The 3 most used regulations in industrial packaging companies

The competition, when we talk about industrial packaging is increasing. For this reason, a formula must always be found to differentiate itself from the rest and to be able to provide customers with the most appropriate and highest quality service possible.



One of the most important aspects always resides in delivering the merchandise to the destination in the shortest possible time and ensuring optimal transport and that it does not damage the cargo. This ranges from the manufacturer of the packaging, to the carrier that later makes the delivery.

Here, intermediate services are also taken into account, such as freight forwarder, consignee, shipowner or packaging companies; The degree of satisfaction of the end customer depends on all of them. For this end-to-end strategy to make sense and be effective, everyone must perform their task as efficiently and effectively as possible.

There are three key points that must be constantly monitored:

In the first place, the maintenance of the optimal state of the merchandise , and by this we mean both lashing and the choice of a good industrial packaging that provides the necessary support for the merchandise to be transported.

Control and security during transport is a simple point, although many companies do not strictly comply. Each packaging company must keep a rigorous control of the merchandise and especially protect itself against theft and loss.

Finally, the conditioning of the space necessary for certain goods is essential. And with this we are taking into account the temperature, light, humidity and other protection systems.

3 MOST COMMON REGULATIONS IN THE INDUSTRIAL SECTOR

"Continuous improvement in terms of quality in terms of service provision, the prevention of occupational hazards and the detection of aspects that could be improved in the activity of the company."
Juan José Salvador, Director of Quality of the Embalex group.

In addition to the regulatory standards at the national level, packaging companies take into account international standards to try to regulate quality management systems.

• ISO 9001: 2015. It certifies the regulation of processes and promotes risk control and detection of opportunities for continuous improvement. A study carried out in 2017 on more than 60 multinational companies around the world, affirmed that companies that have quality control in their corporate structure, They are capable of reducing 350 million dollars in annual costs, in Spain it represents a saving of around 5%.

This decrease in expenses is the effect of the reduction of errors, specifically 46% less, also a decrease in the detection of errors by customers of up to 75% less.

• ISO 14001: 2015. It certifies a correct application of the processes from an environmental point of view.

In Spain there are more than 20,000 companies that have implemented this certificate. These industrial packaging companies must avoid high levels of contamination, always encouraging the use of resources, as well as the protection of ecosystems and biodiversity.

ISO 45001 . Certifies the Management of Safety and Health at Work.

It was developed to mitigate any element that could cause irreparable damage to employees or the business. This can control factors that can potentially cause illness, injury, and in extreme cases even death.