information required for freight calculation] ■ Shipping information by order unit - Box type (size) and weight - Address information: postal code or municipality code or distance ■ Master for freight calculation - Freight table (tariff) based on box size (weight) and distance *Additional charges apply for remote islands, etc. If we can calculate freight in advance within our company, wouldn't it greatly contribute to business improvement!? - Automatically select the shipping company with the lower freight cost - Eliminate daily box recording tasks (only record when using a box different from the instructions) - Reduce labor for freight cost reconciliation at the end and beginning of the month
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5. Understanding the required number of cardboard boxes in the shipping plan (scheduled) Knowing the number of boxes at the shipping planning stage can be utilized in the next steps. - It allows for the advance preparation of necessary boxes. You can check inventory and make purchases in advance. - How many trucks are needed? Have you calculated the volume of the products (goods) in cubic meters? Accuracy improves with the correct types and quantities of boxes!
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6. It becomes easier to evaluate and consider the reduction or introduction of types of cardboard. You can evaluate and consider the reduction or introduction of types of cardboard for packaging. Are you continuing to use exterior boxes created in the past out of habit? For example, you can reduce or introduce exterior boxes by recalculating based on the shipping data from the past month and align appropriate exterior boxes.
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For a detailed explanation of the BOX engine, please refer to the Zoom URL below. https://us06web.zoom.us/rec/share/R_vuRc9ivGmWXGkc8TAw845WktN2TcEWjih0SEWU6pv9PUbrbS6UsyfLIgfQIbQS.dEYNeB8Ex02Xk2cO
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Our company is engaged in various businesses, including proposing logistics reform plans (planning, design, information system construction, and management), suggesting efficient delivery systems for inter-company negotiations and the establishment of joint delivery centers, as well as outsourcing contracts for warehouse operations and distribution processing. We are constantly challenging ourselves with new initiatives and building connections among people, companies, and society through the pursuit of innovation. Please feel free to contact us if you have any requests.