ePac Flexibles
ePac Flexible Packaging, a global leader in custom flexible packaging, faced the challenge of managing a complex, high-demand supply chain with short lead times. Serving major brands, they required a logistics partner who could ensure timely deliveries across multiple regions while navigating complex customs and VAT requirements.
Baxter Freight provided an end-to-end tailored solution that streamlined ePac’s logistics operations, (including seamless imports and exports, cross-border transport, and expert customs support) and supported them with high-value carbon insets to allow for immediate and traceable reductions in emissions. This partnership allowed ePac to enhance their supply chain efficiency and reduce lead times, all while supporting their commitment to sustainability.
Find out how we make it possible for ePac Flexible Packaging.- Solution: Accelerate, Aviate, Sustainable Freight Network
- Product: Flexible Packaging Solutions
Global Reach, Packaged Perfectly
As a global leader in technology-driven, custom, flexible packaging solutions, ePac Flexible Packaging was looking for a trusted logistics partner to help achieve its mission to support brands of all sizes and deliver their services across multiple regions.
With some of the shortest lead times in the industry, ePac Flexible Packaging services household names like Tesco and Aldi. This means they heavily rely on logistics to cut down on lead time, meaning they cannot have delays in shipments internally or to end customers.
Tackling Complex Supply Chains with Speed
ePac’s primary challenge was to streamline its logistics operations to meet the fast-paced demands of its global supply chain. Given the company’s strong reliance on short lead times, they needed a logistics partner that could provide seamless imports, exports, and cross-border transport with minimal delays.
The company also faced complexities with customs requirements across various countries, including fiscal representation and VAT set up in different regions. ePac needed a logistics provider who could handle complex regulations and operational demands, ensuring both internal operations and customer deliveries run smoothly.
Creating Tailored Logistics
- EU Exports/Imports: A unified service across multiple regions to streamline operations and ensure timely deliveries including packaging-specific warehousing and meeting end-customer delivery requirements.
- Cross-Trades: A dedicated co-loaded van service between the UK and Austria, operating under a Service Level Agreement (SLA), ensuring daily deliveries across mainland Europe with a focus on reducing transit times.
- Customs & VAT Solutions: We set up fiscal representation and helped navigate complex customs requirements for shipping into the EU countries. Additionally, we have assisted ePac with VAT registration for Ireland, ensuring compliance across all relevant markets.
- Carbon-smart logistics: We helped support them in making meaningful and traceable progress towards their sustainability targets through smarter, lower carbon logistics solutions, including scope 3 emissions reporting and high-value carbon certificates.
Helping to create greener logistics solutions
Trusting in data to direct real change
Our dedicated scope 3 reporting service allowed ePac visibility of their logistics and freight emissions; including the number of journeys, number of locations and overall emissions produced within its supply chain.
Our scope 3 carbon emission reports provide comprehensive, accurate and credible data that is both GLEC-verified and ISO-14083 compliant – effectively tracking the environmental impact of ePac’s logistics activity and giving insight into tangible options for insetting activities.
By proactively insetting on a job-by-job basis, ePac are able to achieve immediate and traceable reductions in emissions within their value chain by investing in high-quality carbon certificates from real-world logistics emission-reduction projects.
Efficient, Sustainable and Scalable Solutions
Together, we deliver more
The success of our partnership is a testament to the power of working with a logistics provider which understands the unique needs of the packaging and manufacturing industries.
Solutions like this are ideal for businesses looking to streamline their logistics, minimise delays, and navigate complex customs regulations with expert guidance. Any business in the flexible packaging, consumer goods, or manufacturing industries that relies on fast lead times and international shipping can benefit.
Ed Blackburn – Epac Flexible Packaging’s Account Manager
Ed Blackburn is ePac’s dedicated account manager, who is there to provide assistance with any requests they have – no matter how big or small.
“We’ve built a strong relationship with ePac by providing tailored solutions to optimise their supply chain. From consultative services on VAT and Duty to reporting their Scope 3 emissions, we’ve worked closely with them to streamline their logistics – both shipping internally and to end customers – ensuring efficiency at every step.”
If you are looking to streamline your supply chain and would like to know more about our flexible solutions – please contact Ed today!
