Create a free Packaging World account to continue reading

Old Buildings and Limited Space Among Top Challenges for CPG Warehouse Automation

From decades-old buildings to shortsighted planning through COVID, CPGs are struggling to find the space for warehouse automation.

Warehouse automation can offer a major boost to manufacturing efficiency, but it leaves CPGs pinched on where to put it.

That’s according to PMMI Business Intelligence’s 2023 report “Packaging and Automation in the Warehouses of the Future.” Among CPGs surveyed for the report, the biggest roadblocks from investing in new automation were difficulties relating to available space and layout. It impacted over half (55%) of respondents’ automation investment decision-making.

Need help with your packaging project?
We’ve done the legwork to identify and vet experienced packaging and processing consultants you can contact directly for your next project. Decades of combined experience in packaging line engineering, machinery selection, package and materials development, and food processing operations.
See your advisor options now.
Need help with your packaging project?
Your liquid filling supplier shortlist starts here
30+ suppliers across sachets, pouches, bag-in-box, and stick packs. Free, no search required.
Read More
Your liquid filling supplier shortlist starts here