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Custom eCommerce Boxes

System Group's FreeBox Machine Makes On-Demand Boxes for Online Shipping

— June 2, 2016 — Business
'FreeBox' is an automated packaging machine from System Group that provides a solution for shipping in the digital age. The machine creates boxes on-demand with personalized logos, information, graphics or codes and is even capable of making boxes of different sizes in the same manufacturing cycle. With this system, more efficient sets of eCommerce boxes can be tailor-made to suit specific businesses or products of sizes that don't quite fit into conventional box sizes.

The rise of online shopping has created a new demand for shipping-friendly boxes with designs that are able to meet the specific needs of eCommerce handlers and consumers. Rather than adopting a one-size-fits-all approach, System Group succeeds by employing an efficient automated process to deliver mass customization.
Trend Themes
1. Customized Packaging - Automated packaging machines like FreeBox enable businesses to create personalized boxes on-demand, meeting the specific needs of eCommerce handlers and consumers.
2. Mass Customization - The rise of online shopping has created a demand for tailored packaging solutions that can be easily and efficiently produced, offering businesses an opportunity to provide personalized experiences.
3. Digital Manufacturing - The use of automated machines like FreeBox showcases the potential for digital manufacturing in the eCommerce packaging industry, revolutionizing the traditional production and customization processes.
Industry Implications
1. Ecommerce Packaging - Automated machines like FreeBox are disrupting the eCommerce packaging industry by enabling businesses to create customized boxes on-demand, improving efficiency and meeting specific requirements.
2. Online Retail - The demand for personalized packaging solutions in online retail is driving the adoption of automated packaging machines that can offer mass customization, enhancing the overall shopping experience.
3. Digital Manufacturing - The integration of automated packaging machines like FreeBox in the digital manufacturing realm is reshaping the traditional packaging industry, allowing for efficient mass customization and tailored solutions.
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