Automation of Carton Packaging (200 Boxes/Hour)

• 50% labor reduction at 200 boxes/hour
• 4.4-month payback, €27K year-one profit
• Runs at 30% load for long lifespan
• Handles 720/h without extra operators
• Less waste, fewer defects, higher output

Metric Before (Manual / Semi-auto) After
Throughput 200 200
Operators needed 2 1
Labor cost per hour 2 0
Labor savings 0 0
Boxes per operator 100 200

1. Scenario Overview

The company packs 200 boxes/hour using manual or semi-automatic stations. We compare the operation before vs after installing the LINEBOX-03 Packaging Line (720 boxes/h).


2. ROI Calculation (200 Boxes/Hour)

Labor savings

Before: €40/h
After: €20/h
Savings: €20/h

Monthly savings

€20 × 8h × 22 days =
€3,520/month

Payback period

€15,499 ÷ €3,520 ≈
4.4 months

Annual savings

€3,520 × 12 =
€42,240/year


3. Operational Benefits

Reliability & Capacity

Quality

Space & Workload Reduction

Scalability


4. Financial Outcome After One Year

Total annual savings

Total estimated benefit:
€43,000 – €44,400/year

Net benefit after 12 months

Machine cost: €15,499
Annual benefit: approx. €43,000
Net return after year 1: ~€27,000 profit


5. Conclusion

At 200 boxes/hour, the LINEBOX-03 packaging line provides: