British multinational packaging company DS Smith has won an international award for its virtual reality (VR) learning experience.
The leading international provider of sustainable packaging solutions and its Operations Learning Academy (OLA) won the Best International Project category at the Uptale Awards, which recognize excellence in eXtended Reality (XR) learning.
DS Smith's VR learning experience – developed by an in-house team of experts – has been used extensively across the company's packaging department to create thought-provoking, real-world scenarios in which colleagues can learn and practice new operational skills. It is used in DS Smith production sites across Europe to identify risks and improve procedures in a completely risk-free and safe environment outside the workshop.
Stefano Rossi – CEO of DS Smith's packaging division, said: “This award is a great recognition for the Operations Learning Academy and shows how we are equipping our operational colleagues in creative and engaging ways.” As we shape packaging for a changing As we redefine the world, we are also redefining the way we provide our colleagues with dynamic learning opportunities using digital technology to improve safety and our processes.”