Abstract
The work proposes the logistics-driven packaging design process and method with IKEA as a case study. In IKEA logistic-driven packaging innovation case, paper pallet, unit-load packaging and module, ready-to-sell (RTS) packaging, and loading ledge were introduced. The process of logistics-driven packaging design was put forward using TOPS Pro. In the scenario, the general packaging solutions for KEX biscuit were Tray-on-tray style ready-to-sell and BL style unit-load packaging. The primary packaging was a carton with length/width/height of 60 cm, 80 cm, and 100 cm. The secondary packaging was a paper tray contained 15 primary packages. The transport pallet had 7 layers of secondary packaging, with a 2×2 case arrangement per layer. A unit-load packaging had 420 primary packaging cartons. The carton’s length, width, and height were 129.5mm, 56.3 mm, and 137.3 mm, respectively. The length, width, and height of the secondary packaging tray were 390.5mm, 284.1 mm, and 139.7 mm. The area efficiency and cubic efficiency of the transport pallet were 92.5% and 90.4%, respectively. The logistics-driven packaging design maximizes the pallet area efficiency and truckload cubic efficiency, minimize the packaging materials used and the packaging cost, transportation expense, and logistics fee at the same time. With customized paper pallet and loading ledge, unit-load packaging, module, and intelligent design of ready-to-sell packaging, logistics-driven packaging benefit the enterprises and customers.
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LIU Xiao-jing.
Logistics-driven Packaging Design-IKEA Case Study[J]. Packaging Engineering. 2020(9): 174-180 https://doi.org/10.19554/j.cnki.1001-3563.2020.09.026
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