Mix Packing Robotics

Manufacturers in the food and beverage and fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) sectors are under increasing pressure to diversify their product offerings within standardised shelf-ready cartons.

This trend is largely fuelled by evolving consumer demands for greater choice, convenience and affordability. Retailers, meanwhile, have responded to supply chain challenges, inflation and increased competition by raising slotting fees—the costs associated with securing shelf space.

Mix Packing

These factors have combined to intensify the shift towards mixed packing solutions, enabling manufacturers to optimise shelf presence, showcase a variety of products and ultimately increase their profitability.

Challenges of mix packing

A major challenge of mixed packaging is that it often conflicts with the principles of batch production (which focuses on economies of scale). Mix packing may necessitate more manual sorting and handling, larger and more complex work in progress (WIP) storage solutions and increased complexity in inventory management.

Opportunities for mix packing automation

We are experts in mix packing solutions. From mixed packs of Arnott’s biscuits to the variety cartons on Aldi’s shelves, we specialise in creating flexible, robust solutions — where feasible, building on current operations without the need for full-scale replacements. We have the expertise and experience to create a custom solution that will maximise the return on your investment.

Raw material and WIP storage

We offer solutions from the end of the manufacturing line to WIP storage, tailored for automation efficiency. Working with Arnott’s, we deployed  a customised, fully-automated, end-to-end tote management system in their iconic assorted biscuit mix packing. 

Unit mixing within cartons

We can provide automation to combine distinct varieties — each originally stored in separate boxes — into the same number of cartons, each containing a mix of these varieties.

Pallet to pallet carton mixing

Transferring products from one pallet to another — while combining various types of items into mixed cartons —maximises space utilisation and improves inventory efficiency.

Special Purpose Machinery and robotic solutions

We offer advanced Special Purpose Machines (SPMs) and robotic solutions specifically designed for mixed product development.

Inventory management and Manufacturing Execution Systems

We offer scalable solutions that grow with your business.

Interested in Mix Packing? Get in touch and speak with one of our specialists.

Our work with BHP

Increase in operational efficiency
10 %
Savings achieved and counting
$ m
Client retention rate
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Projects successfully completed
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