Operational Concept of an Innovative Management Framework for Choosing the Optimal Packaging System for Supply Chains

Abstract

In relation to the logistics processes created and operated by companies, the choice of the optimal packaging system is a rightful social and industrial expectation. Choosing the right packaging system can reduce the environmental impact and make logistics processes more efficient. These aspects are key factors for the competitiveness of companies. It can be concluded that in practice, the selection of a right packaging system in a company is mostly based on experience. In the literature, the choice of such a system is based on the analysis of the processes of a single company, i.e., no method has been developed to integrate the processes of several companies to optimize the choice of a packaging system. Consequently, several losses can occur, both at the system boundaries and within the company processes, for example, losses from unnecessary material handling, operations, product damage, etc. The aim of this paper is to present the concept of an innovative packaging management framework that can be used to select the optimal unit load handling equipment based on the company’s needs defined by simulation-based optimization. The application of the concept is also presented through a case study. It is demonstrated that the application of the developed concept can be a significant step towards the realization of sustainable supply chains through more efficient process design.

An Innovative Framework for Quality Assurance in Logistics Packaging

“…Perishable products TTI (time and temperature indicator) [15,[34][35][36][37] Intelligent packaging [28,34,37], packaging with good tightness and closure properties [35], D/2. Weight problem Weight measurement [38,39] Electronic length measuring (LMD) increase sensitivity, replacement [38] Results of the Systematic Literature Research…”

“…Pareto diagrams were used to identify the main deviations and a Six Sigma method was applied. The research in [39] focuses on improving the weight inconsistency problem of coffee bean packaging. The research involved the definition, analysis, improvement, and verification of Six Sigma methodology and the application of related lean tools.…”

“…In this step, it is important to define the timeframe for implementation, communication, and ownership. In the case where an optimal choice of the packaging system to be used is required, the concept of a package-inspection system, as we have previously developed [39], can be applied. 8.2.6.…”

“…As a result of Process 8.2, the transit time could be ensured by choosing a new unit load device, as its handling time was found to be shorter. The selection of the ideal unit load device required the application of a simulation test method [39]. K/2.…”

Supply chain models for non-reusable packaging logistics

“…One of the most important research field of the Institute of Logistics at the University of Miskolc focuses on packaging logistics. The research results are focusing on the following topics: packaging management system based on digital technology [3], operational concept of an innovative packaging management system [4], operational concept of an innovative management framework for choosing the optimal packaging system for supply chains [5], Industry 4.0: challenges and opportunities in packaging logistics [6]. The research topics include both materials handling related aspects [7] and process related aspects [8].…”