This presentation examines the key challenges and opportunities in integrating containers into automated material flow systems. It covers the business case for container design, the interface between containers and automated handling systems, design constraints, and valuable lessons learned from an OEM's perspective.

The Panel is moderated by Bridget Grewal, Director of Packaging & Continuous Improvement at Magna. The Themes for this panel discussion include: Sustainability and Environmental Considerations, Regulatory Compliance, Technology Integration & Collaboration and Partnerships.

High-mix, low volume parts in the automotive industry presents a unique set of challenges. In the dynamic environment of mobile hydraulics, we are faced with finding a solution to package 3,500+ part numbers with fluid demand. We will dive into the difficulties of planning for this scenario, the importance of modularity to pack this many part numbers, and how we worked to overcome these hurdles to increase work efficiency and reduce packaging costs.

Revolutionising the Road: Navigating Future Frontiers in Automotive Packaging Innovation

Discover how Veritiv utilized its industry experience, research and testing validation capabilities to develop a new fascia protective packaging now used by multiple OEM’s. Learn how we tackled the challenge of identifying new, previously unexplored materials for the automotive sector.

How are my racks and containers leaving the supply chain? How do I get them back? If you have ever asked these questions, we encourage you to sign up for the Guardian Breakout Workshop. OEM and Tier 1 Suppliers that pre-register and attend the Guardian Breakout will receive a free pack of 10 GPS/WiFi/Cell trackers with service and platform access included for one year.

You’ve chosen your packaging, dunnage, and understand cube rates on your transport. Now your packaging is going to generate data… a LOT of data. How will your company understand, analyze and take action based on that data, and how can the data collection make your life easier? Surgere will discuss the many ways in which your packaging, warehouse, and supply chain operations can generate data - and how to make sense of it all. Recent evolutions in IoT technology and the prominence of tools like Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence (ML and AI) can provide more transparency than ever before. Learn about how to identify the right data to pay attention to, how to train your systems to understand trends, and when to allow the AI to make decisions for you.

Discover how Armor Protective Packaging® revolutionized BMW's rust prevention with ARMOR DEFENDER™ VCI bags, saving pounds of plastic from use or landfill. ARMOR replaced BMW’s 4 mil VCI poly bag with DEFENDER, a 3-layer rust prevention film designed to position VCI on the inner layer for optimal protection of metal parts, while utilizing the middle and outer layers for enhanced barrier protection, durability, and puncture resistance. This innovative construction allows the film to be downgauged by 25-30% without compromising effectiveness, resulting in significant cost and resource savings for BMW.

Unlock the future of automotive packaging with cutting-edge GPS and BLE technology, delivering multi-million dollar ROI through real-time asset visibility. In this session, we’ll showcase a case study from Stellantis, demonstrating how advanced tracking solutions, paired with AI-driven insights and big data analytics, empowered them to optimize their supply chain. From compact BLE tags to powerful GPS trackers, the future of supply chain tracking is small, smart, and ready to revolutionize automotive packaging by driving unprecedented efficiency and accountability.

Vantage Plastics' VanTech® material offers superior durability, reduced weight, cost-effectiveness, and enhanced recyclability compared to TPU. Cost savings and improved part protection achieved at leading OEMs will be highlighted in this presentation. Applications include anti-chafing and anti-skid uses in automotive packaging and transportation, demonstrating the successful innovation partnership between OEMs and Vantage Plastics.

The automotive industry has a great opportunity to recover plastic packaging materials that aren’t traditionally recovered. Individual companies do not have the volume to justify the logistics of collection but as an industry, the collected volume of materials can justify the program, reducing the impact of materials going into the landfill. How the program was initiated will be shared.

Bosch is inviting you to participate in this interactive workshop with the goal to brainstorm new and innovative ideas to improve an on hand packaging problem. Limited space available, please indicate your interest upon registration.

This is a fantastic opportunity to connect with Packaging Solutions Professionals and expand your network in the Production Packaging field. How it works: This Event lasts for 30 minutes. Participating OEMs and Tier 1 Part Suppliers will be sitting next to each other on a long table. Participating Solution Providers will be rotating at the other end of the table. In front of you are icebreaker questions and a notepad. A buzzer will go off and the fun of the Speed Networking begins. After 3 minutes, the buzzer goes off and you will meet the next participant.

This is a fantastic opportunity to connect with Packaging Solutions Professionals and expand your network in the Aftersales / Expendable Packaging field. How it works: This Event lasts for 30 minutes. Participating OEMs and Tier 1 Part Suppliers will be sitting next to each other on a long table. Participating Solution Providers will be rotating at the other end of the table. In front of you are icebreaker questions and a notepad. A buzzer will go off and the fun of the Speed Networking begins. After 3 minutes, the buzzer goes off and you will meet the next participant.

"Optimizing Automotive Supply Chains: Economic and Sustainable Reusable Packaging Systems" will show OEM’s and Tier’s strategies on ways to enhance efficiency in automotive supply chains by implementing cost-effective and environmentally friendly reusable packaging solutions for both battery packaging and traditional automotive components. With emphasise on reducing waste, improving logistics, and achieving sustainability goals, ultimately leading to a more resilient, cost effective and streamlined supply chain.