At beCPG, we know that packaging is a key part of any product. It sits at the crossroads of multiple challenges: traceability, cost, recyclability, regulatory compliance, and more. All of these are data points that need to be well structured to avoid errors.
That’s why we’ve built complete packaging management directly into our PLM.
Accurate data at every level
In beCPG, each packaging component can be described in detail: tare weight, dimensions, type, cost, material, and more.
This applies to all packaging levels:
- Primary packaging: the consumer-facing unit (e.g. a soup carton, a yogurt pot)
- Secondary packaging: groups several primary units for easier handling (e.g. a pack of six cartons)
- Tertiary packaging: used for transport and large-scale logistics (e.g. pallet, shrink wrap, transport box)
Once packaging is linked to a product, the system automatically calculates gross weight, packaging configuration, dimensions, costs, and materials used across all levels.
All this information is then available in technical sheets and reports—without any manual duplication.
Automated palletization management
When multiple products share the same packaging or logistics structure, packaging kits can be created in beCPG.
This avoids duplicating information and ensures automated calculation of palletization data: dimensions, number of units per case, cases per pallet, etc.
Clear material visibility for better reporting of packaging in beCPG
beCPG lets you define the composition of your packaging, whether it’s mono-material or multi-material. You can specify the materials used, their percentage in the packaging, and the amount of recycled content.
All of this is then consolidated at the finished product level, giving you a clear and accurate view of materials used at all levels. This is especially helpful for regulatory declarations like CITEO or eco-contribution reports.
For companies marketing products in France, beCPG provides a dedicated CITEO export. Based on the data already entered (weights, materials, recycled percentages), the system automatically generates an Excel file summarizing all finished products and their packaging. This export is regularly updated to reflect changes in CITEO classifications, ensuring reliable, up-to-date reporting with no extra work. (See our blog: beCPG’s PLM Simplifies Packaging Declaration)
Regulatory compliance for packaging
To meet AGEC law requirements, beCPG allows you to record all environmental characteristics related to packaging. (See our blog: Packaging management: PLM beCPG helps you implement the AGEC french law)
You can declare:
- The type of material used with its % share
- The recycled content included in the packaging
- Whether any hazardous substances or endocrine disruptors are present (See our blog: Management of dangerous substances in beCPG)
- Whether the packaging is compostable, reusable, or recyclable
From this data, the system can automatically generate claims such as:
“Packaging contains at least 30% recycled material”
“Packaging free from hazardous substances > 0.1% m/m”
These claims can then be included in technical data sheets shared with clients or authorities.
beCPG also stores sorting information such as Triman, Info-Tri, and any applicable eco-modulation bonuses or penalties. This information can be recorded either at the packaging or finished product level.
Complete packaging cost analysis in beCPG
In beCPG, you can define the unit cost of each packaging item directly in its record. (See our blog: Cost optimization and control with beCPG)
These costs are then automatically recalculated at the finished product level, taking into account all packaging levels and quantities used. This gives you an accurate view of packaging costs per product.
The details are displayed in technical sheets:
For more advanced needs, the “Purchase Price” list allows you to link a cost to a supplier, factory, country of origin, effective date range, and purchase volume. You can also set cost preference levels when several prices exist. This gives a finer level of control, especially when procurement conditions vary.
