CASE STUDY
100E FLATBACK TAPE:
SAFER, SUSTAINABLE SEALING MADE SIMPLE
Customer Overview
A leading national retailer offering apparel
and footwear along with a wide range of home goods, is known for its expansive distribution network and high volume
operations. This retailer is focused on driving supply chain efficiency and ensuring a safe working environment while consistently delivering a seamless shopping experience to millions of customers across the country.
Certified recycled paper
Blue bin compatible on carton
Hand-tearable for ease of application
The Challenge
Due to inspection and resealing requirements, each incoming carton must be opened for visual verification to ensure the correct product is assigned to the appropriate order. Once inspected, the carton is resealed. Previously, this process relied on hand-applied clear packing tape, which led to several challenges, including frequent replacement of lost or damaged tape dispensers, potential safety risks from exposed blades, and muscle strain caused by repetitive use of the dispenser.
Proposed Solutions
To address inspection challenges and inefficiencies with hand-applied resealing, IPG’s sales team introduced the 100e FSC recycled paper carton sealing tape as a solution. Unlike traditional clear packing tape, the 100e paper CST eliminates the need for a hand dispenser entirely. Its hand-tearable design enables quick, simple application without additional tools or associated costs.
This change significantly improved workflow efficiency, allowing packers to seal cartons faster and with less effort. It also enhanced workplace safety by removing the need for dispensers with exposed blades and reducing muscle strain from repetitive handling. Additionally, the customer achieved cost savings by eliminating dispenser usage. Thanks to its simplicity, reliability, and performance, the 100e has become the preferred choice for this application.
Results
The implementation of the 100e solution drove meaningful improvements across the retailer’s high-volume, large-scale operation. The customer reduced processing time, enhanced workplace and operational safety, and realized notable cost savings.
Conclusion
By transitioning from clear packing tape with a hand dispenser to the FSC Recycled 100e paper carton sealing tape, the retailer successfully addressed key operational challenges. This switch completely eliminated the need for hand dispensers while introducing a more sustainable packaging solution. The case highlights how a straightforward change in materials and process can generate substantial efficiency, safety, and cost benefits for a large-scale operation.