AddressPO Box 97, Greymouth, Westland 7805, New Zealand
Call us+64 392 89038
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Industry Challenges
Understanding the specific pressures manufacturers in this sector face every day.
Line Speed Limitations
Maximize packaging and converting line performance by eliminating speed losses, improving equipment reliability, and maintaining consistent production throughput.
Waste & Material Losses
Reduce material waste and production losses by identifying process inefficiencies, monitoring quality trends, and optimizing converting operations.
Quality & Production Visibility
Improve product consistency through real-time production visibility, performance monitoring, and faster identification of quality deviations across lines and shifts.
Changeover & Operational Efficiency
Reduce changeover times and improve production flexibility through standardized processes, operational support, and continuous improvement initiatives.
KPIs We Help Improve
OEE
Equipment Effectiveness
Downtime
Production Losses
Throughput
Line Performance
Waste
Material Optimization
Recommended Products
VIPs
Digital work instructions to standardise operator processes and improve first-time-right quality.
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Real-time OEE monitoring and production analytics for full visibility across all lines.
Learn More →Case Study
Changeover Reduction on Multi-Format Packaging Line
CHALLENGE
A packaging converter was running 12+ changeovers per week with an average 85-minute changeover time, limiting capacity and forcing overtime to meet customer commitments.
SOLUTION
GPM applied SMED methodology to redesign the changeover process, implemented digital changeover procedures via VIPs, and trained all operators across 3 shifts.
RESULTS
- Average changeover time reduced from 85 to 48 minutes
- Annual changeover hours saved: over 700 hours
- Overtime costs reduced by 30%
- Customer on-time delivery improved from 87% to 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of packaging machinery does GPM work with?
GPM has experience with flow wrap, case erecting and packing, palletising, shrink wrapping, stretch wrapping, labelling, cartoning, and a wide range of converting equipment including slitters, die cutters, and laminators.
Can GPM help reduce packaging waste?
Yes. GPM’s productivity improvement programs specifically target material waste as a key cost-reduction opportunity. We use data analysis to identify root causes of waste and implement sustainable reduction programs.
What is SMED and how long does a SMED project take?
SMED (Single Minute Exchange of Die) is a lean methodology to reduce changeover time. A typical SMED project for a single line takes 4–8 weeks and commonly delivers 30–50% changeover time reductions.
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Headquarters
PO Box 97, Greymouth,
Westland 7805, New Zealand
Sales Email
sales@globalprocess.co.nz
Phone Sales
+64 3 928 9038
Office Hours
Mon – Fri: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM NZST
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