CEVA Logistics, one of the biggest supply chain management companies in the world, has implemented the CVP-500 packaging system in its warehouse in Venray, The Netherlands. With this sustainable packaging solution, CEVA has taken another step towards achieving its goal of being a leading player in the provision of logistic services to e-commerce.
The CVP-500 by Sparck is an automated packing system and packs single and multi-item orders with variable dimensions in a custom-fit box. Once an order is picked, the CVP-500 builds, fills, folds and labels each parcel in one seamless process. Every seven seconds this fit-to-size packing automation creates the smallest parcel needed by reducing package volume and eliminating void fill.
The speed and durability of the CVP-500 was crucial for entering into collaboration with Sparck. The packaging process is significantly faster than the manual alternative and customised boxes mean that void fill material is no longer necessary. The implementation of this system also means that the operational process is more efficient, reducing the volume of packages that must be transported by over 25%. This equates to an annual reduction of dozens of truckloads, resulting in lower costs and reduced CO2 emissions.
Bart Hammen, Site Manager at CEVA Venray: “At first glance, this project just seems to be about the ‘outside’ (the packaging), but in reality it extends much further to cover the entire process. By combining innovation, sustainability and efficiency, together with our clients we have taken a big step towards making the entire supply chain more green.”
