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Mail Order Fulfillment |
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Packaging solutions that streamline your shipping operation, reduce costs, and improve productivity. |
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.aspx?width=180&height=154) Automated Packaging Systems offers custom packaging systems specifically engineered for your unique fulfillment and shipping application.
Whether your objective is to achieve optimum productivity rates or increase your capacity to better manage seasonal peaks, we have a solution for you. From integrating with your enterprise database to inline weighing and scanning, direct-to-bag label printing, print ahead paperwork, collating and inserting, automatic loading and sealing, and order verification and sorting – we can help. We start by understanding your entire fulfillment operation, then we design a system that improves your current processes – making them faster, more cost-effective, and more accurate.
Add to that a selection of USPS approved mailbags, including EarthAware™ biodegradable* material, plus a worldwide service support network, and the choice is clear. Automated Packaging Systems is your source for mail order fulfillment and shipping solutions.
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Mailbag Materials
System-matched mailbag films from Automated Packaging Systems are more durable and eco-friendly than ever before |
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Mailbags offer huge savings over padded mailers
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Void-fill and Protective Packing
AirPouch® void-fill and protective packing systems are designed to produce user-friendly, cost-effective materials on demand, as needed, for significant savings in shipping storage and labors costs.
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Take the Tour - Check out our Mail Order Fulfillment & Shipping Solutions |
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Custom Mail Order Systems / Featured Systems / Void-fill Protective Packaging / Materials / Success Stories / Brochure |
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Custom Mail Order Systems: |
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Autofulfillment™ SPrint™ System - automatically labels, verifies and seals for fast and accurate order fulfillment |
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The Autofulfillment SPrint System is a modular and fully customizable system integrates with existing Warehouse Management Systems to pull order paperwork and shipping labels once an LPN or SKU has been scanned.
The system is designed to easily package single or multiple items in the same bag, while accurately scanning and verifying the complete contents of each order.
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Streamlined Operation
The automated fulfillment process starts with the inline system delivering a pre-opened SidePouch® mailbag to
the operator workstation. This machine holds the bag open in a box-like position for easy loading. At the same
time, the shipping label is automatically printed, applied and verified.
Enhanced Productivity
The ergonomic design and small footprint of the Autofulfillment SPrint easily integrates into existing
packing and shipping areas. Each field-proven, modular component is designed into the system for
easy serviceability.
SidePouch® System-matched Mailbags
An integral component of the system is the preformed mailbags, engineered and manufactured by Automated Packaging Systems. SidePouch mailbags are available in widths up to 24 inches wide, making them ideal for packing and shipping multiples or large, bulky items.
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3-point scanning verification ensures order accuracy at the product, the invoice, and the shipping label
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Script Pack™ SPrint™ System - provides high-speed, reliably accurate bag packaging for automated |
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Operating at speeds up to 720 orders per hour, the Script Pack SPrint first scans products as they are conveyed to the packaging area, sequentially inducting the orders. Then, the system automatically prints and applies the shipping label, prints and loads the Literature Pack insert, verifies and loads the product, then seals the bag and closes the order.
High Speed Automation
A label printer/applicator is positioned directly in front of the bags as they are indexed into loading position. Each label is automatically printed and applied in the sequence of the orders that are being conveyed to the packaging station.
Thorough and Precise
The Script Pack SPrint features a multi-layer verification system that ensures the accuracy of the order being shipped. The shipping label is verified at the point an order is to the medications being loaded. A final scan of the shipping label closes out the order.
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Literature Pack inserts are scanned both as they are printed and prior to loading into the bag. Medications are verified as they are conveyed to the packaging station, and again before they are loaded into the bag. Labels, paperwork and medications all feature a fail-safe reject or reset mode that ensures only complete and accurate orders leave the packaging area.
Quality and Dependability
A command center monitors and records each step of the packing process, and provides comprehensive productivity reports. This system is supported by technical phone support to keep it running at peak performance, features remote diagnostics capabilities, and is backed by the industry’s largest field service organization.
