Weight saving has been an important subject in logistics for years, for the simple reason that less weight means fewer raw materials and therefore a lower product cost.

However, weight saving has even more positive effects. Lighter products are usually more user-friendly, which can have a positive effect on the employee absence levels. Lighter products may also have fewer parts, reducing the number of interruptions in production and making maintenance easier. Additionally, every saving on kilos means a saving on fuel during transport.

It is a challenge to design logistic products that are lighter, but that still maintain their functionality, quality, stability and sturdiness. That requires the art of finding the simplest solution. The more complex a design is, the more expensive the materials, the more probable defects there might be and the more difficult maintenance becomes. It seems obvious, but it is an art to be able to invent the simplest solution. That requires analytical capacity, good developers and a thorough test period.