SABMiller

Approach

Technical, social and political change will all critically impact the design of future pack lines. For example, consumer demand for variety is likely to favour more flexible lines and new regulations may require more sustainable packaging materials. We found that for many markets, a relentless drive towards faster or more automated lines is not appropriate. Instead, simpler and cheaper lines that can be more reliably operated by the local workforce are more suitable. We also explored how the pack hall might operate as a set of networked machines, rather than as standalone lines.