Compare, check and cost in seconds
Accurate price and strength data for any case
Corrugated is a versatile packaging material with many options. Pricing requests easily multiply and traditional calculation methods often rely on key staff. This creates problems for many manufacturers such as response times, accuracy and the high cost of delivering each quote.
PACKAGING.ai is a modern solution using Artificial Intelligence. For integrated, sheet plant and merchant operations, accurate costs can be calculated fast whatever the specification. With case strength calculated too, it’s easy to highlight differences and answer questions like “Is this packaging strong enough?”
How it works
We load manufacturing data: materials, machines and methods.
We work out the best production path. Using production blank size, we can work out the cost. We calculate case crush strength, too.
What’s different
Unlike industry software, we don’t rely on routing rules. There is no need to look for and correct exceptions.
AI does calculations fast. We can compare thousands of factory routes and materials for the best option every time.
Why it’s better
Machines are better at routine tasks than people. They are faster, more consistent, make no errors, and are never sick.
Whichever team does the pricing, quotes take seconds. Even for multiple quantities, board grades or print options.
Costs in under 30 seconds
Simply enter dimensions and quantity. Then select style, materials, and print. Leave any option blank to find the lowest-cost. Click “Price” for an immediate response.
The pricing engine returns accurate, error free and consistent cost calculations. Want pricing rules for customer groups, transaction or opportunity size? No problem. Everything is secure and recorded for reference.
Unleash the power of comparison
Show alternatives side by side.
With just one click, any inquiry can be adapted to your customer’s preferences. Instantly see available choices. Compare and contrast to find the perfect fit!
With PACKAGING.ai easily compare:
- Stronger vs cheaper materials
- Different styles
- Quantities for volume savings
- Added features like hand holds
- Printing and finishing
However you work, we can help
Streamline estimating
Save time and resources in your commercial, estimating and design functions.
Many pricing requests are for routine products. Often required in several options. PACKAGING.ai needs less data inputs than industry systems so requests can be handled faster. Plus the AI engine takes care of production checks and routing so less experienced staff can handle most requests.
With a reduction in human intervention, pricing is consistent, accurate and error free every time.
Sales enablement
With direct access to strength and cost data, the sales team can be self sufficient for most requests. Streamlining the workflow boosts efficiency and cuts response time.
Instant access to costing means telesales prospects can be sales qualified in a single call. Account managers can work collaboratively with customers to review options delivering superior service levels.
Merchant partners and agents
Utilise our ‘private tenant’ structure and allow merchants to input requests direct. PACKAGING.ai checks the requests for production and delivers automated pricing responses. Receive alerts of requests or daily reports, whichever you prefer.
Your data is kept secure and confidential. Prices are specific to individual reseller partners and are returned immediately on request. This ensures a timely response to maximise the chances of an order, whilst keeping costs low.
Buyer enablement
With a simple user interface that customers can understand, and a fully automated process to check and price products, selling bespoke cases online can be a reality.
With easy comparison of costs, and calculation of case strength data, buyers are enabled to make informed decisions and place orders without the need to speak to a person.
Doubling sales of custom cases
In addition to offering the most extensive range of stocked packaging, warehouse and office supplies in Europe, RAJA also provides a comprehensive range of bespoke and custom packaging, specifically targeting eCommerce companies that want to deliver a branded product to their customers.
We recognised that increasing our speed to quote custom products with high product expertise could create a better customer experience and improve our conversion rate. Therefore we approached PACKAGING.ai to support us with this objective.
After using PACKAGING.ai, we saw immediate positive results in our process and our bottom line. Now, we can respond to enquiries immediately and help our customers decide what to order on the spot without them checking competitor sites.
PACKAGING.ai has been helping us engage our prospects and capture leads for six years. Our sales of bespoke items keep growing, and we expect to double them this year. We are currently working on integrating PACKAGING.ai technology into our operations in Europe.
Tom Rodda, Managing Director, RAJA UK
Doubling sales of custom cases
In addition to offering the most extensive range of stocked packaging, warehouse and office supplies in Europe, RAJA also provides a comprehensive range of bespoke and custom packaging, specifically targeting eCommerce companies that want to deliver a branded product to their customers.
We recognised that increasing our speed to quote custom products with high product expertise could create a better customer experience and improve our conversion rate. Therefore we approached PACKAGING.ai to support us with this objective.
After using PACKAGING.ai, we saw immediate positive results in our process and our bottom line. Now, we can respond to enquiries immediately and help our customers decide what to order on the spot without them checking competitor sites.
PACKAGING.ai has been helping us engage our prospects and capture leads for six years. Our sales of bespoke items keep growing, and we expect to double them this year. We are currently working on integrating PACKAGING.ai technology into our operations in Europe.
Tom Rodda, Managing Director, RAJA UK
Frequently Asked Questions
No. MRP systems are great at what they do – planning manufacturing resources. They can be complex to use and need lots of information completed to track production. Before placing the order, customers need to look at options. This doesn’t need the same detail. It does need to be easy and quick.
PACKAGING.ai complements your MRP by handling the sales qualification steps. As a pre-sales tool, it is designed for sales people – straight forward to use whilst providing accurate results. It helps explore options, so salespeople can find the most compelling solution for the customer.
PACKAGING.ai is pre-loaded with data. We will collect from you board pricing, machinery details, chosen styles, and your pricing method during our structured go-live process. PACKAGING.ai will then be ready to go. Users typically self-train.
We will provide you with a template to upload revised board prices after the initial implementation so that you can keep things up to date.
Yes! The trend of buyers looking to engage digitally continues, with 67% actively preferring to engage online and 40% insisting on it. The trend will likely continue as baby boomers retire and millennials form a more significant part of the workforce.
Nothing is taken away by adding PACKAGING.ai to your website, and it is simple enough for many customers to self-serve. Customers can continue to get in touch through other channels if they wish. Their experience will be improved by the increased responsiveness of your sales team backed by PACKAGING.ai.
