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Reducing Packaging Giveaway: How Smart Weigher Management Transforms Profitability in F&B
Reducing Packaging Giveaway: How Smart Weigher Management Transforms Profitability in F&B
Written by
Kushal jain
AGM Operations
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In the Food & Beverage (F&B) industry, packaging giveaway is one of the most persistent and costly challenges. While the goal is to deliver the promised product weight or volume, many factories end up giving more than required to stay compliant with regulations and keep customers satisfied. This practice might seem harmless—but every extra gram adds up. For high-volume manufacturers, even a small percentage of Excess Giveaway (EGA) can mean millions lost annually. So, how can manufacturers strike the balance between compliance, customer satisfaction, and profitability? The answer lies in smart weigher management powered by Industry 4.0.
The Hidden Cost of Giveaway in F&B Manufacturing
Across categories like snacks, dairy, edible oil, and confectionery, packaging giveaway is almost inevitable. But the costs are far from negligible:
Snacks: A 2g overfill in a pack of chips across 10 million units = 20,000 kg of product given away for free.
Dairy: Overfilling sachets or cups increases raw material costs and strains production efficiency.
Edible Oil: A few extra ml per pouch magnifies into tons of oil lost every year.
Giveaway directly eats into margins, reduces raw material efficiency, and inflates production costs. Manufacturers often treat it as a cost of doing business—but with today’s technology, it doesn’t have to be.
Across categories like snacks, dairy, edible oil, and confectionery, packaging giveaway is almost inevitable. But the costs are far from negligible:
Snacks: A 2g overfill in a pack of chips across 10 million units = 20,000 kg of product given away for free.
Dairy: Overfilling sachets or cups increases raw material costs and strains production efficiency.
Edible Oil: A few extra ml per pouch magnifies into tons of oil lost every year.
Giveaway directly eats into margins, reduces raw material efficiency, and inflates production costs. Manufacturers often treat it as a cost of doing business—but with today’s technology, it doesn’t have to be.
Why Traditional Approaches Fall Short
Most factories rely on manual sampling, spot checks, or delayed reporting to measure giveaway. Unfortunately, these methods:
Miss real-time fluctuations in machine performance.
Fail to detect small but consistent deviations.
Provide no actionable insights to correct errors immediately.
By the time an issue is noticed, the loss has already occurred.
Most factories rely on manual sampling, spot checks, or delayed reporting to measure giveaway. Unfortunately, these methods:
Miss real-time fluctuations in machine performance.
Fail to detect small but consistent deviations.
Provide no actionable insights to correct errors immediately.
By the time an issue is noticed, the loss has already occurred.
Enter Smart Weigher Management
EroNkan’s Weigher Management Solution is designed to eliminate inefficiencies by providing real-time visibility, analytics, and control over weighing systems.
Here’s how it transforms profitability:
Real-Time Monitoring
Every single pack’s weight data is captured and analyzed instantly. No more waiting for end-of-shift reports.
Immediate Alerts & Corrections
Customizable alerts notify operators when overfill trends appear, allowing them to adjust machines immediately.
Reduction in Excess Giveaway (EGA)
By continuously tracking and optimizing, manufacturers can cut down EGA by 0.5–1.5% on average—a direct gain in profitability.
Actionable Reports & Insights
From batch-level trends to machine-wise performance, management gets granular insights into where and why giveaway happens.
Continuous Improvement
Historical data helps plants refine machine calibration, operator training, and raw material planning for long-term efficiency.
EroNkan’s Weigher Management Solution is designed to eliminate inefficiencies by providing real-time visibility, analytics, and control over weighing systems.
Here’s how it transforms profitability:
Real-Time Monitoring
Every single pack’s weight data is captured and analyzed instantly. No more waiting for end-of-shift reports.
Immediate Alerts & Corrections
Customizable alerts notify operators when overfill trends appear, allowing them to adjust machines immediately.
Reduction in Excess Giveaway (EGA)
By continuously tracking and optimizing, manufacturers can cut down EGA by 0.5–1.5% on average—a direct gain in profitability.
Actionable Reports & Insights
From batch-level trends to machine-wise performance, management gets granular insights into where and why giveaway happens.
Continuous Improvement
Historical data helps plants refine machine calibration, operator training, and raw material planning for long-term efficiency.
Case in Point: Turning Data into Savings
In a recent deployment at a major snacks manufacturer, EroNkan’s solution:
Reduced giveaway by 1.2% within the first 3 months.
Saved the equivalent of 25,000+ kg of raw material annually.
Improved operator responsiveness with instant feedback loops.
The result? A leaner, more profitable packaging line with ROI achieved in less than a year.
In a recent deployment at a major snacks manufacturer, EroNkan’s solution:
Reduced giveaway by 1.2% within the first 3 months.
Saved the equivalent of 25,000+ kg of raw material annually.
Improved operator responsiveness with instant feedback loops.
The result? A leaner, more profitable packaging line with ROI achieved in less than a year.
Beyond Savings: The Bigger Impact
Reducing giveaway doesn’t just save money—it creates a ripple effect across the business:
Better Yield: More efficient use of raw materials.
Improved OEE: Machines perform closer to optimal levels.
Sustainability: Less waste aligns with global ESG goals.
Customer Satisfaction: Delivering consistent product weight builds trust.
Reducing giveaway doesn’t just save money—it creates a ripple effect across the business:
Better Yield: More efficient use of raw materials.
Improved OEE: Machines perform closer to optimal levels.
Sustainability: Less waste aligns with global ESG goals.
Customer Satisfaction: Delivering consistent product weight builds trust.
The Bottom Line
Packaging giveaway is a silent profit drain in the F&B industry. But with the right technology, it’s a challenge that can be turned into a competitive advantage.
EroNkan’s Weigher Management Solution equips manufacturers with the tools to track, control, and reduce giveaway in real time—turning invisible losses into visible profits.
Packaging giveaway is a silent profit drain in the F&B industry. But with the right technology, it’s a challenge that can be turned into a competitive advantage.
EroNkan’s Weigher Management Solution equips manufacturers with the tools to track, control, and reduce giveaway in real time—turning invisible losses into visible profits.
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