YORKSHIRE Packaging Systems (YPS) has revealed how automation has created a ‘faster, lower cost and more streamlined’ packing operation for Supreme Vape Nation’s e-commerce operation.
The new automated packing line consists of two SX tabletop bagging machines, with infeed and outfeed conveyors. Each machine features an integrated thermal transfer printer, enabling shipping information to be printed directly onto the mailing bag. This eliminates the need for separate labels and is said to improve accuracy and reduce consumable costs.
“We’ve moved from a fully manual process to one where the orders are delivered by conveyor and then automatically packed and labelled by the system,” said Anthony Summersgill, e-commerce operations manager of Supreme Vape Nation. “This change has delivered significant cost savings, especially given the high volume of orders we process every day, and we couldn’t be more pleased with the result.”
Orders continue to be picked manually before being loaded onto the infeed conveyors. The system then automatically handles both the packing and the labelling.
Previously, orders were packed by hand into expensive cardboard mailers. By switching to automated bagging, Supreme Vape Nation has streamlined its fulfilment process and reduced packaging costs, as the bagging materials supplied by YPS are described as ‘significantly more economical’ than the previous solution.
“For us, the result is a faster, more efficient fulfilment operation that is better equipped to handle our growing order volumes while maintaining accuracy and controlling costs,” Anthony added. “With the new system in place, Supreme Vape Nation is well positioned to support future growth and continue delivering a high level of service to our customers.”
Jacques-Pierre Macchi, sales manager at YPS, added, “This project demonstrates how relatively straightforward automation can have a significant impact on operational performance. By replacing a labour-intensive packing process with an integrated automated solution, Supreme Vape Nation has created a faster, leaner and more scalable fulfilment operation that will continue to deliver benefits as the business grows.”
