Introduction

All about packaging!

This week was all about packaging. First, on Monday, our supplier Mailstreet visited us for a tour. The goal of this visit was to show them how our process works and to explain why it is important for everything to be delivered on time and in the correct sequence. They were impressed by our production process and it was nice to have them around!

On Tuesday, Arthur and Ilaria from the Global packaging team came to Bleiswijk. They had not been here before, so it was a great opportunity to show them how things work on our end. Additionally, a potential new tape supplier also visited for some tests. Many thanks to Rafal and Kamilla, among others, for their support during the testing!

On Wednesday, a visit to Jong Verpakkingen was scheduled, one of our meal box suppliers. After a presentation about the company, we received an extensive tour of their production facility.

Pre-op-check transport equipment

Box week 4 will see the start of the pre-op check for some transportation equipment.

What does this mean?

It is a visual check that should be done with every new registration on the transport equipment.

There are 5 questions, which must be answered yes or no.

When nothing is noteworthy, the EPT, hef, or reach truck will activate. If it is visible, the system will ask to take a picture of the damage. After taking the photo, EPT, lift, or reach truck will be activated.

Should the damage be of this nature, the truck will lock, it can only be unlocked by authorized personnel (MotracLinde or TD).

In this way, we can keep even better track of who has been driving a vehicle. This also allows us to keep track of when the damage occurred.

Update: Dock Safety

To improve the safety of our colleagues while (un)loading trucks various control measures have been implemented:

📄 Improved (un)loading procedure for drivers

💚 Increasing safety awareness through  Larry the Lime campaign.

🚦 Improved visibility with new lights at dock doors.

👨‍🎓 Internal training for employees.

🛠️ Improved tools for Expedition.

Check out the newest Larry the Lime video here!

Installation of Safety swing gates

On the walking path between Inbound and Production (at the crossing points)  the remaining sets of Safety swing gates will be installed on Wednesday 22 and Thursday 23 January. These gates serve as physical barrier, requiring pedestrians to pull the gate towards them. This creates a deliberate stopping moment before crossing, leading to a safer situation.

Please be aware that these gates are only placed at the official EPT routes: recognizable by the yellow lines. To make sure there will not be unsafe situations at the crossing points at the remaining doors (X on the floorplan), we ask you to keep the remaining doors closed and blocked with the yellow/black chain at all time.