Discover your next big idea at PACK EXPO Las Vegas this September
Experience a breakthrough in packaging & processing and transform your business with solutions from 2,300 suppliers spanning all industries.
REGISTER NOW & SAVE

Automation Advances in Packaging and Processing

Most consumer packaged goods companies see packaging and processing as ideal for automation, but automated warehousing also holds significant benefits.

Auto 1
PMMI Business Intelligence, 2022 The Future of Automation in Packaging and Processing

Of all the phases involved in getting consumer packaged goods to market, it's packaging and processing that has the most potential for automation.

That’s according to PMMI Business Intelligence’s 2022 report “The Future of Automation in Packaging and Processing.” Warehousing ranked second on the list.

The PMMI survey of 119 CPG representatives conducted for the report found more than half (55%) consider packaging and processing the most useful area to implement automation technologies. Distribution, fulfillment and warehousing came a distant second with 13%, 31% considered both categories to have equal outlook advancement, and 1% cited neither.

COVID-19 Accelerates Packaging and Processing Automation

This conclusion falls in line with findings from PMMI’s June 2021 report “Packaging and Processing – Coming through COVID-19,” that found a strong need to invest in new packaging equipment, with 84% of survey respondents indicating that they increased their investment in 2021.

Automation of production processes is perceived to have many long-term benefits, including increased speed and efficiency on the line and ultimately increased productivity.

Almost a third (31%) of respondents in the 2021 report said they were currently deploying automated machinery on their production lines as a substitute for manpower and will continue to do so. Another 30% said they had plans to introduce automation in 2021. 

That 2021 analysis emphasized the pandemic was the driver behind this surge in automation, but these changes will most likely be permanent.

Automation in Warehousing and Storage

Warehousing and storage were lower down on the automation priority list, but the consequences of not automating here are significant.

Pharmaceutical Innovations Report
Discover the latest breakthrough packaging technologies shaping the pharmaceutical sector. This report dives into cutting-edge innovations, from smart containers that enhance patient safety to eco-friendly materials poised to transform the industry’s sustainability practices. All from PACK EXPO. Learn how forward-thinking strategies are driving efficiency and redefining what’s possible in pharma packaging.
Learn More
Pharmaceutical Innovations Report
Researched List: Engineering Services Firms
Looking for engineering services? Our curated list features 100+ companies specializing in civil, process, structural, and electrical engineering. Many also offer construction, design, and architecture services. Download to access company names, markets served, key services, contact information, and more!
Download Now
Researched List: Engineering Services Firms