Glossar

Packaging Optimization refers to the targeted improvement of packaging with regard to size, material usage, protective function, and resource efficiency. The objective is to design packaging in a way that products can be transported safely while reducing unnecessary material consumption and empty space.

In logistics, packaging optimization helps to make better use of transport capacity, reduce costs, and create more sustainable processes. Reliable product and packaging data, such as dimensions, volume, and weight, provide the basis for this optimization. Automated measurement systems and digital master data capture enable companies to record actual dimensions, compare packaging sizes, and identify optimization potential throughout the supply chain.

Practical example:
A company automatically captures the dimensions of its products and packaging, identifies unnecessary empty space, and adjusts packaging sizes to reduce material consumption and improve transport utilization.

See also: Digitalization, Freight Data, Freight Measurement, Master Data Capture, Master Data Management (MDM), Process Optimization, Sustainability, Volume Optimization