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Smart packaging transforms packaging into an active source of information within the supply chain. Sensors, data and algorithms provide real-time insight into location, condition, inventory and order flows, enabling companies to manage operations more quickly and accurately. For high-tech, medical technology, defence and industrial manufacturing, this is strategically important: product quality, availability and delivery reliability increasingly depend on information sharing across the entire supply chain.

Without integrated data, inventory discrepancies, incorrect order picks, quality deviations and capacity constraints often remain unnoticed until a late stage. This results in additional handling, rework, delays, higher costs and unnecessary safety stock. Continuity, compliance and customer confidence also come under pressure when supply chain partners work with fragmented or outdated information. The value of smart packaging therefore lies not only in the technology itself, but above all in collaboration, standardised processes and the ability to translate data into actionable decisions.

Faes combines expertise in packaging processes with data-driven process optimisation and collaborates with specialised technology partners. In this way, packaging management becomes a strategic tool for reducing risks, structurally improving processes and creating a smarter, more resilient supply chain.
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Real-time interaction between all involved

Imagine the real-time interaction possible in logistics between user, customer and supplier. Everyone in the supply chain knows at any time exactly where and in what condition the product is. Does that sound like the distant future? Not to us it doesn't. When the physical and digital supply chains are fully connected, real-time interaction is feasible.

Mensen lopen door een moderne innovatieomgeving met glazen werkruimtes, passend bij de samenwerking van Faes aan Smart Packaging en realtime interactie in de logistieke keten.

In the Smart Packaging project, we are working with 20 other companies on smart solutions to prepare the Netherlands for this. You can read more about this in this article.

The Smart Packaging Project

Smart Packaging is part of the Operational Program South Netherlands (OPZuid). This European subsidy program was set up to stimulate innovation within SMEs and strengthen cooperation between companies, knowledge institutions and governments. A diversity of companies, including Faes, are working together in the Smart Packaging project on the smart logistics of the future.

The opportunities of real time interaction

Together, we devise innovative solutions that will make the Netherlands stronger in packaging and prepare us for the logistics of the future. Such as smart packaging that informs the user about the condition of the packaged product. For example, the temperature, humidity or the expiration date reached. Especially for the food and medicine industry, this provides a wealth of information, with which they can greatly improve their yield.

In other sub-projects, companies devise algorithms to improve the packaging process. So, for example, to predict ordering behavior or to pick better and faster. And thus realize a smarter supply chain.

Faes’ Role in Smart Packaging

Faes is the specialist in analysing and improving packaging processes throughout the supply chain. For this project, we were asked to work with Bright Cape, a company specialising in data-driven process improvement, to optimise the order-picking process in e-commerce.

Both Bright Cape and Faes use specific algorithms to improve processes. By connecting these algorithms, they complement and strengthen one another in the right areas, enabling warehouse employees to pick orders much faster.

Are You Ready for the Logistics of the Future?

Let’s start a conversation and explore what is possible. Do you have a question, comment, or challenge, or would you like to share your vision of logistics with us? Complete the form below or contact one of our packaging specialists directly.

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Thijs Canjels

Thijs Canjels

Business Innovation Manager

Thijs Canjels is Business Innovation Manager at Faes and specializes in packaging management and supply chain optimization. In his blogs, he shares insights on efficiency improvements, cost savings and the strategic role of packaging in modern supply chains.

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