Fibre-based packaging
The fibre-based packaging industry faces several key challenges that demand innovative solutions to ensure sustainability and efficiency. One primary challenge is the rising demand for packaging materials coupled with the need for reduced environmental impact. Several, sometimes conflicting, requirements have to be reconciled here. For example, packaging materials need to meet new sustainability requirements - and at the same time maintain high quality standards, such as for pharmaceutical products with high hygiene requirements. We are supporting the industry in solving tasks such as the following:
Enhancing circular economy flows
Improving the circular economy for fiber-based packaging involves optimizing the life cycle of materials, from production to consumption and recycling. EFESO supports the industry in the crucial fields: in creating closed loop systems where packaging materials are efficiently collected, sorted, and reintegrated into the manufacturing process. Furthermore, we know how to develop innovative, trackable packaging and build up collaborations across the supply chain to standardize recycling practices.
Cost pressures
Cost fluctuations in raw materials, such as pulp, impact the industry's profitability. Together with the consulting team of EFESO, companies explore alternative, cost-effective raw materials without compromising quality. Furthermore, they are optimizing their supply chain management and invest in technology to enhance production efficiency and reduce costs. By doing so, our customers diversify suppliers and build resilient supply chains simultaneously.
Technological advancements
Keeping pace with rapidly evolving technologies for sustainable and efficient packaging solutions is one major challenge in the sector. EFESO shows ways to embrace innovation, e.g. by investing in research and development to incorporate cutting-edge technologies. Additionally, we create solid automation and data analytics procedures that can enhance production processes and improve overall efficiency.
Further solutions for the fibre-based packaging and forestry industry
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Lean development in R&D
Innovation impulses for lighting designers. The LED revolution has made many business models obsolete, while the wave of digitization and the associated technological change have increased the pace of change by a factor of X. To keep pace here, agile working methods are necessary not only in manufacturing, but also in R&D. Lean methods can prove particularly helpful - but can they be transferred 1:1 from manufacturing to development?
Digital Process Twin: Process optimization through Predictive Quality and Predictive Production
An automotive supplier improved the transparency of work and organizational processes in a production plant for dashboards. With a "Digital Process Twin" from EFESO, the company reduced the reject rate and made improvement potentials in its value creation networks visible.
Lean Digital Manager
Shaping the factory of the future with Lean 4.0. How can lean principles be combined with the technologies and possibilities of networked digitization in value creation networks? By further qualifying employees to become decision-makers. The EFESO certification program for "Lean Digital Manager" shows how digitalization of lean production works. To do this, it combines strategies with Industry 4.0 technologies.
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Sustainable Products
Whether it is lower energy consumption of production machines in standby mode or shorter distances in logistics: Even small changes can significantly improve the overall sustainability balance of a product.
OPEX / WCOM program at a market leader in the packaging industry
A packaging manufacturer is strengthening its competitiveness against new market players. In doing so, the group is focusing on economically and ecologically profitable management in line with the “zero-loss” philosophy. With EFESO's WCOM™ approach, the company improved the detection, elimination and prevention of losses in 24 plants. At the same time, it empowered thousands of employees to pursue and realize Operational Excellence (OPEX).