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PACKAGING
CALL FOR ENTRIES

How packaging optimisation can

The global pandemic has posed signifi cant challenges for supply chains across the globe, disrup� ng the fl ow of raw
materials and fi nished goods as well as highligh� ng vulnerabili� es in many opera� ons. improve your supply chain

South African companies are certainly no stranger to disrup� on, yet it is in extraordinary � mes such as
as now that the need to adapt, innovate and respond eff ec� vely to the changing environment shines
a brilliant light on the importance of our profession and the prac� � oners that meet these
challenges daily. By optimising how you package your products, you can see tremendous efficiency and cost
benefits to your business and supply chain.
We are looking for the supply chain game changers, the prac� � oners and innovators who
have made a tangible diff erence within their supply chains to share their story with the
rest of our industry. The Logis� cs Achiever Awards has showcased, recognised and he packaging process is an important part of the light of the COVID-19 pandemic, where you must have an
celebrated excellence in logis� cs and supply chain management for over 30 years. shipping and freight industry. Without the right online presence to be successful and to sell products to
Tpackaging, items will not have the right protection your customers. The primary purpose of packaging in the
and support during transportation and delivery. This can e-commerce industry is to protect the product from the
lead to damaged goods, wasted materials and unhappy point that it leaves your warehouse to its delivery point
customers. at the customer’s doorstep. Packaging not only protects
the product, but can also help in creating a great fi rst
Packaging optimisation makes the packaging process impression with the customer. It has been said that some
businesses have seen a 30 percent increase in consumer
more economical and effi cient to the supply chain. Product
We live in a truly digital age with the ability to take advantage of a variety of retailers seek package optimisation to help them pick the interest when they pay close attention to how they
media. In an industry first, each winning entry will still be highlighted in the LAA Case right kind, size and quantities of packing material in order package their products.
Study Annual and now a 30-minute docu-style case study video will be produced for to achieve cost savings throughout the supply chain. This
each entry, offering greater insights into the projects through discussions with the entrants, What’s New? is one of the most critical factors for brand perception and Benefi ts of packaging optimisation
on-site footage as well as final commentary from our judging panel. image. Companies like Apple, Starbucks and Cadbury are
Recognise all considered premium brands for the care they put into • Cost savings
Excellence All of these videos will promoted to and shared with the industry. Our aim is that these product packaging. One of the most obvious and immediate benefi ts of
insights will both inform and inspire our industry and reflect in more detail what our local packaging optimisation is that you can get amplifi ed
organisations are capable of. Over the last few years, e-commerce has become a cost savings. These savings are possible because even a
staple for many businesses. This is especially true in the small reduction in package sizes can lead to tremendous

Entries close on the 13 April 2022! ENCOURAGE INNOVATION CREATE AWARENESS

Encourage Logis� cs Achiever Awards Objec� ves
Innova� on PHOTO BY JAKE NEBOV ON UNSPLASH
RECOGNISE EXCELLENCE

To create a greater awareness
To recognise professionalism
To encourage all companies and
and understanding of the value
and excellence in the eff ec� ve
organisa� ons in southern Africa
applica� on of strategic, tac� cal
of eff ec� ve logis� cs and supply
to review, evaluate and upgrade
their current logis� cs and supply
and opera� onal logis� cs and
chain management.
chain management prac� ces.
supply chain management
Logis� cs Achiever Awards Rewarding Excellence in Logis� cs and Supply Chain Management Warehouse Annual 2022 11
principles, concepts and
prac� ces in southern Africa.
If you have a story to share,
submit your entry today, visit
www.logisti csachieverawards.co.za
or contact Karl Murray on
karl@logisti csachieverawards.co.za for further informati on.