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PalletWorks Integrated Packaging

Eliminate End-of-Line Rework with PalletWorks Production Labeling Software

 
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PalletWorks is a fully integrated tracking and labeling software solution that helps manufacturers automate end-of-line tasks to eliminate rework due to human error. PalletWorks is a subscription-based SaaS platform that intelligently bridges the gap between the manufacturing floor and the ERP system. With the PalletWorks web portal, operators can mass edit and reprint labels before sending the information to the ERP, resulting in better product tracking, inventory accuracy, and fulfillment efficiency.

A Software Solution that Automates End-of-Line Tasks to Eliminate End-of-Line Rework

PalletWorks software not only integrates with packaging and labeling hardware on the plant floor, but also communicates with existing controls and ERP systems. This unrivaled and complete integration makes PalletWorks an ideal solution for increasing production accuracy and simplifying tasks at the end of the line, all through a single vendor.

PalletWorks includes everything required for an enterprise-level tracking and labeling solution. PalletWorks software continuously monitors throughput, labels cases and pallets, records production data, and can be seamlessly integrated with the ERP system for real-time updates. In addition to its automated features, it also allows operators the flexibility of bulk editing and label reprints before data transfer to the ERP or other business systems.

Records, tracks, and labels cases and pallets

Allows bulk editing and label reprints before data transfer to the ERP

Provides a configurable and operator-friendly web-based portal, accessible from industrial tablets on the floor as well as back-office PCs

Leverages HMI screens to highlight hardware statuses

Integrates into any modern control system or manufacturing environment

Cybertrol Engineering offers 24/7/365 support for PalletWorks, including remote monitoring, diagnostics, and troubleshooting

PalletWorks Features & Benefits

  • Records, tracks, and labels cases and pallets

  • Allows bulk editing and label reprints before data transfer to the ERP

  • Provides a configurable and operator-friendly web-based portal, accessible from industrial tablets on the floor as well as back-office PCs

  • Leverages HMI screens to highlight hardware statuses

  • Integrates into any modern control system or manufacturing environment

  • Cybertrol Engineering offers 24/7/365 support for PalletWorks, including remote monitoring, diagnostics, and troubleshooting

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Download our Whitepaper: Optimizing Packaging Operations with PalletWorks

PalletWorks Web Portal

Real-time tracking, editing, and ERP integration.

The PalletWorks (PW) web-based portal is the primary means of operation and is designed to be used on an industrial tablet and/or traditional PC. The software collects, tracks, and records data throughout the labeling process. Operators can review and edit the data in the PalletWorks portal, ensuring accurate information is sent to ERP or other business systems (through API integration).

  • User interface can be configured to use terms familiar to your organization

  • Data can be visible or hidden to focus an operator's attention

  • Production workflows can be customized with configuration options

  • Integration triggers with the ERP can be set and automated

Automate End-of-Line Tasks

Reduce the Risk of Human Error by Automating Tasks

For many manufacturers, every step at the end-of-the-line has some sort of manual process with multiple people involved. This level of human interaction often leads to unintentional errors when printing and applying labels. PalletWorks is a fully-integrated solution designed to help manufacturers reduce human error and automate end-of-line tasks.

Seamless Integration with PLEX

Integration with PLEX, by Rockwell Automation

As a PLEX, by Rockwell Automation Service Partner, Cybertrol Engineering can not only offer the best in Smart Manufacturing Solutions, but we have also integrated our PalletWorks solution with the PLEX, by Rockwell Automation manufacturing execution suite (MES) platform. This seamless integration can benefit manufacturers by providing real-time insights, data-driven decision-making, and improved control over production lines.

Your End-of-Line-Auditor

An Auditor for Your End-of-Line Tasks
  • Continuously records and validates production data in real-time

  • Collects an inventory of items on a pallet

  • Communicates with ERP systems for seamless data flow

  • Generates feedback reports on production output

  • Ensures labels are accurate, properly applied, and can be machine scanned

  • Manages order fulfillment during production runs

  • Identifies production errors as they occur on the line

  • Allows operators to edit data before it's sent to the ERP

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PalletWorks on the Production Line

PalletWorks on the Production Line

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Order is active on production line

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Set active order in PW portal (PLC integration/manual entry)

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Item is created (i.e. Scale)

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PW receives signal from PLC that an item is created

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Printer/applicator applies item label

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PW sends request to print item label

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Industrial scanner scans item label

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PW waits for item label to be scanned to identify any errors

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Pallet is stacked and shrink-wrapped

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PW creates a digital STACK of the pallet

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Printer/applicator applies pallet label

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PW sends request to print pallet label

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Industrial scanner scans pallet label

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PW waits for pallet label to be scanned to identify any errors

PalletWorks on the Production Line

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What's happening on the production line?

Order is active on production line

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What's happening in PalletWorks (PW)?

Set active order in PW portal (PLC integration/manual entry)

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What's happening on the production line?

Item is created (i.e. Scale)

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What's happening in PalletWorks (PW)?

PW receives signal from PLC that an item is created

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What's happening on the production line?

Printer/applicator applies item label

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What's happening in PalletWorks (PW)?

PW sends request to print item label

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What's happening on the production line?

Industrial scanner scans item label

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What's happening in PalletWorks (PW)?

PW waits for item label to be scanned to identify any errors

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What's happening on the production line?

Pallet is stacked and shrink-wrapped

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What's happening in PalletWorks (PW)?

PW creates a digital STACK of the pallet

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What's happening on the production line?

Printer/applicator applies pallet label

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What's happening in PalletWorks (PW)?

PW sends request to print pallet label

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What's happening on the production line?

Industrial scanner scans pallet label

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What's happening in PalletWorks (PW)?

PW waits for pallet label to be scanned to identify any errors

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"Using PalletWorks empowers our factory floor associates to see the data and correct labeling mistakes before they are transferred to the ERP system, often avoiding loss of product. PalletWorks is a unique and creative integrated database solution, a middleware space between ERP and PLC, a ‘packaging MES.’ We are now implementing PalletWorks into a third facility since the project has been so successful. Bringing in PalletWorks helped clean up a big mess: it paid dividends to the organization and it made our packaging people very happy because it worked.”

Senior Principal Engineer | Large Wisconsin Cheese Manufacturer

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