The company Alza.cz has recently started using the advanced tool BOXOLLO.COM to calculate the minimum box size needed for packaging. This system processes millions of requests annually, leading to significant savings and more efficient packing.
BOXOLLO is a smart algorithm that proposes the smallest possible box for transporting individual products. Whether it’s an e-commerce order or assembled components in furniture logistics, the system helps speed up the packing process, reduce packaging material consumption by up to 30%, and ensure safer shipping of goods.
How the System Works
Based on data about the dimensions and weight of items, the information system sends a query to BOXOLLO, which then suggests the ideal box size. The visualization of the internal arrangement of the proposed packaging makes the process easier and faster for operators.
Key Benefits Include:
- More sustainable packing practices.
- Clear cost calculation for packaging, including comparison between current and optimized designs.
- Ability to classify products by packaging suitability – for example, fragile goods or items that should not be packed together.
- Option to separate orders by type of packing – automatic vs. manual.
- Significant reduction of transported air and improved transport capacity usage by up to 30% (internal BOXOLLO data).
BOXOLLO in Practice at Alza.cz
The primary goal of introducing the tool was to simplify logistics operations and gain visibility into parcel contents at the moment of order creation. The outcome is fewer parcels, faster processing, and lower costs.
The tool integrated smoothly into existing infrastructure, bringing quick installation without demanding adjustments.
“Alza.cz has a dedicated own server for the BOXOLLO tool to ensure speed, security, and stability. During implementation we conducted stress tests including tests on real data to secure the best results. We also have a testing server instance where we can experiment without worry,” says Tomáš Zacha, IT Division Director for Logistics at Alza.cz.
The tool’s flexibility is confirmed by Lukáš Krejčí, Product Owner for Logistics at Alza.cz:
“There isn’t just one specific application. In implementation analysis, we currently see up to 7 types of useful directions we are considering. This includes selecting the right box size (packing technology), a suitable picking box for pickers, and even consolidation of products between warehouses.”
Significant Savings
Thanks to the optimization of packing and transportation through BOXOLLO, Alza.cz managed to achieve savings of up to 30% on some distribution routes.
Adaptability as a Major Advantage
A major strength of the tool is its ability to adapt to different needs of various departments.
“At BOXOLLO, we listen to our customers and work more in a partnership mode. Because of that, the tool can be modified and adapted. Upgrades made for other clients are automatically propagated across the platform,” explains Honza Klaška, Product Owner of BOXOLLO.COM.
Strong Partnership with Alza.cz
Summing up the cooperation is Adam Kratochvíl, CEO of Packung.cz (creator of the BOXOLLO tool):
“We are happy that BOXOLLO easily integrated into the ecosystem of tools that Alza.cz uses, so they can remain a long-term number one on the market.”
About PACKUNG
PACKUNG is a Czech company focused on optimizing packing processes. It helps businesses reduce costs, increase efficiency, and move toward more sustainable solutions through automation and thoughtful packing strategy. It is the creator of projects like BOX48.CZ and BOXOLLO.COM.
About ALZA.CZ
Alza.cz is a leading e-commerce company in Central Europe with more than 25 years of experience in online sales and logistics. Thanks to its emphasis on innovation and technological development, Alza has become a pioneer in automating logistics processes, including packing, warehousing, and delivery. It continually invests in efficiency, customer experience, and sustainable solutions, whether through its own AlzaBox delivery network or by using smart tools like BOXOLLO. Alza.cz serves millions of customers annually and is a technology retail leader in Czechia, Slovakia, Hungary, Austria, and Germany.
