Case unpacking system and method

A product unpacking system comprising:

• a plurality of cases, each case configured as a polygonal prism having a plurality of sides and a bottom disposed between the plurality of sides, wherein each of the plurality of sides has a side dimension that extends between a side top and a side bottom, each of the cases each containing one or more products therein that are disposed in a void defined between the bottom and the plurality of sides;
• a work surface positioned at a first height, the work surface configured to receive the plurality of cases thereon;
• a cutter positioned at or adjacent to the work surface and having an adjustable cutter height selected based on a location of a predetermined cut line on the respective case, wherein the cutter is configured to cut a surface of at least two of the plurality of sides of the respective case along the predetermined cut line when the case is positioned adjacent to or at the cutter, and wherein the predetermined cut line is disposed closer to the respective side bottom than to the respective side top;
• a product container positioned at an unload position adjacent to the work surface, wherein the unload position is disposed at a second height lower than the first height;
• and
• a case movement device configured to:
• remove a respective case from the plurality of cases and position the respective case on the work surface, such that the bottom of the respective case contacts the work surface;
• move the respective case to the cutter to cut a plurality of sides of the case;
• and
• move the cut case to the unload position over the product container to allow products within the case to drop through the bottom of the case into the product container.