EGG PRODUCER DOUBLES THROUGHPUT WITH ONE LABEL SWITCH

BGR’s Smart Labeling Solution Eliminates Bottlenecks & Supply Chain Delays.

A major egg producer supplying big retail stores and wholesalers was using printed shrink wrap around their egg crates. After working with BGR's Printing Solutions they were able to eliminate delays, double throughput and cut lead time in half.

THE CHALLENGE

Inefficient Packout & Supply Chain Issues

Speed is everything in high-volume packaging. The egg producer believed combining packaging and labeling with printed shrink wrap would streamline operations—but it did the opposite. Instead of improving efficiency, it became a bottleneck, disrupting both production and supply chain reliability. 

• A sluggish packing line: The printed shrink was difficult to apply, frequently tearing and failing to conform to the edges of the carton. This frequently resulted in time-consuming reworks.  

• Packaging stockouts: The printed shrink had a long lead time, resulting in costly stockouts. Without critical packaging supplies, their entire production process would slow to a halt.  

THE SOLUTION

A Streamlined Packout

Our printing solutions team conducted a packout assessment and recommended a switch to clear shrink wrap + a printed label on top. The new solution provided a couple of key benefits over the printed shrink wrap:  

• No more reworks: Clear shrink wrap is easy to apply at the pack station and more reliable, with less breakage.   

• Lead time cut in half: Printed labels and clear shrink wrap can be sourced in half the time. 

The Results

This small change in packaging led to major performance wins for the client:  

• 2X Pack Station Throughput: Faster application of shrink wrap led to double the overall efficiency.  

• No More supply chain delays: The shorter lead time of printed labels eliminated stockouts.  

• Zero Additional Cost: They achieved significant performance improvements without increasing packaging expenses.  

EXPERT TAKEAWAYS

• Do a quick test run for new packaging and labeling ideas to ensure they work with your entire process—from sourcing to shipping. Eliminate materials that cause bottlenecks. 

• Check for Supply Chain Risks: Long lead times can disrupt operations. Switching to faster, more reliable materials prevents stockouts. 

• Look for cost-effective improvements: Process changes don’t always mean higher costs. The best approach can boost efficiency without increasing costs. 

• Consolidate packaging & labeling for simplicity: Managing multiple suppliers adds complexity. An all-in-one packaging & label solution like BGR streamlines procurement and improves reliability.

Switching to printed labels eliminated supply chain delays and reworks—saving time & money.

STREAMLINE YOUR PACKAGING & LABELS!

The best of both, BGR consolidates packaging and labels—reach out to our team of In-house label experts for better pricing and seamless packaging & labeling solutions. Let’s optimize your packaging & labels today!