Case Study - Life Sciences
We worked with a Life Sciences company to improve the handling of their chemical vials and improve the flexibility of their packing methods to accomodate despatches by both ambient and chilled transport.
Options
We came up with options to consider - seeking the balance between packaging storage and waste disposal and it was decided that a mixture would be used to accomodate the varying pack sizes stations
Handling Larger Cartons
There was also a problem with the handling of larger cartons, with the operators unable to access them when they were placed on the packing station surface, so we included a lowered surface that could be folded away when not required
Layout Options
Once the pack station design was agreed in principle we then studied the best options for layout so the client could visualise the work flow and optimise their operation
Layout 3
Layout 6
Much Improved Efficiency
All in all - a successful outcome!
Our client benefitted from improved storage, better handling and fewer instances of goods breaking or going missing.