The Challenge:
The installation site faced inconsistent and fragmented deliveries: radio units arrived from the manufacturer while accessories and installation materials came separately from multiple thirdparty providers. This led to frequent late or partial arrivals, mismatched components, and time consuming kitting and warehousing on site. The lack of standardized packaging reduced visibility and control over site kits, increased labor and handling costs, and limited container utilization resulting in higher freight costs, longer lead times, and greater risk of delays and rework.
Nefab’s Solution:
Nefab implemented a packaging solution to consolidate materials from the manufacturer and multiple third party providers into a single, stackable corrugated kit — a “one site, one box” approach. The design used two standardized box formats on a custom pallet with edgeboard reinforcement to protect components and enable safe stacking for container transport. This allowed all items required for a site installation to be packed together, shipped as one unit, and unpacked at site without additional kitting, improving visibility, protection, and container utilization while reducing handling, transit damage, and freight cost per unit.
The Results: Enhanced Operational Flow
Enhanced operational flow through a “one site, one box” packaging strategy, delivering smoother site installations and mitigating costly schedule and rework delays. Key outcomes included:
- Container optimization increased from 48 to 90 units.
- Packaging standardized for easier and more efficient handling
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