Improving Packaging Logistics System: A Study Case of Camembert Cheese

Mushonnifun Faiz Sugihartanto,Cynthia Ferrier,Nalaputi Basoeki,Elif Tiryakioglu,Syarifa Hanoum

doi:10.12962/j24433527.v14i1.8945

Abstract

cheese using the packaging evaluation method and to propose suggestions to improve the efficiency of packaging logistics that would impact the efficiency of the entire supply chain. We engage all supply chain actors for evaluating the packaging features. The first packaging is not convenient as its weight and cost are quite high for cheese, the secondary packaging is deemed less efficient, whilst the tertiary packaging is not optimal in terms of traceability. Speaking of cost, environmental impacts, especially impact on other features in the supply chain, we propose solutions to replace the circular wooden box of the cheese with a cardboard box with a round shape. Then, only the cardboard trays will be used as secondary packaging all along the supply chain. These combined solutions reduce the handling work, the packaging material cost and provide more convenience for all actors.

Highlights

In recent decades, the development of the global economy has been increasing fast, broadening the supply chain's scope from locally to more globally
Each packaging level was evaluated with all the relevant features using the scorecard method
It was observed that sometimes scores in one feature could depend on the interaction between each level of packaging; for example, the volume efficiency of the secondary packaging was highly affected by the round shape of the primary packaging

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Introduction

The development of the global economy has been increasing fast, broadening the supply chain's scope from locally to more globally. Products will rely on reliable packaging to keep products safe. The packaging processes consume a vast number of resources, and it yields an impact on the environment as one of the major sources of waste is packaging (Kuo et al, 2019). The importance of packaging can bring a significant impact on the logistics performance of supply chains (Pålsson, 2018). This research aims to evaluate and improve an existing packaging system of a particular product using the case study method. A case study of camembert cheese is chosen to analyse the product packaging system and supply chain systematically. By improving the packaging logistics performance, cost-efficiency can be achieved, and environmental waste can be reduced

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