ANALYSIS OF THE PACKAGING OPTIMISATION PROCESS USING A SELECTED PRODUCT AS AN EXAMPLE
Authors:   Silesian University of Technology, Faculty of Organization and Management, Department of Logistics, Grabowska Jadwiga 
Published: February 2025

Purpose: Packaging plays a key role in modern industry, serving not only a protective function,
but also marketing, information and environmental functions. This literature study on
packaging aims to understand packaging technologies, innovations being introduced and the
application of lean principles to optimise packaging processes. The introduction to this study
includes an overview of the basic functions of packaging, its impact on the product life cycle
and the growing importance of sustainability in the context of ecology. As global markets
become increasingly competitive, companies are looking to minimise costs and waste by
implementing lean methodologies. A key aspect of the study is to identify the most effective
tools used in lean packaging that contribute to supply chain optimisation, cost reduction and
increased product quality. An analysis of the literature will provide an understanding of how
innovative packaging approaches can enhance the competitiveness of companies in the global
marketplace. The article discusses the various types of packaging used in the company.
It focuses on the implementation of lean packaging principles to minimise waste and increase
the efficiency of packaging processes. One of the key elements of the article is the presentation
of a new type of packaging that has been designed to increase the number of packages that fit
on a single pallet. This makes it possible to reduce the amount of ‘air carried,’ which translates
into optimised transport and storage costs. The new packaging is characterised by its ergonomic
shape and the possibility of greater compression, allowing more efficient use of pallet space.
The implementation of this innovative solution contributes to a significant improvement in
logistical efficiency within the company.
Design/methodology/approach: This article briefly reviews the literature in the area of lean
management and lean packaging and packaging concepts. A simulation method - mathematical
calculations - has been used. Observations were also made of packaging methods and an
analysis of the packaging procedures and guidelines in place at the company under study.
Findings: The aim of this paper was to analyse the packaging of clips in the company under
study using lean packaging tools and a simple simulation of the proposed solution options.
Practical implications: Companies should constantly analyse the packaging solutions they and
their competitors use and aim to exclude those that are harmful to the environment and not cost
effective for the company itself. Other packaging-related problems, besides under-utilisation of
loading space, include: inadequate securing of goods, poor labelling of packaging (incomplete
information about the contents of the package on the label), half-empty trucks due to the
inability to stack pallet units, negative environmental impact, etc. Most of these problems lead
to financial losses for the company, which is why it is important to act preventively and design
product packaging wisely with the help of specialists, as this will lead to tangible benefits. Originality/value: Since the selection of appropriate packaging, the arrangement of goods in
individual and collective packaging and their adequate protection are aimed at maximising the
number of packages on the pallet, reducing transport and storage costs and the risk of damage
to the goods, the topic addressed is relevant to the activities of the company under review.