PackStream Flow
Know what comes in. See where waste begins.
A mobile-capture and computer vision platform that creates a digital twin of goods-inward packaging and material flows. Flow maps incoming packaging by material type, supplier, location and process step — from receipt through unpacking to waste generation and disposal.
Who it's for
Single or Multi-site businesses with complex supply chains, high packaging variability and limited visibility of what materials enter and exit each site.
Capabilities
- Mobile capture with on-device computer vision and barcode scanning
- Automated packaging classification — cardboard, plastic, hazardous items etc (classess customisation available for specific material focus)
- Procurement data matching and supplier attribution
- Calibrated quantity estimation with operational learning over time
- Dashboards — material volumes, waste hotspots, supplier packaging intensity
- Supplier engagement packs and reporting
- Works with procurement CSV exports from day one — no deep enterprise integration required
How It Works
Staff use a dedicated capture device at goods-in. Each delivery is a short capture-and-confirm step, not continuous data entry. Repeat deliveries build packaging profiles that get faster and more accurate over time. The workflow handles variable supply-chain behaviour, non-uniform packaging and inconsistent supplier documentation.
Technology
Edge-first architecture. On-device inference, barcode scanning for procurement matching, local queueing for unreliable connectivity, cloud analytics and reporting.
Outcome
Quantify what arises and where. Identify opportunities to design out waste, increase reuse, standardise packaging and consolidate common materials. Build an evidence base for supplier engagement and circular procurement.