GXO has announced that it has completed the installation of an automated packaging solution that custom fits boxes to their contents, saving on materials and contributing to sustainability. The installation at GXO’s Saint-Vulbas site in the Lyon region of France allows the company to fully automate the order preparation process, increase productivity and reduce costs while improving the end-consumer’s experience.
Bernard Wehbe General Manager of France, GXO Bernard Wehbe commented: “The machine demonstrates our significant investment in technology and automated solutions that improve productivity and reduce shipping costs for our customers while also minimizing the environmental impact.”
The machine, which can process up to 700 packages per hour, scans and measures the order in 3D, cuts and folds the cardboard for an exact fit and then weighs, seals, and labels the package before directing it to the appropriate carrier. The reduced box size, combined with reinforced corners, improves durability, and offers a ready-to-return solution.
GXO has been using its technical expertise to develop and test new features on the machine since February 2020. After final testing and employee training, GXO is now running the machine at full speed.
The company stated that its automation and technology are key differentiators, helping boost safety, efficiency and productivity for customers. In the third quarter of 2021, its first as a standalone company, GXO deployed more than 1,000 new units of technology and grew total technology and automated systems across its warehouse footprint by 139% y-o-y and total goods-to-person systems by 135% y-o-y. In 2021, GXO received an industry-leading “AA” ESG rating from MSCI and was recognized by FreightWaves as one of the logistics industry’s most innovative companies.
Source: GXO