SidePouch® System-matched Mailbags
An integral component of the system is the preformed mailbags, engineered and manufactured by Automated Packaging Systems. SidePouch mailbags are available in a variety of sizes, both in plain or custom printed styles for brand awareness. SidePouch bags are opaque for security, and durable to withstand shipping and handling. |
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Multi-layer verification ensures order accuracy
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Autobag® AB 255™ Horizontal Mail Order Fulfillment System with Quanta Software |
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This unique system automatically scans the product to be shipped as it is weighed, then correlates that LPN or SKU number with the customer data to print a packing slip and return label right at the workstation. The shipping bag is directly printed with the required shipping label, and once the product is loaded and cycled, the system automatically seals the bag and conveys it away while another barcode scanner closes out the order.
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Integrates all workstations into a single, compact cost-efficient system
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Processes up to 10 orders per minute
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Featured Systems: |
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Autobag® AB 255™ OneStep Bagger: |
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Wide bag packaging for mail order fulfillment and short-run applications |
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Autobag® PS 125™ OneStep Bagger: |
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Hand load packaging system with next-bag-out printing technology for short-run order and fulfillment applications. |
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ScriptPack™ System: |
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Semiautomatic pharmacy packaging system. Plug-n-play design minimizes time for consumable and component change out. |
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Protective Packing Solutions: |
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AirPouch® Void-Fill System |
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AirPouch EZ-Tear™ air pillows offer many advantages over peanut, foam or paper packing materials. This pre-formed pillow material comes fan-folded in boxes that contain up to 4,000 feet of unfilled pillows, reducing the cost of shipping and storage. Pillows are cleaner and easier to handle than other packing materials, and offer better visibility of the product inside the box. Plus, only AirPouch pillows feature our exclusive EZ-Tear™ perforations, allowing packers to easily tear off just the right amount of material they need.
The EZ-Tear air pillows are filled and sealed on demand using a compact, all-electric system that can be placed directly at the packing station, or integrated with a variety of accessories used to supply multiple packing stations simultaneously. AirPouch is the first to offer a knifeless design, eliminating the primary wear item found in all other systems in its class. |
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The New AirPouch® FastWrap™ Protective Wrapping |
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.aspx?width=150&height=230) The next generation AirPouch® FastWrap™ is the industry’s most flexible,
reliable and user-friendly on-demand protective packaging system. The FastWrap system produces filled bubbles and tubes used for wrapping, interleaving and block-and-brace applications. FastWrap secures and cushions your products while in transit, reducing returns and increasing customer satisfaction.
Compact and convenient, the all-electric design and small footprint of the AirPouch FastWrap is ideal as a stand-alone system or combined with a variety of equipment accessories for any size pack station. The system operates at 65 linear feet per minute, and features operator-friendly controls and easy
material changeover.
The FastWrap system features state-of-the-art technology that ensures reliability and quality. A patent-pending dual belt drive and seal flattening system guarantee a wrinkle-free seal and better air retention. An intelligent design works in conjunction with user-defined settings, consistently managing heat, air and speed; producing high quality seals from start to stop. Wear items are positioned for easy access and an indicator light notifies the user of required maintenance. On-board system diagnostics and productivity data simplify serviceability. Plus, the AirPouch FastWrap on-demand protective packaging system features a knifeless design – eliminating the primary wear item found on other machines in its class..aspx?width=130&height=85)
AirPouch FastWrap cushioning bubbles feature our patent-pending, channel-filled honeycomb design, which allows multi-direction wrapping and improved product protection. FastWrap block-and-brace tubes feature our patented EZ-Tear™ Perforations between each tube, making them easier to separate and reducing material waste. Both products are available in a variety of system-matched film types, including EarthAware™ Biodegradable and Recycled Films. The convenient, boxed material is easy to handle, and dramatically reduces the storage requirements found with paper, foam and pre-filled bundle bubble materials.
