For the past 10 years, job openings in consumer packaged goods (CPG) industries have outpaced the number of applicants, and the gap has increased every year. In 2017, according to McKinsey & Company, the ratio of open positions to applicants was 8:1. Lack of applicants means more overtime for existing workers, which can increase job turnover. The food and beverage industry recently reported that more than 41% of line workers change positions each year. The answer to CPG’s labor issue is the smart deployment of automated technology solutions.

CPG companies have traditionally used machine vision, robots, and other automated precision material handling solutions to improve quality rather than solve labor gaps. But “we believe that attitude needs to change,” writes McKinsey Global Institute. “A smarter, more flexible and more holistic approach to automation could be a powerful way to address talent challenges.”

Edgewater Helps Customers Succeed With Diverse Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG)

Edgewater’s broad experience in automated technology solutions, including robot work cells and systems integration, discrete manufacturing equipment, indexing conveyors, electrical boxes, programmable logic controllers (PLCs), and automation technology software, is helping CPG companies around the world achieve new levels of productivity. Whether your next CPG automation application requires robots, horizontal or vertical conveyors, pallet handlers, accumulators, sorters, barcode readers, packaging equipment, or quality assurance, Edgewater can guide you to a cost-effective global tooling solution that addresses today’s needs as well as tomorrow’s growth. 

Edgewater’s expertise doesn’t stop at the hardware. Whether you need a discrete robotic solution, a full production line, or to connect automation technology systems to manufacturing execution systems (MES) or warehouse management systems (WMS) software, Edgewater can help improve visibility across your enterprise with the goal of improving efficiencies.

Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) Applications Ready for Automation Technologies

The sheer breadth of Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) industries — everything from makeup and personal care goods to appliances and air conditioners — demands flexibility from automation system integrators. Edgewater’s experience in all manufacturing sectors gives us the expertise your automation application needs. Past projects include adhesive and sealant application and verification, panel and clip assemblies, edge grinding, polishing, micromachining, pin stamping, direct part marking, and laser marking. Our automated fastening experience includes robotic welding and screwing, robotic riveting, metal joining, gluing, best-fit assembly, and more.

Whether your CPG manufacturing, packaging, or inspection application is discrete, such as producing piston heads on a robot-tended CNC machine, or continuous, such as inspecting printed materials, textiles, and large-area glass panels, let Edgewater Automation help you find the best fit.

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