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Converting data into dollars

Our survey reveals that collecting, sharing, and converting packaging line data into knowledge is tricky for many. But for those who’ve mastered it, the benefits are compelling.

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Here we are in the future—the year 2003—and our latest survey reveals that most packaging lines are still firmly rooted in the past. Of the more than 2ꯠ packaging lines studied for this survey, most are still not networked and rely on manual data-collection methods. The charts on these pages give the complete picture.

However, those who have figured out how to collect, share, and convert data into usable information say the payoff is worth it. The quotes that begin on this page tell their story.

What they said

We asked survey respondents to identify improvements or changes made based on packaging line data that had been collected and analyzed. Here’s what they said:

Streamlining materials

TOBACCO

“[We have] better accountability of materials (labels, foil, etc.) by comparing production numbers to vendor counts and weights. Serves as an indicator in quality issues [that could require] corrective actions.”

WINE

“[We have made] bottle design changes in fill point, bottle contact points with regard to breakage issues, [and changed] label size and placement to improve mass conveyance while minimizing label damage.”

DRIED FRUIT

“Decreased our bag loss by converting to a stiffer material when losses indicated that the material currently in use was too high. Reduced the cost of our zipper by not using the higher end zipper, when the lower end tested out fine.”

Boosting efficiency

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