Returnable packaging
Control of packaging circulation between companies
Deposit systems and increasing regulatory requirements for packaging tracking make managing packaging circulation a real operational challenge. SmartDepot enables consistent tracking of returnable packaging in daily warehouse operations and provides organizations with a solid foundation for control, settlement, and future integration within the returnable packaging ecosystem.
Packaging Flow
Returnable packaging is treated as a tangible asset in circulation. SmartDepot provides a clear and auditable record of how many packaging units have been issued, to whom they were delivered, when they were returned, and what the current balances between companies are. This enables continuous control over packaging circulation and allows discrepancies to be resolved quickly, without manual reconciliations or spreadsheet-based adjustments.
Packaging Structures
Packaging in SmartDepot is defined according to its real-world structure. Multi-level packaging hierarchies can be modeled (e.g. unit, carton, pallet), including the relationships between individual packaging levels. In addition, packaging can be described by material composition, with assigned quantities of foil, cardboard, paper, plastic, aluminum, or other materials used within a given packaging unit.
Packaging Accounting
By linking warehouse operations with packaging definitions, SmartDepot enables precise determination of: how much packaging and packaging material has been placed into circulation, which deposits have been charged, and which packaging units remain in use. Packaging accounting becomes a direct result of daily operational activities, rather than a separate process performed retrospectively.
Deposit System
SmartDepot allows packaging to be marked as returnable or deposit-based and records all related movements in a consistent and auditable manner. This approach provides organizations with a solid foundation for meeting deposit system requirements and future reporting obligations, without the need to redesign existing operational processes.
Integrations and Data Exchange
The SmartDepot data model is designed to support further data exchange with external systems and business partners. This includes returnable packaging operators, reporting platforms, and other external environments. Thanks to consistent tracking of packaging, materials, and operations, integrations can be based on actual operational data rather than estimates or manually prepared summaries.