Agile Transformation to Modernize a Sustainable Packaging Recycling Platform

The client is a global leader in sustainable packaging solutions, focused on improving recycling efficiency and transparency across complex supply chains. As sustainability requirements and customer expectations increased, the organization sought to modernize its digital capabilities to better support innovation, scalability, and continuous improvement.

The client needed to enhance an existing packaging recycling application while also addressing broader challenges within its IT organization. Key issues included:

• Legacy systems that limited speed, scalability, and adaptability

• Inconsistent development practices across teams

• Difficulty delivering enhancements quickly and reliably

• Untapped potential to monetize the platform externally

The goal was not only to improve the application itself, but to transform how technology was delivered across the organization.

Connective partnered closely with the client to deliver both technical and organizational change. The engagement focused on:

• Developing and enhancing an eco-friendly packaging recycling application

• Introducing Agile best practices to improve collaboration and delivery speed

• Modernizing the technology stack and migrating to cloud infrastructure

• Establishing patterns for continuous refinement and improvement

This approach ensured the solution addressed immediate business needs while creating a foundation for long-term growth.

• A modernized, cloud-based recycling platform built using best-practice architecture

• Migration to AWS to improve scalability, reliability, and performance

• An Agile delivery model that enabled faster iteration and ongoing refinement

• A reusable platform that could be offered externally, opening new revenue opportunities

• Successful rollout of a production-ready recycling application

• Faster, more efficient delivery of enhancements and new features

• Improved IT maturity through Agile transformation

• New revenue streams enabled by externalizing the platform

• Strengthened market position as a leader in sustainable packaging solutions

By combining Agile transformation with modern cloud architecture, Connective helped the client turn a single application initiative into a broader IT and business transformation—delivering immediate value while positioning the organization for sustainable, long-term growth.