Kuehne + Nagel has launched a new contract packaging solution for consumer, e-commerce and pharmaceutical markets.
KN Packaging is a new one-stop-shop contract packaging solution, which will help to meet the complex service requirements of the customers.
The new value-added service is being deployed in Kuehne + Nagel facilities across the globe with focusing on three areas, including the use of modern software, deployment of the latest collaborative robots and cooperation with local packaging providers
Contract packaging software developer Nulogy has provided cloud-based solution to Kuehne + Nagel, helping it to offer enhanced customer service by adding instant connectivity and full transparency.
The software offers customers with a targeted and traceable solution for their contract packaging needs.
Kuehne + Nagel has entered into a strategic partnership with Universal Robots to execute process automisation and increase productivity.
Developed to support warehouse workers in different packaging tasks, the integration of cobots will enable to reduce turnaround times.
Global customers will be provided with local material sourcing, design and engineering services complying with local requirements and market preferences.
Kuehne + Nagel International management board member and contract logistics leader Gianfranco Sgro said: ”At Kuehne + Nagel we aim at innovating systems and processes to seamlessly serve our customers and to make processes much faster, better and leaner, regardless of industries or geographies.
“With this strategic enhancement of our contract packaging services, we expect to see significant growth across a number of key markets and anticipate deploying hundreds of cobots in our operations in the next few years.”
