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AI & Goose Systems

AI & Goose Systems

An AI-First Business

At Ablebox, we believe that the future of manufacturing belongs to those who embrace technology. We are investing heavily in AI infrastructure and empowering every member of our team to develop intelligent tools that streamline their work. The result? Our staff have more time to focus on their core roles and the company mission, and our customers get access to the best, most transparent service in the industry.

Our dedicated development team is building AI-powered tools at an astonishing rate, all connected to our bespoke Goose management system - the backbone of everything we do.

AI-Powered Operations

Intelligent tools transforming every area of our business

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AbleBOT - Our AI Assistant

Staff and customers can ask any question and get instant, accurate answers. AbleBOT is connected to our entire knowledge base, providing real-time information on orders, deliveries, stock levels, specifications and more.

  • Instant answers for staff and customers
  • Real-time order and delivery information
  • Connected to the full Goose knowledge base
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AI-Powered Automation

Our teams are building AI tools at an astonishing rate, automating repetitive tasks and streamlining workflows across every department. From production scheduling to customer communications, AI is transforming how we work.

  • Automated reporting and analysis
  • Intelligent production scheduling
  • Smart document processing
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Staff-Led Innovation

We empower our people to identify opportunities and develop AI tools that streamline their own areas. This bottom-up approach means the people closest to the work are driving the improvements that matter most.

  • Staff develop tools for their own departments
  • Dedicated AI infrastructure for the team
  • Continuous training and development

Meet AbleBOT

Our AI-powered assistant is available to both staff and customers, providing instant answers to any question about orders, deliveries, specifications, stock levels and more.

Whether you are a member of the Ablebox team looking up production details, or a customer checking on a delivery, AbleBOT draws on the full depth of our Goose system to give you accurate, real-time information. No waiting, no callbacks - just the answers you need, when you need them.

AbleBOT
AbleBOT

Powered by AI, connected to Goose

Empowering Our People

We do not just build AI tools from the top down. We are building an AI infrastructure that allows staff across the business to develop their own tools, automating repetitive tasks and freeing themselves to focus on what they do best.

From the factory floor to the sales office, our people are identifying opportunities and creating solutions. This culture of innovation means that improvements come from the people who understand the work better than anyone.

The development team is building Goose features and AI integrations at an astonishing pace, continuously expanding what is possible and pushing the boundaries of what a packaging manufacturer can achieve with technology.

The result: Our staff have more time and better tools to focus on their core role and the company mission - delivering exceptional packaging solutions to our customers.

How AI Helps Our Team

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Sales & Account Management

AI-generated insights, automated reporting, instant customer data access

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Production & Planning

Intelligent scheduling, predictive analysis, real-time monitoring

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Logistics & Delivery

Route optimisation, automated communications, live tracking

Quality & Compliance

Automated document processing, intelligent auditing, trend analysis

What This Means for You

Our investment in AI and technology translates directly into a better experience for our customers

Instant Answers

Ask AbleBOT anything about your orders, deliveries or stock and get accurate answers immediately - no waiting for callbacks.

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Total Transparency

Our customer portal gives you real-time visibility into every stage of your order, from production through to delivery.

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Tailored Solutions

Goose is configured to your exact requirements - bespoke reports, labels, invoicing and direct system integration.

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Faster Service

AI frees our team to focus on what matters most - delivering exceptional service and solving problems proactively.

The Goose Foundation

Our bespoke management system - the backbone that AI builds upon

Goose is our bespoke business management system and one of the keys to the company's success. Built in-house and continuously developed by our dedicated team, Goose encompasses all major business processes - from quoting through to CRM, production and delivery scheduling.

Goose is highly configurable, allowing us to mould our service solution to the exact requirements of each customer. What we cannot configure - we develop.

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Business Process Integration
  • Comprehensive quoting systems
  • Customer Relationship Management (CRM)
  • Production scheduling and planning
  • Delivery scheduling and tracking
  • Complete business workflow management
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Customisation & Flexibility
  • Highly configurable system architecture
  • Custom development capabilities
  • Automated PDF and CSV stock reports
  • Bespoke barcoded pallet labels
  • Specific invoicing requirements
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System Integration
  • BMS and ERP system interfaces
  • Seamless business transaction processing
  • Third-party system connectivity
  • API-driven integrations
  • AI-enhanced data processing

Tailored to Your Needs

Whether it is a bespoke automated PDF and CSV stock report you require as the buyer, a bespoke barcoded pallet label to make your warehouse department more efficient, or a specific invoicing requirement to suit your business - we can configure or develop Goose to accommodate your requirements.

We also offer the opportunity to interface Goose with your BMS or ERP system. This makes us even easier to do business with.

Automated Reporting: Custom PDF and CSV reports tailored to your workflow
Warehouse Integration: Bespoke barcoded labels for enhanced efficiency
Business Integration: Direct interfaces with your existing systems

System Integration Flow

Your ERP/BMS
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AI + Goose Management System
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Ablebox Operations

Robust IT Infrastructure

Built for reliability, scalability, and continuous operation

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Multi-Site Data Mirroring

Continuous data synchronisation across all manufacturing locations ensuring operational continuity.

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Cloud-Based Services

Modern cloud infrastructure providing scalability, reliability, and accessibility from anywhere.

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Disaster Recovery Plan

Comprehensive DRP protecting against cyber threats, power cuts, natural disasters, and other disruptions.

AI Infrastructure

Dedicated on-premise AI servers and cloud resources powering our growing suite of intelligent tools.

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Disaster Recovery Plan

Cyber threats, power cuts, natural disasters and other disruptions mean we should all have a DRP (Disaster Recovery Plan).

Our Protection Strategy
  • 🔒Multi-site data mirroring and backup systems
  • ☁️Cloud-based service redundancy
  • 🔄Continuous data synchronisation
  • Rapid recovery and failover systems
Business Continuity Promise

At the heart of our DRP is our data and the fact that we are a multi-site manufacturing business. With our data being constantly mirrored between multiple sites and the use of cloud-based services, we can keep supplying and never let our customers down, whatever is thrown at us.

Our data recovery and prevention of data loss is tested thoroughly to give Ablebox and our customers peace of mind.

Technology That Delivers

Our investment in AI and Goose is not technology for its own sake. It is about giving our people the tools to excel and giving our customers the most transparent, responsive service in the packaging industry.

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Staff Focus

AI handles the repetitive, so our team can focus on what matters

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Full Transparency

Customers see everything, from order to delivery, in real time

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Rapid Innovation

Development at pace, with AI tools built and deployed continuously

Experience the Difference

Our AI-powered Goose platform gives us complete visibility and control across every stage of your order. Get in touch to see how technology drives a better service for you.

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