In any reusable packaging system, a collaborative spirit is critical to its success. One only has to think back to 20 years ago when the grocery industry subcommittee decided against endorsing a cooperative industry pallet pool because of a lack of confidence in industry's ability to cooperate, in spite of evidence suggesting that it would be the … [Read more...]
FINALISTS ANNOUNCED FOR The 13th Annual VICS COLLABORATIVE COMMERCE ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS: CHEP Nominated
May 24, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Pallet Rental: LPR Continues to Make Gains in Spain
May 23, 2010 By Leave a Comment
The Spanish subsidiary of LPR, which exclusively serves the fast moving consumer goods (FMCG) sector, continues to make gains. Through renewal of contracts with existing customers and new customer wins, the pallet rental company now holds almost a 20% share in the Spanish retail sector. (Read more.) … [Read more...]
Are Reusables Really So…HARD TO HOLD? (Part 2)
May 19, 2010 By Leave a Comment
This week, we continue our feature, "...Hard to Hold." Last week we began our exploration of why reusables, commonly referred to as reusable packaging, returnable/reusable containers, reusable dunnage, returnable crates, RPCs, RTI, RTP, etc., are often so problematic to control. To review the first installment, click here. The feature continues … [Read more...]
Bunnings Must Pay CHEP $11 Million for Failure to Return
May 19, 2010 By 1 Comment
The New South Wales (Australia) Supreme Court has determined that retail hardware chain Bunnings must pay $10.98 million plus interest to CHEP. This outcome was determined after discovery that Bunnings stores had failed to return over 80,000 of their pallets. According to www.lawyersweekly.com.au, the NSWCourt determined that Bunnings was "liable … [Read more...]
Pallet Service Provider IPP Logipal Secures Contract with Brecon Carreg
May 19, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Leading one-way trip pallet exponent, IPP Logipal has signed up another customer in the food and drink sector after securing a new contract with Brecon Carreg, the Welsh natural mineral water producer. Brecon Carreg is sourced deep within the Brecon Beacons National Park, an area of outstanding natural beauty. Since 1983, the company has been … [Read more...]
SensorLogic Announces Platform-as-a-Service Asset Tracking White Paper
May 18, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Speed to Business Value with SensorLogic Cirrus™ For businesses needing to accelerate the building and deployment of a powerful asset tracking and monitoring solution in just days, rather than months, SensorLogic has launched new enhancements to its Cirrus Platform-as-a-Service, plus the addition of new Cirrus Apps, to accelerate the … [Read more...]
Considering Reusables in the UK? WRAP Publishes Supplier List
May 18, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Reusable packaging saves money, reduces waste and saves the environment, we are reminded by WRAP. The UK-based not-for-profit focuses on helping businesses, individuals and local authorities reduce solid waste and better utilize resources has published a supplier list for the UK entitled Considering Reusable Packaging? Supplier listing and … [Read more...]
StopWaste Partnership Posts Reusable Transport Packaging Backgrounder and FAQ
May 16, 2010 By Leave a Comment
StopWaste Partnership, which frequently schedules reusable packaging workshops in the San Francisco Bay area, has posted a new document, Reusable Transport Packaging Backgrounder and FAQ, to its website. For more information on the StopWaste Partnership reusable packaging initiative, visit www.usereusables.org. … [Read more...]
Asset Management Solution for Reusable/Returnable Containers in Bakery, Dairy and Beverage Distribution
May 16, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Editor's note: The following release from The Kennedy Group echoes the theme of last week's editorial content here at www.packagingrevolution.net, emphasizing the importance of asset management in achieving a successful reusables program. Many companies continue to leave money on the table by under managing this critical function. Industry leaders … [Read more...]
Scenes from the Truckstop: Dumping Pallets in Polk City FL
May 16, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Ultimately, the success of a reusable pallet or container program is determined by front line execution. Follow the link to an interesting video from YouTube, capturing the frustration of a truck driver ordered by his dispatcher to dump limited use but likely reusable wood pallets. The driver indicated he would have dropped off the pallets at a … [Read more...]
