Welcome to the first installment of our 8-part blog series dedicated to exploring key modules and features of Kiwiplan leading up to SuperCorrExpo in September. We’re covering essential topics like order management, pricing and costing, purchasing, scheduling, production recording, and shipping. Today, we’re diving into the growth of the e-commerce sector and the impact our software has for our users.
A Growing E-Commerce Industry Calls for Streamlined Packaging Processes
E-commerce has reshaped how consumers shop and caused a staggering increase in demand for efficient packaging solutions. Our post-Covid appetite for e-commerce appears unsatiated, and the $8 trillion global e-commerce economy expected by 2027 looks less like a forecast and more like a conservative estimate. This year alone, sales made via e-commerce are expected to grow by 9.8%, and each one of those sales needs to be shipped.
In response to the rising demand, key players, like as Amazon, UPS, and Walmart, have increased investments in streamlined packaging processes. This, in turn, has put increased focus on the packaging itself, both as design space and functional product. Therefore, as the global economy grows, so too will the importance of, and reliance on, efficient and protective packaging solutions.
The Influence of Product Packaging on Consumer Decisions
The growing importance of packaging extends well beyond the thriving e-commerce market. According to Meyers, a premier print manufacturer, 72% of American consumers say that product packaging design influences their purchases decisions. Moreover, pop-up displays – which are commonly made from corrugated materials – influence a remarkable 70% of supermarket purchases and can boost sales by up to 65%. Considering the marketing advantages conveyed by packaging solutions, taking advantage of streamlined packaging operations is a must for businesses aiming to stand out and outperform competitors.
Kiwiplan Drives Operational Efficiency with Packaging Solutions
Kiwiplan empowers businesses to achieve increased efficiency with our automation and scheduling systems. We started in the corrugated industry and have since expanded our capabilities into protective packaging, like plastic, wood, and foam converting.
Our new inventory system, Purchase Inventory Control (PIC), allows you to digitally manage your inventory across multiple plants and locations, from purchase to allocation. This feature enhances inventory accuracy with three-way reconciliation for sheet purchases (ordered, BOL, and received). PIC provides real-time inventory visibility for any materials in the manufacturing process, increasing transparency and streamlining operations across your organization.
Choosing Kiwiplan means more than a software installation; it’s about maximizing your operational potential and ensuring tangible ROI. Our software equips businesses with the tools to thrive in a competitive market, whether optimizing order management, enhancing production scheduling, or refining packaging processes.
What’s Coming Next?
Advantive is committed to supporting the success of our customers every step of the way, from installation to ongoing support. In our next blog, we’ll dive into the critical modules of Kiwiplan starting with order management. Stay tuned in the coming weeks as we uncover how Kiwiplan can increase your operational efficiency and drive business growth.