One of Germany’s most recognised brand for car parts and accessories, kfzteile24, offers a product range of over 4 million items, from the smallest spare parts to bulky components. The logistics demands are correspondingly high, especially as many orders are dispatched on the same day they are placed.
Thimm has developed three tailored shipping packaging solutions for kfzteile24: one for small parts and another specially engineered for the safe shipment of windscreen wipers. Both are produced using E-flute corrugated board. For larger products, the so-called E-carton is used, made from B-flute corrugated board. This allows packaging to be selected according to order size, helping to reduce void fill and optimise logistics.
All three packaging formats are die-cut, pre-glued, and designed for rapid set-up within automated packing lines. They feature self-adhesive closure strips and integrated tear tapes, simplifying both order fulfilment and the unboxing experience for the recipient. Each packaging unit is digitally printed with a unique, continuous code that replaces traditional labels. These codes create a digital link between the product, the packaging, and the logistics system.
“Digital codes turn packaging into an intelligent information carrier,” said Armin Spitzbarth, Sales Director E-Commerce, Thimm. “They connect process-relevant data – from item assignment to shipping and recipient information. The packaging can be scanned at various points along the logistics chain, linked to the system, and processed more efficiently. This coding system enables end-to-end traceability throughout kfzteile24’s supply chain and supports the automation of internal workflows.”
