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Atlantic
Packaging Products packaging business , providing products like stretch wrap . We ship those ancillary products on the same trailer and it ’ s all part of our VMI offering . If our customers ask for an additional product or service , then it becomes part of our standard offering and is available to everybody .”
Sustainable solutions
Alongside customer service , environmental stewardship is another of Atlantic ’ s strategic pillars . “ Our products are obviously made from recycled materials and are recyclable , but as well as that , we continually assess our operations from an ESG standpoint . Over the years , as technology has become available , we have implemented systems such as recycling our wastewater streams and developing energy cogeneration , so that any wasted heat and steam can be fed back into the energy production loop . Likewise , pretty much all roof areas have solar panels installed ,” Robert elaborates .
As well as technology to drive sustainability , Robert explains how Atlantic integrates innovation into its operational processes . “ We do incorporate automation into our processes , but it doesn ’ t always work perfectly , so we automate in ways that are efficient for our systems . As such , some of our press loading processes are automated . From order entry scheduling to production and inventory control , all those processes are electronic , and we use industry customized software . For example , we identified inefficiencies in our shipping and delivery process , which was predominantly manual but is now automated by means of a driver or trailer fleet management logistics software . This technology enhances planning , maximizes loads , improves telematics , and streamlines deliveries . In the year since we implemented the software , we ’ ve seen our load densities increase by five percent already , with the aim of reaching ten percent in the immediate future . We ’ ve also experienced
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