The US packaging industry is a $200+ billion sector serving food, beverage, pharmaceutical, and consumer goods markets. From corrugated boxes to flexible pouches, packaging manufacturers face intense pressure to deliver on tight schedules while managing complex changeovers. AI-powered scheduling is helping American packaging companies optimize production efficiency and meet the demanding requirements of their customers.
Packaging Production Challenges
- High SKU Count: Thousands of custom sizes and designs
- Just-In-Time Delivery: Customers require precise delivery timing
- Changeover Complexity: Print plate changes, die changes, material changes
- E-Commerce Growth: Rapid expansion in shipping packaging demand
Changeover Reduction
AI scheduling that groups similar jobs and optimizes sequencing reduces changeover time by 35% and improves on-time delivery to 97%.
AI Scheduling for Packaging Production
- Corrugator scheduling optimization
- Flexographic print scheduling
- Die-cutting sequence optimization
- Folder-gluer line scheduling
- Material and ink inventory coordination
28%Improvement in packaging line OEE through AI scheduling
US Packaging Segments
- Corrugated: Shipping boxes and displays
- Flexible: Pouches and films
- Folding Carton: Consumer product boxes
- Labels: Pressure-sensitive and shrink labels
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