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System-Matched Mail Order and Protective Packaging Materials |
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USPS Approved Mailbag Materials |
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Using genuine, guaranteed-to-run Autobag and SidePouch mailbags will ensure your system reaches maximum productivity and uptime. Automated Packaging Systems offers USPS approved mailbag materials that are durable, secure, have excellent print label adhesion, and lower postage costs. Autobag and SidePouch mailbags are available in a wide range of sizes and feature our exclusive ProGap™ technology with a wider, more circular bag opening for fast and accurate loading. All of our mailbags feature heavy-duty side seals to protect against loss of goods during transit. Other design elements, such as easy-open perforations, custom printing and branding in up to 10-colors, and two-way tape for merchandise returns means you can design a shipping package that suits your operation while making a great customer impression. |
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Autobag and SidePouch mailbags provide significant cost savings over self-mailers, padded mailers, and traditional box packaging, plus they offer reduced storage and handling costs. |
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 EarthAware™ Materials
Automated Packaging Systems is a pioneer in developing environmentally-friendly bag materials. We manufacture our own bags to rigid quality standards, and we continue to add to our growing line of biodegradable and recycled Autobag, SidePouch and AirPouch materials.
Our EarthAware materials include a 3-layer coextruded film engineered specifically for the mail order fulfillment market and approved by the USPS. EarthAware Biodegradable mailbags are completely recyclable and retain their strength and performance properties while in storage or transit.
EarthAware films are also available for void-fill and protective packing applications, where durable air pillows and cellular wrapping provide protection and reduce packing and shipping costs.
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Success Stories: |
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See how these customers saved money and realized a rapid Return on Investment by choosing Automated Packaging Systems |
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Case Study 1 |
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Annual Savings: $212,500 |
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Payback Period: 6 months |
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Product Shipped: Nutraceuticals |
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Previous Method: Hand loading into padded envelopes |
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Previous Labor: Up to 10 employees |
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New Method: Autobag® PaceSetter PS 125 OneStep™ |
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New Labor: 1 employee |
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Postage Savings: $0.17 per package |
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 The Autobag PaceSetter PS 125 OneStep is a compact, tabletop bagger ideal for mid-volume fulfillment operations. In this application, the built-in imprinter is used to interface with a database for printing order information, address, and barcodes directly onto the mailbag. This semi-automatic system replaces the need for separate printing and hand-affixing labels and produces up to 15 packages per minute.
The costs for materials and postage are
reduced. The company saves an average
of $0.17 postage per package because
the mailbags weigh less than padded
envelopes. At 5000 packages per day,
this equates to $850 per day in postage
savings alone.
PaceSetter PS 125 OneStep™ Tabletop Bagger
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Case Study 2 |
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Annual Savings: $48,323 |
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Payback Period: 9.4 months |
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Product Shipped: Women’s Sports Apparel |
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Previous Method: Hand loading into flat bags |
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Previous Labor: 3 employees |
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Previous Cost/1000: $254 |
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New Method: Autobag® AB 180 OneStep™ |
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New Labor: 1 employee |
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New Cost/1000: $147 |
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 The Autobag AB 180 OneStep is a high-productivity bag packaging system for dynamic mail order operations. In this demanding application, the bagger is fully integrated with shipping and customer databases for 1:1 personalized order fulfillment. A wide range of sports apparel is hand inserted into bags, so fast changeover of b ag sizes is important. Graphics, text and bar code information is printed directly onto the bag just before it is opened, filled and sealed. This system prints and packs up to 8 bags per minute and has reduced labor costs by 42%.
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Case Study 3 |
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Annual Savings: $85,161 |
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Payback Period: 11 months |
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Product Shipped: Collectibles |
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Previous Method: Hand loading into flat bags |
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Previous Labor: 5 employees |
New Method: Two Autobag® AB 255
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New Labor: 2 employee |
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New Cost/1000: $128 |
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 For maximum productivity in wide bag and horizontal packaging applications, the Autobag® AB 255 OneStep™ provides versatile packaging capabilities for mail order fulfillment of larger items. In his application, two systems were installed to maximize productivity for his rapidly growing business. USPS approved mailbag sizes range up to 6” wide x 27” long. This mailbag system prints and packs up to 10
bags per minute and has reduced the number of employees from five to two, more than doubling productivity.
Autobag® AB 255 OneStep™ Bagger
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Shipping Solutions Brochure: |
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Download our shipping brochure for more information on mail order fulfillment and shipping solutions from Automated Packaging Systems |
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Features, Options and Technical Specifications subject to change.
*Biodegrades in one to five years. California currently prohibits labeling any plastic product as biodegradable. |
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