Food wholesaler: from manual wrapping to automated, stable and cost-efficient packaging
A food wholesaler’s case clearly demonstrates the impact of modern packaging technology in daily logistics.
Previously, pallets were wrapped manually – a labour-intensive, inconsistent method with high material usage.
The starting situation
Each employee used a different amount of film, averaging around 400 grams per pallet.
This inconsistency led to unstable loads and frequent transport damage, resulting in customer complaints.
During the FEF200 audit, pallets wrapped manually by different employees were tested to objectively measure the variations in film use and holding force.
The results showed significant inconsistencies, confirming the weaknesses of manual wrapping.
The new solution – Sféra wrapping robot and FEF200 audit measurement
The company invested in a Sféra automatic wrapping robot, ensuring consistent film tension and programmable wrapping cycles.
The improvement was verified through FEF200 audit measurements, which clearly demonstrated that the robot used 70% less film while ensuring perfect load stability.
Results in numbers
- Manual film usage: 400 g / pallet
- Machine film usage (FEF200 audit): 120 g / pallet
- Saving: 70% film reduction per pallet
- Monthly saving: 336 kg
- Annual saving: 4,032 kg
The automated solution made packaging faster, safer, and more consistent.
Encouraged by these results, the company decided to purchase two wrapping robots at once to automate all loading points.
Summary
The FEF200 audit clearly proved that switching from manual to automatic wrapping not only reduced film usage dramatically but also improved load security, packaging quality, and customer satisfaction.
Modern packaging technology delivers sustainability, efficiency, and reliability – all at once.
